Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics

The closing date is 04 December 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be required to contribute to the knee and hip and trauma service primarily on the CWH site, but also at the newly opened Northwest London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC). The post holder is expected to be fellowship trained in knee surgery and is proficient in hip and knee arthroplasty as well as general trauma.

It is desirable that the post holder has a higher clinical degree.

It is essential that the post holder is able to demonstrate commitment to service improvement as evidenced by audits and service improvement projects previously completed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have a long-term commitment to delivering trauma care for the department, particularly with respect to periprosthetic fracture management and soft tissue knee injuries. The post holder will need to be able to contribute to the fracture neck of femur service with trauma total arthroplasty.

The post holder will be required to build on existing, close relations with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team. He/she will be expected to contribute to the 1:8 Trauma on call rota including weekends. He/She will also be required to participate in audit, research, management and service development.

Daytime trauma cover involves directing the Trauma list, including leading ward rounds, fielding referrals, assessing acute admissions, operating on acute admissions, supporting the clinic, communicating with relatives, and teaching.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

20 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

289-PC-113

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have a long-term commitment to delivering trauma care for the department, particularly with respect to periprosthetic fracture management and soft tissue knee injuries. The post holder will need to be able to contribute to the fracture neck of femur service with trauma total arthroplasty.

The post holder will be required to build on existing, close relations with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team. He/she will be expected to contribute to the 1:8 Trauma on call rota including weekends. He/She will also be required to participate in audit, research, management and service development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have a long-term commitment to delivering trauma care for the department, particularly with respect to periprosthetic fracture management and soft tissue knee injuries. The post holder will need to be able to contribute to the fracture neck of femur service with trauma total arthroplasty.

The post holder will be required to build on existing, close relations with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team. He/she will be expected to contribute to the 1:8 Trauma on call rota including weekends. He/She will also be required to participate in audit, research, management and service development.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent
  • Lower limb arthroplasty surgery fellowship Significant experience in soft tissue knee surgery
  • FRCS(Orth) or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Evidence of broad based training including experience in Trauma including the management of neck of femur and periprosthetic fractures.
  • Logbook evidence of experience in operating on all elective and traumatic hip and knee conditions

Desirable

  • A higher degree in postgraduate training (MSc/MD/PhD)D
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent
  • Lower limb arthroplasty surgery fellowship Significant experience in soft tissue knee surgery
  • FRCS(Orth) or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Evidence of broad based training including experience in Trauma including the management of neck of femur and periprosthetic fractures.
  • Logbook evidence of experience in operating on all elective and traumatic hip and knee conditions

Desirable

  • A higher degree in postgraduate training (MSc/MD/PhD)D

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Surgeon & Service Lead

Mr Andrew Roche

andrew.roche2@nhs.net

02033158000

Details

Date posted

20 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

289-PC-113

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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