Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
The closing date is 30 December 2025
Job summary
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant in orthopaedic surgery to provide delivery of a comprehensive trauma and orthopaedic service. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop subspecialist interests to reflect their particular interests, complement the specialist interests of the existing consultants, and the needs of the trust.
The post is based in the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The Cumberland Infirmary is the hub for all major trauma surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance including:-
- Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit.
- Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes.
- Ensuring that staff within your area of responsibility are aware of the Trust's Risk Management Strategy, and that it is implemented
- Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System.
- Developing a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant Royal Colleges.
The Trust will expect and support the post holder to maintain professional expertise through attending meetings and courses.
During the early part of their career the appointee will be supported by a named mentor (senior consultant).
An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects and courses to enhance the standing role of the department within the Trust.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Details
Date posted
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Cat A 1 in 12 on call
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
262-A-25-7569641
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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