Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultant - Specialist interest in Foot & Ankle
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata, per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Upton, CH29 5PE |
| Company: | Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7702740/408-26-055 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications are invited for a dynamic Consultant to join our Trauma team and Foot and Ankle service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust. We are seeking a values-driven Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon who can handle risk and ambiguity comfortably and can bring intellect and insight to leading complex services within the context of a wider health and social care economy. Providing clear structures of accountability which empower our capable staff to innovate and drive sustainable change, this role will require an exceptional communicator who will be politically astute and quickly able to develop strong relationships internally and with a wide range of external stakeholders. We are interested in hearing from experienced clinical leaders who share our values and ambition and who are excited by the opportunity to help shape a vibrant health and care economy.
This is a permanent position and is to complement our team of 19 Orthopaedic Surgeons. Currently there are three full time Foot and Ankle Consultants providing a comprehensive elective and trauma service. The successful candidate will also be involved with colleagues in the care of the Diabetic foot, general trauma and will have specific sessions provided for such.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant WSI Foot and Ankle position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
Applications are invited for a dynamic Consultant to join our Trauma team and Foot and Ankle service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust. We are seeking a values-driven Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon who can handle risk and ambiguity comfortably and can bring intellect and insight to leading complex services within the context of a wider health and social care economy. Providing clear structures of accountability which empower our capable staff to innovate and drive sustainable change, this role will require an exceptional communicator who will be politically astute and quickly able to develop strong relationships internally and with a wide range of external stakeholders. We are interested in hearing from experienced clinical leaders who share our values and ambition and who are excited by the opportunity to help shape a vibrant health and care economy.
This is a permanent position and is to complement our team of 19 Orthopaedic Surgeons. Currently there are three full time Foot and Ankle Consultants providing a comprehensive elective and trauma service. The successful candidate will also be involved with colleagues in the care of the Diabetic foot, general trauma and will have specific sessions provided for such.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant WSI Foot and Ankle position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
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