Job Description

This is a permanent appointment for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in lower limb soft tissue, lower limb arthroplasty and general trauma. This position will undertake elective operating at both Royal Derby Hospital and other University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust sites. At Royal Derby Hospital, there is responsibility for the management of both elective and acute patients. You will have significant soft tissue, arthroplasty and general trauma experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a large team of existing orthopaedic consultants within the Trust. This is a dynamic, forward-thinking team with plans to grow further. The post also includes a 1 in 16 on-call commitment.
We are seeking a high calibre individual who will bring added value and extra capacity to what is already a highly regarded and very busy unit.
At Royal Derby Hospital, the specialty comprises 8 purpose-built theatres, 5 wards, pre-operative assessment and outpatient clinic facilities as well as the Pulvertaft Hand Unit, which has its own dedicated facilities.
Nottingham University has a graduate-entry medical school on the Royal Derby Hospital campus which has greatly enhanced the teaching and research opportunities for medical staff. The Trust is committed to education and you will therefore be expected to participate in student and postgraduate teaching.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year per annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-MDR-7338272-DP
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should possess FRCS or equivalent, have completed a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics, and possess full GMC Registration with a license to practice and be eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register by one of the following routes:-
1.Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) the proposed CCT must be within 6 months of the interview date
2.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application
The city of Derby is centrally located with excellent road, rail and air links and within easy access of both urban and rural activities including the Peak National Park. A good range of primary and secondary educational facilities and social amenities are also available.
Informal visits will only be arranged for short listed candidates. Job description
Job responsibilities
You should possess FRCS or equivalent, have completed a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics, and possess full GMC Registration with a license to practice and be eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register by one of the following routes:-
1.Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) the proposed CCT must be within 6 months of the interview date
2.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application
The city of Derby is centrally located with excellent road, rail and air links and within easy access of both urban and rural activities including the Peak National Park. A good range of primary and secondary educational facilities and social amenities are also available.
Informal visits will only be arranged for short listed candidates.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential

• oMBBS/ MBChB or equivalent
• oPossession of FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
• oFull GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
• oGMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
• oATLS certification

Desirable

• oAdditional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty

Clinical Experience
Essential

• oUp to date clinical knowledge in the relevant specialty and evidence of an understanding of its application
• oEvidence of independent clinical practice

Desirable

• oMinimum 1 year NHS experience
• oInterest in an area of Trauma and Orthopaedics complimentary to existing consultants

Management and administritive experience
Essential

• oCommitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these

Desirable

• oAttended management/leadership course for Consultants

Teaching, audit and research
Essential

• oEvidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
• oAbility to and experience of teaching clinical skills
• oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
• oExperience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)

Desirable

• oSpecific teaching qualification
• oAttended a recognised teaching training course
• oAbility to supervise research
• oExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates

Communication skills
Essential

• oExperience of formal presentations

Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential

• oMBBS/ MBChB or equivalent
• oPossession of FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
• oFull GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
• oGMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
• oATLS certification

Desirable

• oAdditional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty

Clinical Experience
Essential

• oUp to date clinical knowledge in the relevant specialty and evidence of an understanding of its application
• oEvidence of independent clinical practice

Desirable

• oMinimum 1 year NHS experience
• oInterest in an area of Trauma and Orthopaedics complimentary to existing consultants

Management and administritive experience
Essential

• oCommitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these

Desirable

• oAttended management/leadership course for Consultants

Teaching, audit and research
Essential

• oEvidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
• oAbility to and experience of teaching clinical skills
• oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
• oExperience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)

Desirable

• oSpecific teaching qualification
• oAttended a recognised teaching training course
• oAbility to supervise research
• oExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates

Communication skills
Essential

• oExperience of formal presentations