Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Southampton Children's Hospital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is recruiting a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, due to an upcoming retirement. This will be an exciting and varied role, working in one of the country's busiest paediatric orthopaedic units. The role has flexibility to meet your needs and specialist interests. Particularly desired skillsets are in paediatric limb reconstruction, neuromuscular and trauma.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at UHS sits within the Child Health Care Group, which is part of the Women's and Children's Division.
A general service is provided to the children of the Southampton health economy. More specialist services cover the tertiary population stretching across the South coast.
Admissions occur via our dedicated paediatric orthopaedic ward, which includes a 6 bay HDU, and the paediatric day case unit. We are also supported by a 14 bedded PICU unit and high dependency facilities both on and off our ward.
Emergency admissions occur via the Children's Emergency Department, regional referral and the paediatric medical admissions unit.
Clinics occur within a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic area and are supported by plaster room and on-site orthotics.
We run peripheral clinics held in the regional hospitals across the south central coast area and channel islands. Surgery is carried out in a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic theatre within the paediatric theatre unit.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
You will work with orthopaedic colleagues across UHS and the wider region to provide a full range of paediatric orthopaedic services. The elective work of this post, both inpatient and outpatient, will take place at Southampton Childrens Hospital and Dorset County Hospital (Dorchester). You will also participate in a 1:10 on call rota at Southampton to provide a 24-hour paediatric orthopaedic service within the Southampton paediatric Major Trauma Centre. You will also be a key link person for paediatric orthopaedics at your respective spoke hospital. There is opportunity for you to develop your own subspecialty interest in line with the needs of the departments. We are looking for particular expertise in limb reconstruction and experience in neuromuscular orthopaedics. You must be able to develop close working relationships with the other consultants, senior clinical fellows, resident doctors and allied health professionals in the department.
WHAT YOULL DO
The main purpose of this role is: To undertake the full range of general and specialist consultant duties To undertake duties in line with the agreed job plan To provide training and support to junior medical staff To ensure that junior medical staff perform their duties in line with agreed best practice To represent the Division and the Hospital at external meetings and conferences as and when required To help develop Clinical Network and Hub and Spoke model of specialist paediatric surgery. To participate and contribute to the department via Research and Audit
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 19th December 2025
This vacancy closes on or before: 1st December 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
You will work with orthopaedic colleagues across UHS and the wider region to provide a full range of paediatric orthopaedic services. The elective work of this post, both inpatient and outpatient, will take place at Southampton Childrens Hospital and Dorset County Hospital (Dorchester). You will also participate in a 1:10 on call rota at Southampton to provide a 24-hour paediatric orthopaedic service within the Southampton paediatric Major Trauma Centre. You will also be a key link person for paediatric orthopaedics at your respective spoke hospital. There is opportunity for you to develop your own subspecialty interest in line with the needs of the departments. We are looking for particular expertise in limb reconstruction and experience in neuromuscular orthopaedics. You must be able to develop close working relationships with the other consultants, senior clinical fellows, resident doctors and allied health professionals in the department.
WHAT YOULL DO
The main purpose of this role is: To undertake the full range of general and specialist consultant duties To undertake duties in line with the agreed job plan To provide training and support to junior medical staff To ensure that junior medical staff perform their duties in line with agreed best practice To represent the Division and the Hospital at external meetings and conferences as and when required To help develop Clinical Network and Hub and Spoke model of specialist paediatric surgery. To participate and contribute to the department via Research and Audit
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 19th December 2025
This vacancy closes on or before: 1st December 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent recognised qualification
- Fellowship trained in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Excellent experience in paediatric orthopaedic trauma including poly-trauma
- Full fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
- Experience of audit and clinical governance
- Expertise in neuromuscular practice
Desirable
- CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- ATLS qualified or equivalent
- Research experience, publications, and interest in developing research programme
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable
- Evidence of having attended courses on management skills
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent recognised qualification
- Fellowship trained in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Excellent experience in paediatric orthopaedic trauma including poly-trauma
- Full fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
- Experience of audit and clinical governance
- Expertise in neuromuscular practice
Desirable
- CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- ATLS qualified or equivalent
- Research experience, publications, and interest in developing research programme
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable
- Evidence of having attended courses on management skills
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
