Job requirements
Essential
26 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Meets professional health requirements
- Other
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
- Experience
Evidence of first class professional practice in paediatric trauma and orthopaedics.
- Experience
Ability to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Experience
At least 12 months of specialist paediatric trauma and orthopaedics
- Management & Leadership
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Management & Leadership
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Management & Leadership
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Management & Leadership
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Management & Leadership
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Management & Leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Clinical Governance & Audit
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Clinical Governance & Audit
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation in routine clinical audit
- Clinical Governance & Audit
Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Clinical Governance & Audit
Participation in continuing professional development
- Qualifications and Training
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Qualifications and Training
Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
- Qualifications and Training
Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Qualifications and Training
Fellowship in paediatric orthopaedics of suitable duration
- Any other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Any other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
Awareness of personal limitations
- Interpersonal, Communication & Team Working Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Interpersonal, Communication & Team Working Skills
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Interpersonal, Communication & Team Working Skills
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Interpersonal, Communication & Team Working Skills
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Interpersonal, Communication & Team Working Skills
Ability to be a flexible team member
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
- Experience
Experience in frame application for paediatric elective and trauma cases
- Management & Leadership
Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
- Clinical Governance & Audit
Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it
- Clinical Governance & Audit
Experience in organising audit
- Clinical Governance & Audit
Experience of risk management
- Qualifications and Training
Additional Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc) relevant to clinical speciality
- Any other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Any other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics position within the Department of Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
The successful applicant will join an established and highly regarded team of Consultant Paediatric T&O Surgeons who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive surgical care for children. Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a paediatric major trauma centre supported by a range of subspecialty services, ensuring high-quality care for both local and referred patients throughout the region.
This post will be for a period of 6 months to support the sustained delivery of the Paediatric T&O service both in hours and out of hours. The successful candidate will have experience in Paediatric T&O surgery and a commitment to maintaining and advancing the service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong track record of multidisciplinary working, contribute to service development and support the training of junior doctors and wider MDT. The candidate will play a key role in delivering outstanding, family-centred care for the department.
We are looking for a surgeon who brings clinical excellence, leadership, and a drive to innovate. In return, you’ll find a hospital that invests in its people, champions research, and empowers consultants to shape the services of tomorrow.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details about this position please download the Job Description document. Informal enquiries regarding this post should be addressed to the Lead Consultant: Mr James Barnes.
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.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Consultant Doctor roles in Weston-super-mare
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Locum Consultant in Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-mare, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 DOE pa pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (6 Months). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (15 Oct 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.