Job overview
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Specialist interest in Hand and Wrist.
We look to appoint a candidate to join our group of 18 consultant Orthopaedic surgeons. The successful candidate will be part of the general on call rota and will be supported in developing their sub-specialist interest. You will work alongside a senior colleague to provide support to the Hand and Wrist Unit of 2 T&O consultants and 2 Plastic Consultants. Applicants should have a passion and enthusiasm for service development.
Main duties of the job
The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of the appointed consultant.
- This post is committed to providing an Orthopaedic and Trauma service with sub-specialisation in Hand & Wrist. This post will be full time on the Locum Consultant contract.
- Participation in the Trauma On-call service 1 in 12 weekdays, and 1:12 weekends
- 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 Doctors
- Participation in management duties within the Department and the Trust
- Active liaison with the Emergency Department and attendance at Local and Regional Trauma meetings
- Active participation and provision of leadership to the MDTs
The successful applicant will be an excellent team player who is willing to be flexible and develop skills within a cohesive department. In addition, we are looking for a surgeon who will contribute to audit, participate in and initiate research and who will be actively involved in clinical governance, administration and other management tasks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further details about the role can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform the requirements of the post, including fixation of complex Hand and Wrist fractures plus elective surgery
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- A recognised fellowship covering advanced Hand and Wrist surgery
- Evidence of completion or undertaking the BSSH or FESSH Diploma in Hand Surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of The British Society for Surgery of The Hand
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Hand & Wrist) with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, North East and Yorkshire, 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 12 months (Fixed-term). The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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