Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with SI in Hip Arthroplasty

Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with SI in Hip Arthroplasty

The closing date is 24 March 2026

An opportunity has arisen to join our team principally based at Ipswich Hospital for trauma and outpatients, but elective surgery at the Essex & Suffolk Elective Orthopaedic Centre (ESEOC) on the Colchester site. The applicant may be required to undertake some clinical (outpatients) and non clinical activities at Colchester Hospital.

We are inviting applications for a full time Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultant with a specialist interest in lower limb arthroplasty including peri articular/periprosthetic fractures. The precise nature of the role will depend on the applicant and discussion with the clinical directors.

The appointment start date is expected to be August 2026.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to work within and help develop the hip/knee arthroplasty service. They will be required to work in collaboration with the wider MDT. The arthroplasty and revision hip MDT is held on Wednesday evenings and is across the IC (Integrated Care). This post does not involve any non arthroplasty hip or knee surgery.

The post-holder will also be expected to work with colleagues and the Clinical Lead & Director to ensure the service is delivered in line with best practice. The appointee will be largely based at Ipswich Hospital but may be required to undertake clinical and non clinical work at other sites such as Colchester Hospital and will be expected to work flexibly.

This role involves a one in 12 on call duty (adult and paediatric trauma). They will be expected to deal with general trauma as well as subspecialty trauma including periprosthetic fractures. Chest and head injuries are admitted under the care of the General surgeons, and the spinal team is responsible for all spinal admissions.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across East Suffolk and North Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with a leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what is widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities are:

• General responsibilities including participation in Consultant on call rota
• Specialist Clinics
• Operating: as per specialty
• Teaching
• Research
• Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
• Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates
• Participation in Clinical Governance

Person Specification

• Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
• FRCS(Tr&Orth) or Equivalent
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Good interpersonal skills
• Research qualifications
• Recognised fellowship training in knee arthroplasty including revisions
• Management training and experience
• Evidence of service improvement
• Evidence of participation in medical education
• Academic experience to set up academic programme
• Ability to fulfil out of hour duties in a timely manner

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.