West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Locum - Consultant Orthopaedics YM73

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

This post is for 10PAs + on-call commitments for 6 months, covering Trauma and elective Lower Limb services.

The post holder will be part of a team of 17 consultants providing a comprehensive emergency trauma and elective orthopaedic service. This is a replacement post and will include support from a middle-grade doctor.

Elective work, including outpatients and theatres, takes place at St Albans City Hospital. Trauma and non-elective work, including fracture clinics, are based at Watford General Hospital. Timings for clinics and theatre sessions are coordinated to allow adequate travel time between sites. The department is well-staffed across both locations, supporting consistent and high-quality care

Main duties of the job

The appointee is expected to be confident in managing both upper and lower limb trauma, as the post comprises a 50:50 split between Trauma and elective lower limb work. Given potential changes in service demand, there may be a need to expand the trauma element of the role.

The appointee will be expected to contribute actively to administrative, teaching, and research activities within the department. Consultants are expected to represent the department on various Trust committees and take on delegated responsibilities in line with their interests and departmental needs, as assigned by the Clinical Director.

All consultants are responsible for supervising Specialist Registrars, who rotate through the department as part of their training. The appointee is also expected to contribute meaningfully to governance and quality improvement, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.netIf you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-B-1052

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is for 10PAs + on-call commitments for 6 months, covering Trauma and elective Lower Limb services. The on-call Rota will be 1 in 8 for weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and 1 in 12 for weekends (Friday through Sunday).

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is for 10PAs + on-call commitments for 6 months, covering Trauma and elective Lower Limb services. The on-call Rota will be 1 in 8 for weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and 1 in 12 for weekends (Friday through Sunday).

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Success in intercollegiate speciality examination or overseas speciality examination.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in the management of orthopaedic disorders, specifically of the upper and lower limb trauma.
  • Completed fellowship or equivalent in Lower Limb surgery.
  • Proven involvement in audit / quality improvement.

Desirable

  • Higher academic degree
  • Up to date knowledge of the reformed NHS
  • Knowledge of health and safety and clinical governance agenda
  • Publication of audit reports
  • Proven track record in Orthopaedic research with evidence of publications
Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Success in intercollegiate speciality examination or overseas speciality examination.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in the management of orthopaedic disorders, specifically of the upper and lower limb trauma.
  • Completed fellowship or equivalent in Lower Limb surgery.
  • Proven involvement in audit / quality improvement.

Desirable

  • Higher academic degree
  • Up to date knowledge of the reformed NHS
  • Knowledge of health and safety and clinical governance agenda
  • Publication of audit reports
  • Proven track record in Orthopaedic research with evidence of publications

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager Trauma and Orthopaedics

Liz Merrington

elizabeth.merrington@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-B-1052

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


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