Job summary
Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust wishes to appoint a full-time fixed-term (12 months) Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery with a specialist interest in knee surgery, commencing 1 May 2026.
This post has been created to meet increased service demand in primary hip arthroplasty surgery following retirement of highly respected high-volume substantive arthroplasty surgeon. This is a fixed term locum consultant post for a period of 12 months.
The successful applicant will provide expertise in:
o Primary total hip replacement
o Non-arthroplasty hip preservation surgery
o General trauma including complex lower limb trauma, periarticular fracture and periprosthetic fracture.
The post holder will integrate within the existing consultant body to deliver high-quality elective knee surgery and contribute to the general trauma service, including upper and lower limb trauma.
To support and further develop the management of patients accessing the service, the post holder will be expected to work with a team of trauma surgeon as part of 7 days trauma service. This requires knowledge, experience and expertise in undertaking general trauma and periprosthetic fracture.
Main duties of the job
This appointment is as an on-going strategy to develop excellence in standards of delivery of orthopaedic care in line with London emergency standards. They will be expected to provide a week of an emergency commitment 1 in 12.
The post holder will join a team of 14 Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeons and will participate in the 1 in 12 on call duties at CUH. The post holder also required to support senior grade staff grade and associate specialist to develop further.
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of general Orthopaedic patients admitted under his/her care and on call on a 1 in 12 rota based at the Croydon site.
The orthopaedic on call rota will run as Consultant of the Week (emergency committed only) from Friday 8am until Friday 8am the following week in line with the London Emergency Standards 1 in 12
There is 1 in 12 weekend commitment. The post holder will share the junior staff and will be responsible for training of CT1 and STs as well as Trust Grade Doctors. Consultants are required to be onsite and free of other commitments when on call during normal working hours. The successful applicant will provide a daily ward round when on call and will be free of clinical commitments as part of the 24 hours emergency surgery guidelines.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It would be expected that the appointee will undertake a minimum of 8.5 programmed activities for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting duties. Normally these are expected to be carried out on site, though this may be negotiable in respect of the supporting activities. The job plan is annualised and run over an twelve-week timetable. The table following are some of the specific clinical duties expected of the employee. The department workload and planning often requires a degree of personal flexibility. The final timetable will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Clinical Lead and Service Manager following appointment. Any further changes to the job plan must be for the betterment of the service and have the full support of the specialty division together with the Medical Director's agreement.
Please note that due to a high volume of applications the advert may close before the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It would be expected that the appointee will undertake a minimum of 8.5 programmed activities for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting duties. Normally these are expected to be carried out on site, though this may be negotiable in respect of the supporting activities. The job plan is annualised and run over an twelve-week timetable. The table following are some of the specific clinical duties expected of the employee. The department workload and planning often requires a degree of personal flexibility. The final timetable will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Clinical Lead and Service Manager following appointment. Any further changes to the job plan must be for the betterment of the service and have the full support of the specialty division together with the Medical Director's agreement.
Please note that due to a high volume of applications the advert may close before the closing date.
Person Specification
Basic qualification/ Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC registration oAn appropriate higher surgical qualification oEntry on the GMC specialist register via CCT. (CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights oFellowship trained in primary hip arthroplasty surgery oMinimum 2 years' experience in Major Trauma Centre
Desirable
- Experience of all aspect of hip surgery including non-arthroplasty hip preservation surgery
Other qualifications
Desirable
Relevant clinical experience
Essential
- Evidence of: oExperience in hip fracture management oExperience in managing periprosthetic fracture o Expertise and competency in general trauma including upper and lower limb trauma surgery. oExperience in emergency surgery and management of multi-injured patient oCompetence in indicative procedures
Management experience
Essential
- Evidence of oAttendance at management course oExperience of leadership/management role oManagement in practice oUnderstanding of the NHS and aware of the management/political agenda and its implications for the service oExperience of setting up SOP and pathways oCommitment to team Working with management
Research
Essential
- Evidence of: oPublications oPresentations at international, national and regional level Commitment to research
Desirable
- Previous experience of Clinical Trials/collaborative studies Experience of NIHR/ODEP Studies
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of: omorbidity/mortality audit ounit and specific audit understand risk assessment
Desirable
- Evidence of leading audit/quality improvement project
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of: oTeaching to medical students, junior doctors, other PAMS oEvidence of teaching SpR and CST trainees
Desirable
- Postgraduate Teaching and training experience
Personal
Essential
- Evidence of: oAbility to work in a surgical team oAbility to work in a multidisciplinary team oAbility to work under pressure oInitiative to support wider surgical teams
Desirable
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients
Person Specification
Basic qualification/ Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC registration oAn appropriate higher surgical qualification oEntry on the GMC specialist register via CCT. (CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights oFellowship trained in primary hip arthroplasty surgery oMinimum 2 years' experience in Major Trauma Centre
Desirable
- Experience of all aspect of hip surgery including non-arthroplasty hip preservation surgery
Other qualifications
Desirable
Relevant clinical experience
Essential
- Evidence of: oExperience in hip fracture management oExperience in managing periprosthetic fracture o Expertise and competency in general trauma including upper and lower limb trauma surgery. oExperience in emergency surgery and management of multi-injured patient oCompetence in indicative procedures
Management experience
Essential
- Evidence of oAttendance at management course oExperience of leadership/management role oManagement in practice oUnderstanding of the NHS and aware of the management/political agenda and its implications for the service oExperience of setting up SOP and pathways oCommitment to team Working with management
Research
Essential
- Evidence of: oPublications oPresentations at international, national and regional level Commitment to research
Desirable
- Previous experience of Clinical Trials/collaborative studies Experience of NIHR/ODEP Studies
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of: omorbidity/mortality audit ounit and specific audit understand risk assessment
Desirable
- Evidence of leading audit/quality improvement project
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of: oTeaching to medical students, junior doctors, other PAMS oEvidence of teaching SpR and CST trainees
Desirable
- Postgraduate Teaching and training experience
Personal
Essential
- Evidence of: oAbility to work in a surgical team oAbility to work in a multidisciplinary team oAbility to work under pressure oInitiative to support wider surgical teams
Desirable
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients
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).
