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The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics- Upper Limb

The closing date is 15 December 2025

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Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust. We are a very successful department, with twin site working at New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital (Trauma and elective sites)

The post is for a Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon with specialist interest in upper limb and trauma. We are looking for a consultant who is fellowship trained in upper limb surgery to add to the existing complement of consultants

An additional Trauma fellowship and experience is desirable. The candidate will also be expected to provide support in complex upper limb trauma as per departmental need.

The current on-call rota is a 1:10 rota, with a 7- day working commitment. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent qualification) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery or who will be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT/CESR at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to provide a General Trauma and Orthopaedic Service, with a specialist interest in upper limb surgery. A upper limb fellowship is essential. An additional fellowship is desirable. Flexible working will be required to fully utilise hospital facilities such as theatres and out patients. The post holder will also be expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and to participate in audit and clinical governance activities

About us

Working for your organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We welcome the rich diversity that exists within our communities and workforce and are building a workforce that can help us to realise our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We are passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-DIV1-7499458

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The normal duties of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be undertaken. This includes ward rounds, clinics, administration, teaching and inpatient support to colleagues and in addition to take part in the rolling trauma rota.

The trauma service is currently covered by a 1 in 10 week rolling rota encompassing 2 Consultants.

Elective upper limb work and Trauma attracts 10 PAs and additional elective activity a further 2 PAs.

The post has secretarial support which includes a medical secretary shared with 1 other consultant and further typing support, on-site office facilities will be provided.

On-Call Arrangements and Cover of Patients

As we work split sites we have two consultants on call 7 days a week.

Consultant A undertakes Fracture Clinic in the morning and Trauma theatre in the afternoon.

Consultant B has Trauma Theatre in the morning followed by ward rounds in the afternoon. Ward rounds entail reviewing every orthopaedic patient including paediatrics, on a daily basis and liaising with the named consultant when required for elective and trauma patients. Shared care is provided for patients with other specialities including with paediatrics where required.

Weekend On-Call = Friday 17:00 Monday 17:00

Weekday On-Call = Monday 17:00 Friday 17:00

Routine work commitments are suspended whilst a consultant is on-call allowing trauma commitments.

The Cannock Chase Elective Hub patients have registrar ward rounds 7 days per week, twice a day from a 24/7 on-call non-resident T&O registrar. There is also FY2 on-call on-site 24/7 for the site and an anaesthetic registrar resident on site 24/7. Consultant A and B would then be contacted if required.

The outline timetable and the detail will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. The days outlined may change due to theatre and clinic availability

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The normal duties of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be undertaken. This includes ward rounds, clinics, administration, teaching and inpatient support to colleagues and in addition to take part in the rolling trauma rota.

The trauma service is currently covered by a 1 in 10 week rolling rota encompassing 2 Consultants.

Elective upper limb work and Trauma attracts 10 PAs and additional elective activity a further 2 PAs.

The post has secretarial support which includes a medical secretary shared with 1 other consultant and further typing support, on-site office facilities will be provided.

On-Call Arrangements and Cover of Patients

As we work split sites we have two consultants on call 7 days a week.

Consultant A undertakes Fracture Clinic in the morning and Trauma theatre in the afternoon.

Consultant B has Trauma Theatre in the morning followed by ward rounds in the afternoon. Ward rounds entail reviewing every orthopaedic patient including paediatrics, on a daily basis and liaising with the named consultant when required for elective and trauma patients. Shared care is provided for patients with other specialities including with paediatrics where required.

Weekend On-Call = Friday 17:00 Monday 17:00

Weekday On-Call = Monday 17:00 Friday 17:00

Routine work commitments are suspended whilst a consultant is on-call allowing trauma commitments.

The Cannock Chase Elective Hub patients have registrar ward rounds 7 days per week, twice a day from a 24/7 on-call non-resident T&O registrar. There is also FY2 on-call on-site 24/7 for the site and an anaesthetic registrar resident on site 24/7. Consultant A and B would then be contacted if required.

The outline timetable and the detail will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. The days outlined may change due to theatre and clinic availability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCS FRCS (or equivalent qualification) or who will be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT/CESR at the time of interview

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCS FRCS (or equivalent qualification) or who will be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT/CESR at the time of interview

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant and Clinical Director

Richard Dias

richard.dias@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-DIV1-7499458

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


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