Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist in Trauma and Orthopaedics to join the team at Northampton General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality trauma and elective orthopaedic care, including the surgical management of trauma patients and participation in outpatient clinics.
Ideal candidate will be independent in lower limb procedures both elective and trauma.
The role offers the opportunity to work closely with consultant colleagues, undertake independent trauma surgery within a rota, and support elective pathways.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in orthopaedics at Registrar level or above within the NHS, excellent clinical and communication skills, and a strong commitment to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care in line with UHN’s ‘Dedicated to Excellence’ values.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality trauma and elective orthopaedic care within the Directorate
- Assess, manage and undertake surgical treatment of trauma patients, including independent operating
- Participate in the trauma theatre rota, including out-of-hours working where required
- Run elective outpatient clinics and maintain outpatient waiting lists
- Support the delivery and optimisation of elective care pathways
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
- Undertake administrative duties related to clinical activity and service delivery
- Work collaboratively with consultants, multidisciplinary teams, and wider colleagues
- Participate in teaching, training, and continued professional development
- Engage in research and service development where appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full list of all roles and responsibilties
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Organisationsal skills
- Communications skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Competency in management and assessment of all areas of Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- Competency in performing trauma surgery independently
- Understanding of audit and evidence of leading departmental audit
- Evidence of quality improvement
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCS or in the process of completing
- more than 5 years experience at reg level
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Commitment to training and development
- Teaching skills
- Evidence of research and publications
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This advert is for Specialist in Trauma and Orthopaedics (Lower Limb) with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust in Northampton, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £104,401 - £115,341 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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