Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedics

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in Paediatric Orthopaedics and Foot & Ankle Surgery. This post will support the delivery of high-quality elective and trauma care within our busy Orthopaedic department, contributing to both inpatient and outpatient services.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking team of consultants. This role is essential in maintaining clinical continuity in paediatric and foot & ankle services, and offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to service development and multidisciplinary care.

This locum post is available for an initial fixed-term period, with the possibility of extension depending on service needs. The postholder will be expected to participate in the trauma on-call rota and provide supervision to junior medical staff.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for delivering high-quality care in trauma and orthopaedics, with a specialist focus on paediatric orthopaedics and foot & ankle surgery. Duties will include elective and trauma operating, outpatient clinics, and participation in the on-call rota. The post also includes supervision of junior medical staff and involvement in clinical governance activities.

For a full breakdown of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7139001-SUR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration
MRCS
FRCS (T&O) or equivalent qualification
Entry on specialist register or within 6 months of starting post.
ATLS
Fellowship (paediatric)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Commitment to education and training
Experience of working in MDT framework

Desirable

Consultant level experience

Skills

Essential

Leadership skills
Organisational and management skills
Communication Skills
Commitment to training and development
Interest in clinical audit
Evidence of previous audits in chosen subspecialities
Have published original work in peer review journals
Evidence of working collaboratively with NHS and other agencies
Ability to network with colleagues in specialist units

Desirable

Evidence of prizes or scholarships in chosen field

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration
MRCS
FRCS (T&O) or equivalent qualification
Entry on specialist register or within 6 months of starting post.
ATLS
Fellowship (paediatric)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Commitment to education and training
Experience of working in MDT framework

Desirable

Consultant level experience

Skills

Essential

Leadership skills
Organisational and management skills
Communication Skills
Commitment to training and development
Interest in clinical audit
Evidence of previous audits in chosen subspecialities
Have published original work in peer review journals
Evidence of working collaboratively with NHS and other agencies
Ability to network with colleagues in specialist units

Desirable

Evidence of prizes or scholarships in chosen field

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).