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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Paediatric Orthopaedic team at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, for a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. This is a full-time post, attracting 10 programmed activities (PAs). Although based at BCH and employed by BWC, the post involves the running of outreach paediatric orthopaedic clinics and lists at Russells Hall Hospital, part of the Dudley Group of Hospitals.
Applications are invited from accredited specialists in Paediatric Orthopaedics who are on the Specialist Register at the interview stage or will be within 6 months of the interview. Completion of a Paediatric Orthopaedic fellowship would be essential. The successful applicant will be strongly encouraged to have or to develop a sub-specialty interest to complement those of their colleagues in the department.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Paediatric Orthopaedic team at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, for a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. This is a full-time post, attracting 10 programmed activities (PAs). Although based at BCH and employed by BWC, the post involves the running of outreach paediatric orthopaedic clinics and lists at Russells Hall Hospital, part of the Dudley Group of Hospitals.
The postholder must be able to manage a comprehensive range of paediatric orthopaedic emergencies including trauma, as well as an elective programme. The postholder will participate in the non-resident on-call commitments on a 1 in 8 frequency.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- FRCS (ORTHO) or equivalent
- CCT awarded, or within 6 months at time of interview
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Specialist Registration for trauma and orthopaedic surgery
- Paediatric Orthopaedic fellowship or equivalent
Essential / Desireable
Essential
- A special interest in paediatric orthopaedics
- Proven contribution to paediatric orthopaedics
- Team worker
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven commitment to personal professional development
- To advancement of the paediatric orthopaedic service
- To be actively involved in day-to-day management of orthopaedic surgery patients within the Trust
- To participate in specialty and directorate activities
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest to fit with the needs of the department
- Track record or formal training in medical education
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This advert is for Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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