Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Consultant in Paediatric T&O

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

Required to fill this new, 10 PA, substantive post within the Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at the Leeds General Infirmary.

This post will support the Paediatric Orthopaedics team (Miss Laura Deriu, Mr Patrick Foster, Mr Colin Holton, Mr John Davies, Miss Adelle Fishlock, Miss Elaine Robinson).

This post will deliver care to patients with Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions at the Leeds General Infirmary:

Outpatient clinics

Acute care of paediatric patients

Elective operating with pre-operative and post-operative ward rounds

Supervision of patients

Contribute to Specialist Multi-Disciplinary team meetings

To contribute to the role of Leeds as a Training Centre for National Trainees in Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.

To provide support and clinical expertise to the teams based in referring centres.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Tuesday 30 September 2025

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant should possess the Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery (FRCS Orth) with the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

Applicants should have established skills in Paediatric Orthopaedics. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:

How would you use your previous experience to enhance the Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic service in Leeds?

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:

Patient-centred

Fair

Collaborative

Accountable

Empowered

We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:

1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience

2. The best place to work

3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation

4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care

5. Financially sustainable

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-CON-918

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Job description

Job responsibilities

In relation to this post, the post holder will provide support to the Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics team. It will therefore ensure the service is able to continue in its pursuit to provide the best levels of care for patients accessing the service on both a trauma and elective basis.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

This is a 10 PA substantive appointment for a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics surgeon, with special interests in Paediatric Orthopaedics.

This post will deliver 10PAs supporting the Paediatric Orthopaedics team (Miss Laura Deriu, Mr Patrick Foster, Mr Colin Holton, Mr John Davies, Miss Adelle Fishlock, Miss Elaine Robinson).

To deliver care to patients with Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions at the Leeds General Infirmary.

Outpatient clinics

Acute care of paediatric patients

Elective operating with pre-operative and post-operative ward rounds

Supervision of patients

Contribute to Specialist Multi-Disciplinary team meetings

To contribute to the role of Leeds as a Training Centre for National Trainees in Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.

To provide support and clinical expertise to the teams based in referring centres.

To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant specialist teams within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals and across the region.

To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic service. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on going in the department.

There is no requirement for the post holder to supervise Allied Health Professionals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In relation to this post, the post holder will provide support to the Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics team. It will therefore ensure the service is able to continue in its pursuit to provide the best levels of care for patients accessing the service on both a trauma and elective basis.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

This is a 10 PA substantive appointment for a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics surgeon, with special interests in Paediatric Orthopaedics.

This post will deliver 10PAs supporting the Paediatric Orthopaedics team (Miss Laura Deriu, Mr Patrick Foster, Mr Colin Holton, Mr John Davies, Miss Adelle Fishlock, Miss Elaine Robinson).

To deliver care to patients with Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions at the Leeds General Infirmary.

Outpatient clinics

Acute care of paediatric patients

Elective operating with pre-operative and post-operative ward rounds

Supervision of patients

Contribute to Specialist Multi-Disciplinary team meetings

To contribute to the role of Leeds as a Training Centre for National Trainees in Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.

To provide support and clinical expertise to the teams based in referring centres.

To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant specialist teams within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals and across the region.

To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic service. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programmes on going in the department.

There is no requirement for the post holder to supervise Allied Health Professionals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of acute paediatric trauma surgical conditions.
  • Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in paediatric trauma and orthopaedics, with experience at consultant level, in managing complex foot deformities (0-16 years), congenital hip problems, complex hip deformities and complex neuromuscular and genetic conditions, including but not limited to Cerebral palsy, Spina Bifida and Arthrogryposis.
  • Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria

Essential

  • Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
  • Proven experience in management and leadership at Consultant level.
  • *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
  • *Effective interpersonal skills.
  • *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
  • *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
  • *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
  • -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.

Desirable

  • Attendance at recognised management course.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent qualification.
  • FRCS (Trauma & Orth) or equivalent qualification.
  • Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
  • YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Desirable

  • Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

Essential

  • Should have completed a recognised training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
  • At least 2 years higher training in a recognised Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic Fellowship program.
  • Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
  • Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
  • Proven experience of training Specialty Registrars in Trauma and Orthopaedics and Fellows in Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics.
  • Proven experience of involvement in regional/national training.
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
  • Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of acute paediatric trauma surgical conditions.
  • Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in paediatric trauma and orthopaedics, with experience at consultant level, in managing complex foot deformities (0-16 years), congenital hip problems, complex hip deformities and complex neuromuscular and genetic conditions, including but not limited to Cerebral palsy, Spina Bifida and Arthrogryposis.
  • Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria

Essential

  • Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
  • Proven experience in management and leadership at Consultant level.
  • *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
  • *Effective interpersonal skills.
  • *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
  • *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
  • *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
  • -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.

Desirable

  • Attendance at recognised management course.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent qualification.
  • FRCS (Trauma & Orth) or equivalent qualification.
  • Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
  • YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Desirable

  • Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

Essential

  • Should have completed a recognised training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
  • At least 2 years higher training in a recognised Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic Fellowship program.
  • Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
  • Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
  • Proven experience of training Specialty Registrars in Trauma and Orthopaedics and Fellows in Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics.
  • Proven experience of involvement in regional/national training.
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
  • Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinician & Consultant

Miss Laura Deriu

01133923872

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-CON-918

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


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