# Trauma Substantive Consultant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trauma-substantive-consultant/c4a03a85-4dc4-47d8-97c0-8b78da52f687 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trauma-substantive-consultant/c4a03a85-4dc4-47d8-97c0-8b78da52f687.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Oxford - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £109,725 - £145,478 0 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T08:31:50.018Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfordshire/OXFORD/Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Trauma/Trauma-v7949975 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7949975?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ouh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview ### CONSULTANT IN ORTHOPAEDIC MAJOR TRAUMA SURGERY Applications are invited for the above post at the Orthopaedic Trauma Department at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU. We require an Orthopaedic Trauma Consultant, with a proven track record of delivering orthopaedic trauma surgery in the major trauma centre setting at consultant level. The appointee will work as part of a dedicated orthopaedic trauma team in a Major Trauma Centre, serving a catchment population of 3 million with a substantial tertiary workload.  This is integral to this appointment, and applicants will need to demonstrate fellowship level training in complex Orthopaedic trauma surgery. We are looking for an applicant who is a team player and has relevant experience in the management of complex trauma. The appointee will be expected to participate in the on-call rota and may be required to work on any other site as required by the OUH Trust in the future. ### Main duties of the job The Oxford Trauma Service provides consultant-based care for the local population of Oxfordshire and Thames Valley Major Trauma Network. The new appointee will form part of a team, managing patients with musculoskeletal trauma. The appointee will have individual consultant responsibilities, but these will be performed within a team environment, which provides excellent opportunities for further personal and professional development. The new post holder will be treated equitably in this regard with respect to his/her consultant colleagues. The post is suitable for a fully trained orthopaedic surgeon, with relevant experience from the UK or abroad, who wishes to practice their skills in the management of musculoskeletal trauma. We are looking for an applicant who is a team player and has relevant experience in both the management of complex trauma and pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery. ### Teaching/Research Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital Trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in teaching students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holder’s contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review. The Orthopaedic Trauma unit is one of the most active units for clinical trials worldwide. It is expected that the post-holder will contribute to this activity. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Day | Time | Location | Work | Categorisation | No. of PAs - Monday | 0700 – 0900 | JR | Post take ward round and screens PC | DCC | 0.071 - | 0800 – 1000 | JR | COTW Handover 1:14PC | DCC | 0.0036 - | 0800 – 1830 | JR | COTW day 1:14 PC | DCC | 0.188 - Tuesday | 07:45 – 1830 | JR | Trauma theatre including pre and post operative ward rounds 12:28 PC | DCC | 1.47 - | 0800 – 1830 | JR | Fracture clinic 7:28 PC | DCC | 0.813 - | 0745 – 1330 | HGH | HGH day case trauma theatre list 7:28 PC | DCC | 0.464 - | 1330 - 1700 | HGH | Clinical admin / theatre cover | DCC | 0.229 - | 1830 – 2145 | JR | On call duty | DCC | 0.077 - | 0800 – 1530 | JR | COTW 1:14 PC | DCC | 0.134 - | 0845 – 0930 | JR | Consultant Meeting on 4th Tuesday | DCC | 0.043 - Weds | 0800 – 1530 | JR | COTW 1:14 PC | DCC | 0.134 - | 0700 – 0900 | JR | Post take ward round and screens 7:28 PC | DCC | 0.153 - Thursday | 0800 – 1530 | JR | COTW 1:14 PC | DCC | 0.134 - Friday | 0800 – 1530 | JR | COTW 1:14 PC | DCC | 0.134 - | 0745 – 1830 | JR | Trauma theatre including pre and post operative rounds 7:28 PC | DCC | 0.832 - | 0800 – 21:45 | JR | On call duty 3:28 PC Including clinic | DCC | 0.524 - Saturday | 0800 – 1530 | JR | COTW 1:14 PC | DCC | 0.179 - | 0700 - 0900 | JR | Post on call ward round and screens 3:28 PC | DCC | 0.095 - Sunday | 0800 – 1530 | JR | COTW 1:14 PC | DCC | 0.179 - | 0745 – 2000 | JR | Trauma theatre including pre and post operative ward rounds and post take ward round 3:28 PC | DCC | 0.681 - | 2000-2145 | JR | Ward round evening screens meeting 3:28 PC | DCC | 0.083 - | 0745 – 1830 Flexible | HGH/JR | Day case trauma lists ad hoc. Polytrauma clinic Thurs am 1:28 | DCC | 1.63 - | Flexible | | Core admin | SPA | 1.0 - | Flexible | JR | Portfolio interest with CL/CD approval | SPA | 0.5 - | | JR | Unpredictable On-Call Activity | DCC | 0.214 - Programmed activity | Number - Direct clinical care (including unpredictable on-call) | 8.5 - Supporting professional activities | 1.5 - Other NHS responsibilities | 0 - External duties | 0 - TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES | 10.0 Anticipated on-call availability supplement Agreed on-call rota e.g. 1 in 5:       1 in 9 Agreed category (delete):                       A On-call supplement %:                          3% This is an indicative job plan the actual initial job plan worked will be negotiated with the Clinical Leads upon appointment and may vary depending on the candidates experience and the clinical need within the department. Annual and study leave arrangements must be coordinated within the specialty to ensure there is an acceptable level of consultant cover. Further SPA time may be allocated as part of the Individual Annual Job Plan Reviews. The new post holder will in addition conduct a job planning meeting with the clinical lead 6 months after commencing the post, to evaluate what further SPA time may be required for additional activities. On-call availability supplement 3% between 2100hrs and 0700hrs applicable to on-call days. Anticipated on-call availability supplement - 1 in 9 | 1 in 9 - 1 in 9 Agreed on-call rota: - A | A - A Agreed category (delete): - 3% | 3% - 3% On-call supplement: ## Job Details Applications are invited for the above post at the Orthopaedic Trauma Department at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU. We require an Orthopaedic Trauma Consultant, with a proven track record of delivering orthopaedic trauma surgery in the major trauma centre setting at consultant level. The appointee will work as part of a dedicated orthopaedic trauma team in a Major Trauma Centre, serving a catchment population of 3 million with a substantial tertiary workload.  This is integral to this appointment, and applicants will need to demonstrate fellowship level training in complex Orthopaedic trauma surgery. We are looking for an applicant who is a team player and has relevant experience in the management of complex trauma. The appointee will be expected to participate in the on-call rota and may be required to work on any other site as required by the OUH Trust in the future. ## Job Description The Oxford Trauma Service provides consultant-based care for the local population of Oxfordshire and Thames Valley Major Trauma Network. The new appointee will form part of a team, managing patients with musculoskeletal trauma. The appointee will have individual consultant responsibilities, but these will be performed within a team environment, which provides excellent opportunities for further personal and professional development. The new post holder will be treated equitably in this regard with respect to his/her consultant colleagues. The post is suitable for a fully trained orthopaedic surgeon, with relevant experience from the UK or abroad, who wishes to practice their skills in the management of musculoskeletal trauma. We are looking for an applicant who is a team player and has relevant experience in both the management of complex trauma and pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital Trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in teaching students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holder’s contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review. The Orthopaedic Trauma unit is one of the most active units for clinical trials worldwide. It is expected that the post-holder will contribute to this activity. ## Responsibilities Day Time Location Work Categorisation No. of PAs Monday 0700 – 0900 JR Post take ward round and screens PC DCC 0.071 0800 – 1000 JR COTW Handover 1:14PC DCC 0.0036 0800 – 1830 JR COTW day 1:14 PC DCC 0.188 Tuesday 07:45 – 1830 JR Trauma theatre including pre and post operative ward rounds 12:28 PC DCC 1.47 0800 – 1830 JR Fracture clinic 7:28 PC DCC 0.813 0745 – 1330 HGH HGH day case trauma theatre list 7:28 PC DCC 0.464 1330 - 1700 HGH Clinical admin / theatre cover DCC 0.229 1830 – 2145 JR On call duty DCC 0.077 0800 – 1530 JR COTW 1:14 PC DCC 0.134 0845 – 0930 JR Consultant Meeting on 4th Tuesday DCC 0.043 Weds 0800 – 1530 JR COTW 1:14 PC DCC 0.134 0700 – 0900 JR Post take ward round and screens 7:28 PC DCC 0.153 Thursday 0800 – 1530 JR COTW 1:14 PC DCC 0.134 Friday 0800 – 1530 JR COTW 1:14 PC DCC 0.134 0745 – 1830 JR Trauma theatre including pre and post operative rounds 7:28 PC DCC 0.832 0800 – 21:45 JR On call duty 3:28 PC Including clinic DCC 0.524 Saturday 0800 – 1530 JR COTW 1:14 PC DCC 0.179 0700 - 0900 JR Post on call ward round and screens 3:28 PC DCC 0.095 Sunday 0800 – 1530 JR COTW 1:14 PC DCC 0.179 0745 – 2000 JR Trauma theatre including pre and post operative ward rounds and post take ward round 3:28 PC DCC 0.681 2000-2145 JR Ward round evening screens meeting 3:28 PC DCC 0.083 0745 – 1830 Flexible HGH/JR Day case trauma lists ad hoc. Polytrauma clinic Thurs am 1:28 DCC 1.63 Flexible Core admin SPA 1.0 Flexible JR Portfolio interest with CL/CD approval SPA 0.5 JR Unpredictable On-Call Activity DCC 0.214 Programmed activity Number Direct clinical care (including unpredictable on-call) 8.5 Supporting professional activities 1.5 Other NHS responsibilities 0 External duties 0 TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES 10.0 Anticipated on-call availability supplement Agreed on-call rota e.g. 1 in 5:       1 in 9 Agreed category (delete):                       A On-call supplement %:                          3% This is an indicative job plan the actual initial job plan worked will be negotiated with the Clinical Leads upon appointment and may vary depending on the candidates experience and the clinical need within the department. Annual and study leave arrangements must be coordinated within the specialty to ensure there is an acceptable level of consultant cover. Further SPA time may be allocated as part of the Individual Annual Job Plan Reviews. The new post holder will in addition conduct a job planning meeting with the clinical lead 6 months after commencing the post, to evaluate what further SPA time may be required for additional activities. On-call availability supplement 3% between 2100hrs and 0700hrs applicable to on-call days. Anticipated on-call availability supplement 1 in 9 Agreed on-call rota: A Agreed category (delete): 3% On-call supplement: ## Person Specification ### Other **Desirable** - Driving licence ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital. - Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management. - Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government’s agenda. - Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork - Computing skills, ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser. - Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant in a large teaching hospital - Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training of undergraduates and trainees. - Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities - Evidence of Audit / Quality improvement activity in orthopaedic trauma surgery / fragility fracture surgery / major trauma management **Desirable** - Evidence of leadership outside of the NHS - Management qualification - Evidence of successful business case development - Evidence of recent 360 degree appraisal - Evidence of teacher training or teaching certification - Evidence of recent audit activity - Research skills - Peer reviewed publications - Research skills - Published in orthopaedic research - Research skills - Evidence of participation in recruitment for clinical randomised controlled trials ### Experience **Essential** - Work experience - General training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery - Work experience - 12 months Fellowship level training in orthopaedic trauma in a Major Trauma Centre **Desirable** - 18-24 months Consultant experience in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery within a UK Major Trauma Centre - 12 months Fellowship level training in a relevant subspecialty to major trauma ### Qualifications **Essential** - Full GMC with licence to practice - FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent overseas qualification - CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery; OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery - ATLS Provider (Current) **Desirable** - Higher level degree (e.g. MD, PhD). - ATLS Instructor - Definitive Surgical Skills Course, European Trauma Course (ETS), or Military Operational Surgical Skills (MOST) ### Other Requirements **Desirable** - Transport: Driving Licence ## Documents - [jd consultant in orthopaedic (major) trauma surgery (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319309) ## 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.