Locum Consultant in T&O-Adult Trauma/Hand & Wrist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £109,725.00 i £145,478.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wakefield, WF1 4DG |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9377-001129 |
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About the role We are seeking a 12-month Locum Consultant Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics with an interest in Adult Trauma + Hand & Wrist Surgery to join our team of 24 Orthopaedic Consultants providing a range of acute and elective services. The post is predominantly focused on Upper Limb Surgery and the candidate should have a sub speciality interest in Hand & Wrist surgery, and ideally will have completed a one year fellowship scheme focusing on this sub-specialty. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate in depth training in trauma surgery. The post will be mainly based at Pinderfields and Pontefract Hospitals however the appointed consultant must be willing to work at the other hospital site (Dewsbury Hospital). Main duties The main duties of the post will include: • Working as part of the Orthopaedic team to provide a comprehensive service including general adult and paediatric orthopaedic trauma. Particularly experienced in delivery of Hand & Wrist, and Upper limb trauma. • Provide continuing clinical responsibility for patients under his/her care. • Provide evidence based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting. • Contribute to undergraduate, post graduate, and multi-professional educational development – with higher educational qualifications desirable. • Potential to contribute to a 1:16 on-call commitment providing Urgent and Emergency Care, therefore it is essential to demonstrate active commitment to the management of trauma. • Deliver a comprehensive Hand & Wrist Surgical Service, focusing on day case and inpatient trauma surgery. With opportunity to develop adult elective Hand & Wrist service to include out-patient assessment, investigation & surgical treatment. • It is essential to evidence fellowship level Subspecialty Hand & Wrist Surgery training, and recent experience of general adult trauma. • Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10 PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. - Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles. Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable. Essential person specification requirements To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria: Full GMC Registration with licence to practise, Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent ATLS provider Ability to undertake independent Consultant practice in general orthopaedics & trauma Fellowship experience in Hand & Wrist surgery (Minimum 6 months) Eligibility to work in the UK Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services. Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and patients. Caring and compassionate Flexible & adaptable Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams and work within the multidisciplinary team Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies. Able to access all trust sites in a timely manner to fulfil the duties of the post. Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) clearance For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description. Contact information Candidates are welcome to visit the department, applicants wishing more information and wishing to visit the Trust may do so by contacting the PA to Mr A Shetty, Mrs J Moffat on 01924 542402. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.