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Job overview
The postholder will provide high-quality, consultant-led care in lower limb surgery within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with hip, knee, and associated musculoskeletal conditions (inclusive, ideally, of soft tissue conditions, such as multi-ligament injuries). The role will entail a strong emphasis on elective recovery and, where necessary, trauma services across outpatient clinics, operating theatres, and inpatient ward settings (including periprosthetic and complex femoral fractures).
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care, supporting the Trust’s commitment to clinical excellence and continuous improvement. The postholder will contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit, and teaching, including the supervision and training of junior medical staff.
Participation in departmental activities potentially including on-call rotas, service planning, and innovation will be expected, alongside maintaining the Trust’s high standards in quality, safety, and patient experience.
The post-holders base hospital will be West Middlesex University Hospital, but they will be expected to work across multiple sites where required, such as the Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Central Middlesex Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The weekly timetable for this role includes fracture clinic, outpatient clinics, main theatre sessions, ward rounds, and an allocated off day (which may need to be applied flexibly, depending on where capacity is available). The post also incorporates core SPA time, alongside responsibilities such as triaging, advice and guidance (A&G), and participation in PTL meetings. In addition, there is a flexible DCC session which may be used for either clinic or theatre work, as well as dedicated administrative time for list planning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The postholder will provide high-quality, consultant-led care in lower limb surgery within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with hip, knee, and associated musculoskeletal conditions. The role will include delivering elective and, where appropriate, trauma services across outpatient clinics, operating theatres, and inpatient ward settings.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care, supporting the Trust’s commitment to clinical excellence and continuous improvement. The postholder will contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit, and teaching, including the supervision and training of junior medical staff.
Participation in departmental activities such as on-call rotas (where applicable), service planning, and innovation will be expected, alongside maintaining the Trust’s high standards in quality, safety, and patient experience.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research E
- Experience of implementing evidenced based changes in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of recent or ongoing research
- Evidence of experience in supervising juniors doing research
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR eligible within 6 months of the date of the Advisory
- Appointments Committee via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview, CESR or European Community Rights
- Lower limb arthroplasty surgery fellowship
- FRCS(Orth) or appropriate specialist qualification
- Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- A higher degree in postgraduate training (MSc/MD/PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad-based training, including experience in trauma management with a focus on lower limb injuries, including neck of femur and periprosthetic fractures.
- Logbook evidence demonstrating experience in the operative management of a wide range of elective and traumatic lower limb conditions.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Solid Understanding of the Clinical Governance Agenda
- Evidence of effective audit leading to change
Desirable
- Evidence of significant contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic (Lower Limb) WM site with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is pa plus LW allowance. The contract type is 12 months (fixed-term). The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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