Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon to join the expanding Trauma and Orthopaedic Service at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post is for shoulder and elbow surgery. There will be an expectation to perform elective and trauma surgery, and provide specialist expertise in hip and knee trauma. Fracture and elective clinics are held in Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and peripheral hospitals. Day surgery lists and inpatient elective lists occur in Maidstone, and trauma lists at Tunbridge Wells.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will join the existing on call rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
As part of your induction, you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions and/or complete e-learning modules relevant to your role. If you have previously worked for another NHS organisation before joining Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), we can transfer eligible mandatory training records where appropriate, helping to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership
- Organisational ability
- Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations
- Able to get on with other members of the multi disciplinary team
- Credibility and integrity
- A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
- Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
Desirable
- Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course
- An understanding of corpocracy in the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Registered with GMC
- Completion of a post-CCT Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
- Possession of CCT / CESR
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc MD
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
- Understand the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
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This advert is for Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon - Shoulder and Elbow with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospitals. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: On call commitment. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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