# Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics (Upper Limb Surgery) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-trauma-and-orthopaedics-upper-limb-surgery/b7c188bd-7e0f-4e46-aa48-a090038e0a28 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-trauma-and-orthopaedics-upper-limb-surgery/b7c188bd-7e0f-4e46-aa48-a090038e0a28.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum + £2,162 London weighting - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (10 PAs weekly) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T13:43:12.640Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Trauma_Orthopaedics/Trauma_Orthopaedics-v7970437 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7970437?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a locum post and has been specifically designed to help the expanding Upper limb service . The successful candidate will join a team of 10 Consultants both to provide their services for the Trust, and to ensure that the Junior Doctors are continually supported at the required level and that their training needs are met. ### Main duties of the job Duties of the post The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of the appointed consultant. - Participation in the Trauma On-call service 1 in 10 Operative lists, both Trauma and elective Regular ward rounds Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma Active involvement in Trauma management, both Adult and Paediatric. Supervision and training of middle grade Participation in management duties within the department and the Trust Active liaison with the Accident &Emergency department and attendance at Local and Regional Trauma meetings Active participation and provision of leadership to the MDTs  Provide senior clinician services as per job plan or as agreed within the Trust, and as required when on call. Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust’s resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit. Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises. Actively participate in the Unit’s Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies. - Participation in the Trauma On-call service 1 in 10 - Operative lists, both Trauma and elective - Regular ward rounds - Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma - Active involvement in Trauma management, both Adult and Paediatric. - Supervision and training of middle grade - Participation in management duties within the department and the Trust - Active liaison with the Accident &Emergency department and attendance at Local and Regional Trauma meetings - Active participation and provision of leadership to the MDTs - Provide senior clinician services as per job plan or as agreed within the Trust, and as required when on call. - Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust’s resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit. - Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises. - Actively participate in the Unit’s Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities An indicative job plan/timetable for this post with indicative Programmed Activities (PAs) is provided below, but this will normally be re-assessed after 3 months of appointment to ensure it meets the needs of the service. ## Job Details This is a locum post and has been specifically designed to help the expanding Upper limb service . The successful candidate will join a team of 10 Consultants both to provide their services for the Trust, and to ensure that the Junior Doctors are continually supported at the required level and that their training needs are met. ## Job Description Duties of the post The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of the appointed consultant. Participation in the Trauma On-call service 1 in 10 Operative lists, both Trauma and elective Regular ward rounds Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma Active involvement in Trauma management, both Adult and Paediatric. Supervision and training of middle grade Participation in management duties within the department and the Trust Active liaison with the Accident &Emergency department and attendance at Local and Regional Trauma meetings Active participation and provision of leadership to the MDTs Provide senior clinician services as per job plan or as agreed within the Trust, and as required when on call. Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust’s resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit. Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises. Actively participate in the Unit’s Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies. Participation in the Trauma On-call service 1 in 10 Operative lists, both Trauma and elective Regular ward rounds Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma Active involvement in Trauma management, both Adult and Paediatric. Supervision and training of middle grade Participation in management duties within the department and the Trust Active liaison with the Accident &Emergency department and attendance at Local and Regional Trauma meetings Active participation and provision of leadership to the MDTs Provide senior clinician services as per job plan or as agreed within the Trust, and as required when on call. Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust’s resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit. Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises. Actively participate in the Unit’s Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies. ## Responsibilities An indicative job plan/timetable for this post with indicative Programmed Activities (PAs) is provided below, but this will normally be re-assessed after 3 months of appointment to ensure it meets the needs of the service. ## Person Specification ### Values **Essential** - Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge and participation of clinical audit - Understanding of Clinical Governance **Desirable** - Experience of successfully completing audit cycles ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients. - Knowledge of resource management - Ability to stay calm under pressure. - Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team. - Computer literate - GMC Registration **Desirable** - Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Ability to manage an efficient and smooth Trauma & Orthopaedic service - Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists - Ability to teach clinical and operative skills. Willingness to actively participate in postgraduate training on a regular basis and to support SpR core training **Desirable** - Ability to develop lead and manage a subspeciality service as needed for the service - Experience of change management - Formal training in undergraduate and post graduate teaching with relevant practical experience ### Relevant Experience **Essential** - Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Experience to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems, both emergency and elective, generally within the specialty and Neck of femur and hand trauma. - Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients **Desirable** - Fellowship Training and expertise in Trauma including hand. One year spent in a level 1 Trauma centre. Experience in surgery and care of fracture Neck of femur - Experience of independent charge of an Orthopaedic service ### Qualifications/Training **Essential** - Success in Intercollegiate Examination or overseas equivalent. - CCT or equivalent in Trauma and Orthopaedics and on the specialist register, or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview. **Desirable** - Post Graduate degree ## Documents - [functional skills (pdf, 360.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10252372) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10398400) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.