• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-2425-1609?language=en&page=326&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The post advertised is for a Locum (1 Year) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgery, this post is to support a growing need to deliver treatment of patients with Upper Limb conditions from an elective and Non-elective perspective. The post holder will be joining a team of clinicians keen to deliver high quality care and innovate within the current national healthcare landscape.

  The post is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, and will contribute to providing a 1 in 9 trauma service, with elective clinic and theatre sessions at Bishop Auckland Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital, satellite community hospitals and the University Hospital of North Durham site as and when required, although the latter is anticipated to be in rare circumstances.

  The basic contract is for 10 programmed activities plus an additional 3% for a 1:9 on call week. There will need to be a discussion with the post holder regarding the final plan/on-call arrangements, prior to commencement of the appointment.

  This post is to compliment the organisations current plans to establish Bishop Auckland Hospital as an Elective Surgical Hub.

  Main duties of the job

  The post advertised is to compliment an existing sub speciality team of 3 full time Upper Limb Consultants based in Darlington that provide care to patients across the trusts full geographical catchment. The Upper Limb Service is consolidated to the Darlington and Bishop Auckland site from an inpatient treatment perspective; with specialist input in Durham Hospital deployed as and when required. The post holder will work with a strong upper limb sub specaility team of consultants with speciality doctor supporting their practice.

  The post holder will have their base site at Darlington Memorial Hospital but will also include clinics and theatre sessions in Bishop Auckland Hospital and peripheral clinics. Possession of a valid UK driving licence is essential.

  Applicants should have completed their FRCS (Orth) and be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT at the time of the interview date. They should have a good overall level of experience with all aspects of Orthopaedic trauma in terms of operative and non-operative management and have been trained to fellowship level in their subspecialty area.

  About us

  If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

  You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

  We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

  Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

  Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success

  For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

  From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

  Date posted

  14 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  1 years

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9439-2425-1609

  Job locations

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. The post holder will be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital but will also provide a comprehensive Orthopaedic Surgery Service across the full CDDFT patch. They will be involved, in conjunction with colleagues in Orthopaedic Surgery, for planning future developments in the service. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the department in which he/she works.

  2. For management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to the Clinical Lead for Orthopaedic Surgery and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

  3. The post holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of junior staff.

  4. The post holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff as well as teaching of undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.

  5. Research activities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties, will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available following successful applications to the local Research and Development Committee.

  6. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring that he/she meets the national requirements for CPD, both internal and external. He/she will be expected to attend regularly and contribute to the weekly half-day educational session held by the Directorate.

  7. It is expected that the post holder will participate in clinical audit.

  8. The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.

  9. If the post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against the Trust he/she will be expected to provide, free of charge, an opinion and statement of facts on the case.

  10. The post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure continuous patient care

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. The post holder will be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital but will also provide a comprehensive Orthopaedic Surgery Service across the full CDDFT patch. They will be involved, in conjunction with colleagues in Orthopaedic Surgery, for planning future developments in the service. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the department in which he/she works.

  2. For management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to the Clinical Lead for Orthopaedic Surgery and will ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

  3. The post holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of junior staff.

  4. The post holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff as well as teaching of undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.

  5. Research activities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties, will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available following successful applications to the local Research and Development Committee.

  6. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring that he/she meets the national requirements for CPD, both internal and external. He/she will be expected to attend regularly and contribute to the weekly half-day educational session held by the Directorate.

  7. It is expected that the post holder will participate in clinical audit.

  8. The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.

  9. If the post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against the Trust he/she will be expected to provide, free of charge, an opinion and statement of facts on the case.

  10. The post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure continuous patient care

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Comprehensive in Upper Limb Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registerable Medical Degree
  • MRCS, FRCS or equivalent, FRCS (Orth) or equivalent

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC, including licence to practise.
  • Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery at time of interview

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Experience with all aspects of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
  • Provider status for Advanced Trauma Life Support.
  • Upper Limb Surgery Specialism
  • Previous management experience
  • Ability to supervise trainees.
  • Willingness to perform management role within department
  • Familiarity with the audit process.
  • Regular involvement in audit.
  • Evidence of active teaching of junior doctors and nurses.
  • A strong commitment to under-graduate education.
  • Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness in work.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Comprehensive in Upper Limb Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registerable Medical Degree
  • MRCS, FRCS or equivalent, FRCS (Orth) or equivalent

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC, including licence to practise.
  • Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery at time of interview

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Experience with all aspects of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
  • Provider status for Advanced Trauma Life Support.
  • Upper Limb Surgery Specialism
  • Previous management experience
  • Ability to supervise trainees.
  • Willingness to perform management role within department
  • Familiarity with the audit process.
  • Regular involvement in audit.
  • Evidence of active teaching of junior doctors and nurses.
  • A strong commitment to under-graduate education.
  • Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness in work.

  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

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cddft.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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