Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Hip Surgeon
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust · Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£113565.00 to £150569.00
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 3d ago
- Specialism
- Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5687714
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Job summary
This is a Locum post for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Trauma and Hip Surgery (including hip arthroplasty, arthroscopy and periprosthetic fracture management) at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will support the current delivery of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service, including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Orthopaedic Department is to become a leader in the field of Orthopaedic management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to share with the present staff, the large clinical load referred from a range of sources. There is a general trauma commitment sharing a weekday and weekend on-calls with the existing teams.
The successful applicant will be expected to independently manage and operate on their own caseload of patients. This includes holding specialist knowledge and skill in hip and knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy, including the ability to run lists independently without any senior oversight.
The postholder will participate in all further training and educational opportunities for junior medical/nursing staff, general practice vocational trainees, general practitioners and medical students.
There is a trauma meeting every morning starting at 07:45hrs. There is a monthly clinical governance meeting. There are weekly post-graduate teaching sessions and designated CT and FY training sessions. There are close training links with Oxford and St Mary's in London.
Participate actively and enthusiastically in the clinical governance, teaching and management activities of the department.
Record all absence from the Trust using Department and Trust processes; provide this record at annual job plan review; and provide cross cover for colleagues' leave when necessary.
About us
The Trauma and Orthopaedics Department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive Trauma and Orthopaedic Service in all aspects of emergency and elective surgery both for adults and children.
We offer a wide variety of routine and complex orthopaedic procedures for fractures and musculoskeletal problems across the following subspecialties:
o Hip & knee
o Foot & ankle
o Hand & wrist
o Shoulder & elbow
o Spine
o Paediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma
o Adult Trauma
o Deformity correction
We form part of the Thames Valley Trauma Network and work in partnership with neighbouring Trusts across the Thames Valley to provide the best possible standard of care to our patients. Patients that require sarcoma and major/poly trauma care may be treated at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre or the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, which is the regional specialist-commissioned Orthopaedic and Major Trauma provider.
We are a training department, welcoming and investing in student nurses, therapists, junior doctors and regularly host work experience students across all specialisms. We also offer six highly respected and sought after fellowships, as well as offering training opportunities across all clinical and administrative disciplines.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-MS2293PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be expected to share with the present staff, the large clinical load referred from a range of sources. There is a general trauma commitment sharing a weekday and weekend on-calls with the existing teams.
The successful applicant will be expected to independently manage and operate on their own caseload of patients. This includes holding specialist knowledge and skill in hip and knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy, including the ability to run lists independently without any senior oversight.
The postholder will participate in all further training and educational opportunities for junior medical/nursing staff, general practice vocational trainees, general practitioners and medical students.
There is a trauma meeting every morning starting at 07:45hrs. There is a monthly clinical governance meeting. There are weekly post-graduate teaching sessions and designated CT and FY training sessions. There are close training links with Oxford and St Marys in London.
Participate actively and enthusiastically in the clinical governance, teaching and management activities of the department.
Record all absence from the Trust using Department and Trust processes; provide this record at annual job plan review; and provide cross cover for colleagues leave when necessary.
Comply with all department and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, and work providing care in line with national standards.
Take personal responsibility for attending all mandatory training and in particular adhere to and maintain accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice.
Participate in appropriate Continuing Professional Development activities; complete annual appraisal and revalidation requirements; work to achieve objectives set at annual appraisal and job plan review.
Management Responsibilities:
Surveillance and management of MoM hip patients
Departmental roles which will be developed following appointment
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be expected to share with the present staff, the large clinical load referred from a range of sources. There is a general trauma commitment sharing a weekday and weekend on-calls with the existing teams.
The successful applicant will be expected to independently manage and operate on their own caseload of patients. This includes holding specialist knowledge and skill in hip and knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy, including the ability to run lists independently without any senior oversight.
The postholder will participate in all further training and educational opportunities for junior medical/nursing staff, general practice vocational trainees, general practitioners and medical students.
There is a trauma meeting every morning starting at 07:45hrs. There is a monthly clinical governance meeting. There are weekly post-graduate teaching sessions and designated CT and FY training sessions. There are close training links with Oxford and St Marys in London.
Participate actively and enthusiastically in the clinical governance, teaching and management activities of the department.
Record all absence from the Trust using Department and Trust processes; provide this record at annual job plan review; and provide cross cover for colleagues leave when necessary.
Comply with all department and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, and work providing care in line with national standards.
Take personal responsibility for attending all mandatory training and in particular adhere to and maintain accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice.
Participate in appropriate Continuing Professional Development activities; complete annual appraisal and revalidation requirements; work to achieve objectives set at annual appraisal and job plan review.
Management Responsibilities:
Surveillance and management of MoM hip patients
Departmental roles which will be developed following appointment
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