Job summary
Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Special Interest in Revision Knee Surgery
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust - Wexham Park Hospital
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Lower Limb Surgery, with a particular focus on revision knee procedures.
The post will be primarily based at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, with additional sessions at Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot, our Elective Centre accredited by GIRFT. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-performing Trust located to the west of London.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a comprehensive general trauma service as part of the on-call rota at Wexham Park Hospital.
- Contribute actively to the Clinical Audit programme, ensuring high standards of clinical governance and continual service improvement.
- Participate in the Department's Academic and Research activities, supporting ongoing innovation and evidence-based practice within the Orthopaedic Unit.
- Take an active role in the management and development of the Department, including service planning and quality improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with administrative teams based at Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospitals, with full access to departmental administrative support.
- Engage with the Trust's Consultant Mentoring Scheme, designed to support newly appointed consultants as they transition into their role.
This is a full-time position comprising 10 PAs, including participation in the on-call rota at Wexham Park Hospital.
Proposed Start Date: May2026
For further information, please contact:
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Mr Rakesh Kucheria - Orthopaedic Consultant, Lower Limb Arthroplasty & Elective LeadRakesh.Kucheria@nhs.net
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Mr Adam Pandit - Orthopaedic Consultant & Deputy Chief of Serviceadampandit@nhs.net
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Fulltime Consultant post comprising 10 PAs
- Participation in the 1:10 Trauma oncall rota at Wexham Park Hospital (excluding hand surgery)
- Trauma operating and fracture clinics based at Wexham Park Hospital
- Elective operating at Heatherwood Hospitals Elective Centre, with outpatient clinics across Trust sites
- Active involvement inclinical audit, governance, teaching, and research
- Contribution to service development and departmental management
- Annual job plan review with opportunities for role development
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Fulltime Consultant post comprising 10 PAs
- Participation in the 1:10 Trauma oncall rota at Wexham Park Hospital (excluding hand surgery)
- Trauma operating and fracture clinics based at Wexham Park Hospital
- Elective operating at Heatherwood Hospitals Elective Centre, with outpatient clinics across Trust sites
- Active involvement inclinical audit, governance, teaching, and research
- Contribution to service development and departmental management
- Annual job plan review with opportunities for role development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or FEBOT
- Full GMC Registration
- Part III of the Orthopaedic Fellowship intercollegiate examination
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the British Orthopaedic Association and membership of BASK group
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 years training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
- To have completed recognized fellowship training in revision knee arthroplasty surgery
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates and operative skills to trainee specialists
Desirable
- A current practical involvement in general trauma management as it applies to Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Provider or instructor status as within the Royal College Advanced Trauma Life Support System.
- Proof of having an active and continued knowledge of and experience in practical everyday management of a wide range of orthopaedic disorders.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or FEBOT
- Full GMC Registration
- Part III of the Orthopaedic Fellowship intercollegiate examination
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the British Orthopaedic Association and membership of BASK group
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 years training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
- To have completed recognized fellowship training in revision knee arthroplasty surgery
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates and operative skills to trainee specialists
Desirable
- A current practical involvement in general trauma management as it applies to Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Provider or instructor status as within the Royal College Advanced Trauma Life Support System.
- Proof of having an active and continued knowledge of and experience in practical everyday management of a wide range of orthopaedic disorders.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
