Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Revision Hip & Knee Surgery)
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £105,504 - £139,882 per annum. Plus an additional 3% non-resident on call supplement. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Margate, CT9 4BG |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7176441/344-6441CONQEH |
Summary
A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in complex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty to join our dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedic team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT).
This substantive post is designed to strengthen our growing revision arthroplasty service and support the Trust’s role as a designated Major Revision Centre (MRC) for revision knee arthroplasty. The successful applicant will contribute to our strategic aim of becoming a centre of excellence for complex lower limb reconstruction in the South East.
Candidates will need to show evidence of specialist training in Lower Limb arthroplasty and Revision surgery. It is desirable that the selected candidate increase the skill mix within the current unit. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience of treating lower limb conditions, both elective and trauma, as well as be competent in general non-specialist trauma as they will participate in the general on-call rota.
Clinical Duties
• Lead & deliver a comprehensive service in revision hip & knee arthroplasty
• Undertake complex primary joint replacements & contribute to the general lower limb arthroplasty workload
• Provide inpatient & outpatient care
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for infection & complex revision planning
• Provide expert supervision & mentorship to orthopaedic trainees, registrars & fellows
On-Call Commitments
• Participate in the consultant trauma on-call rota based atQEQM
• On-call responsibilities will be supported by appropriate trauma PAs in the job plan
Teaching & Training
• Actively contribute to undergraduate & postgraduate teaching, including FRCS (Orth) preparation & regional educational programmes
• Provide clinical supervision & workplace-based assessments for KSS Deanery trainees
Research & Audit
• Engage in clinical audit, outcome monitoring & service evaluation
• Participate in or lead research relevant to arthroplasty & revision surgery, supported by academic links & research infrastructure
Service Development
• Drive pathway improvements in revision surgery, including preoperative optimisation, enhanced recovery, infection prevention & implant strategy
• Collaborate with procurement & theatre teams to assess & implement surgical innovations
• Support the Trust’s vision to establish itself as a high-volume, high-complexity revision hub for the region
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.
The orthopaedic service has a reputation for clinical excellence, training, and innovation. The Trust is proud to be a designatedMRC hub for revision knee surgery, with the necessary infrastructure, case volume, and expertise to support complex revision work.
We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire – all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change.
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Jun 2025
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in complex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty to join our dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedic team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT).
This substantive post is designed to strengthen our growing revision arthroplasty service and support the Trust’s role as a designated Major Revision Centre (MRC) for revision knee arthroplasty. The successful applicant will contribute to our strategic aim of becoming a centre of excellence for complex lower limb reconstruction in the South East.
Candidates will need to show evidence of specialist training in Lower Limb arthroplasty and Revision surgery. It is desirable that the selected candidate increase the skill mix within the current unit. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience of treating lower limb conditions, both elective and trauma, as well as be competent in general non-specialist trauma as they will participate in the general on-call rota.
Clinical Duties
• Lead & deliver a comprehensive service in revision hip & knee arthroplasty
• Undertake complex primary joint replacements & contribute to the general lower limb arthroplasty workload
• Provide inpatient & outpatient care
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for infection & complex revision planning
• Provide expert supervision & mentorship to orthopaedic trainees, registrars & fellows
On-Call Commitments
• Participate in the consultant trauma on-call rota based atQEQM
• On-call responsibilities will be supported by appropriate trauma PAs in the job plan
Teaching & Training
• Actively contribute to undergraduate & postgraduate teaching, including FRCS (Orth) preparation & regional educational programmes
• Provide clinical supervision & workplace-based assessments for KSS Deanery trainees
Research & Audit
• Engage in clinical audit, outcome monitoring & service evaluation
• Participate in or lead research relevant to arthroplasty & revision surgery, supported by academic links & research infrastructure
Service Development
• Drive pathway improvements in revision surgery, including preoperative optimisation, enhanced recovery, infection prevention & implant strategy
• Collaborate with procurement & theatre teams to assess & implement surgical innovations
• Support the Trust’s vision to establish itself as a high-volume, high-complexity revision hub for the region
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.
The orthopaedic service has a reputation for clinical excellence, training, and innovation. The Trust is proud to be a designatedMRC hub for revision knee surgery, with the necessary infrastructure, case volume, and expertise to support complex revision work.
We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire – all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change.
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Jun 2025