• Job Description

  Req#: C9213-25-0668?language=en&page=728&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics at the Princess Royal University Hospital, a division of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is looking for enthusiastic and committed Trauma & Orthopaedic Upper Limb Surgeon with a specialist interest in hand and wrist surgery.

  The appointed Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon will join a join a friendly and supportive team of 12 Consultants and 3 Associate Specialists that works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams at the Princess Royal University Hospital and Denmark Hill. There may also be opportunities for cross-site working between Denmark Hill site and the South sites, subject to agreement and needs. The team is currently supported by 12 Specialist Registrars/ Senior Clinical Fellows (Reg level); 16 Junior Clinical Fellows/ Core Surgical Trainees/ MTI and cover both the PRUH and Orpington sites; a Specialist Nurse for Trauma and a Specialist Nurse for Hip Fractures.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will be actively involved in the management of Orthopaedic Trauma at Princess Royal University Hospital, and provide a sub-speciality interest in the management of Upper Limb. It is essential that the post holder would have experience and fellowship level training in shoulder, elbow, hand & wrist trauma (upper limb) and is likely to obtain CCT in future or already has it or its equivalent. Experience in the management of general trauma and fragility and hip fractures are desirable.

  The Trauma in-patients are based in a purpose-designed 28 bed ward for Hip fracture patients and other Surgical wards for overflow. There is a full component of nursing and physiotherapy, 24/7 for hip and other fragility fractures.There is a dedicated Children's ward at the PRUH. ITU facilities are available at the PRUH or Denmark Hill.

  The Orpington Elective Orthopaedic hospital is an elective centre with four laminar flow theatres, an admissions lounge and two wards of 19 and 28 beds.

  There is a dedicated Day Surgery Unit at the PRUH, with 6 theatres, Mon-Fri and some Sat working, with approximately 12 Trauma & Orthopaedic lists per week, shared with other specialties. The unit is equipped to do U/Limb, Lower Limb and some types of Foot & Ankle day surgery, elective and trauma cases.

  About us

  King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

  King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

  The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.

  Details

  Date posted

  18 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum, excluding London weighting

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  213-MED-PRUH-7255579

  Job locations

  Princess Royal University Hospital

  Orpington

  BR6 8ND

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will need to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of upper limb surgery. Knowledge and experience of treating acute and elective shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist conditions is essential. Specifically, there will be an emphasis on hand and wrist surgery. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate proficiency and a strong background in this. The proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 8.5 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities. The contracted hours are 40 per week, equivalent to 10 PAs. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:12 week days (one weekday on call every 3 weeks) and 1:12 weekend rota which is classed as Category A. The 1st on call is supported by a 2nd on call consultant working a separate rota during the weekday on-calls. The department has a collaborative and pro-active approach to trauma which the incoming colleague will be expected to support. By mutual agreement, the possibility exists for the post-holder to increase Direct Clinical Care activities to 9.5 PAs with the payment of an additional programmed activity APA, creating a total of 11 PAs.

  Once appointed, there would be an expectation from the Consultant that further duties involving local governance, audit, performance, education and other such duties may be assigned to and expected of them.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will need to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of upper limb surgery. Knowledge and experience of treating acute and elective shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist conditions is essential. Specifically, there will be an emphasis on hand and wrist surgery. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate proficiency and a strong background in this. The proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 8.5 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities. The contracted hours are 40 per week, equivalent to 10 PAs. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:12 week days (one weekday on call every 3 weeks) and 1:12 weekend rota which is classed as Category A. The 1st on call is supported by a 2nd on call consultant working a separate rota during the weekday on-calls. The department has a collaborative and pro-active approach to trauma which the incoming colleague will be expected to support. By mutual agreement, the possibility exists for the post-holder to increase Direct Clinical Care activities to 9.5 PAs with the payment of an additional programmed activity APA, creating a total of 11 PAs.

  Once appointed, there would be an expectation from the Consultant that further duties involving local governance, audit, performance, education and other such duties may be assigned to and expected of them.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registerable medical qualification
  • FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent
  • Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship
  • Full MRCP

  Registration

  Essential

  • Full Registration with GMC
  • Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
  • On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT, in final stages of their portfolio pathway application, or be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

  Training and Experience

  Essential

  • Wide experience in all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
  • Specialist training in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery.
  • Specialist fellow training in Wrist and Hand elective and trauma fellowship
  • ATLS - current

  Desirable

  • Experience in Consultant Post in Upper Limb Surgery
  • Experience in management of complex Upper Limb trauma.
  • Experience in management of Trauma in the elderly and fragility fractures in particular

  Administration

  Essential

  • Experience in day to day organisation of orthopaedic and trauma services in a busy Teaching Hospital

  Desirable

  • Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

  Management

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

  Desirable

  • Experience in Management Position and courses and/or qualification

  Audit

  Essential

  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

  Research and Publications

  Essential

  • Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Orthopaedics.

  Desirable

  • Publication of relevant review articles.

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and exam preparation

  Desirable

  • Teaching skills course/ qualification/development of training modalities

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registerable medical qualification
  • FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent
  • Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship
  • Full MRCP

  Registration

  Essential

  • Full Registration with GMC
  • Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
  • On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT, in final stages of their portfolio pathway application, or be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

  Training and Experience

  Essential

  • Wide experience in all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
  • Specialist training in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery.
  • Specialist fellow training in Wrist and Hand elective and trauma fellowship
  • ATLS - current

  Desirable

  • Experience in Consultant Post in Upper Limb Surgery
  • Experience in management of complex Upper Limb trauma.
  • Experience in management of Trauma in the elderly and fragility fractures in particular

  Administration

  Essential

  • Experience in day to day organisation of orthopaedic and trauma services in a busy Teaching Hospital

  Desirable

  • Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

  Management

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

  Desirable

  • Experience in Management Position and courses and/or qualification

  Audit

  Essential

  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

  Research and Publications

  Essential

  • Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Orthopaedics.

  Desirable

  • Publication of relevant review articles.

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and exam preparation

  Desirable

  • Teaching skills course/ qualification/development of training modalities

  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

  King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Princess Royal University Hospital

  Orpington

  BR6 8ND

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Princess Royal University Hospital

  Orpington

  BR6 8ND

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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