Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity available to join the complement of Consultants based within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Service at Kingston NHS Foundation Trust.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Soft tissue and knee arthroplasty
This new substantive post is full time and is required to support an increase in both our elective and non-elective demand. The successful applicant will form part of the fixed 1:10 on call consultant rota, delivering outpatient services both onsite and outreaching into community locations. Weekly operating lists are delivered both onsite and at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be an excellent team player, joining a team of 12 orthopaedic consultants and a well-established multi-disciplinary team. He/ She will be expected to work pro-actively in the efficient day-to-day running of this busy unit, with a commitment to developing and improving patient care for the future.
We have recently gone live with our Fracture Liaison Service, working with our community partners promoting healthy bones and fracture prevention.
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of four partners delivering arthroplasty services at South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, and the post holder will have weekly sessions allocated to operate there within their job plan.
This is a full time post and attracts 10 Programmed Activities per week, with the successful candidates being given the opportunity to discuss taking on further PA's upon appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must have FRCS or equivalent. All applicants should be fully registered with GMC, hold a licensed to practice, be fellowship trained post CCT and preferably have experience in knee osteotomy.
Interviews will take place in November 2025 and we aim to commence this appointment in January 2026.
JD is with Royal College pending approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must have FRCS or equivalent. All applicants should be fully registered with GMC, hold a licensed to practice, be fellowship trained post CCT and preferably have experience in knee osteotomy.
Interviews will take place in November 2025 and we aim to commence this appointment in January 2026.
JD is with Royal College pending approval.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- CCT or DATE within 6 months or eligible for entry on GMC's Specialist Register.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Motivated to ensure the achievements of defined targets.
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates.
- Excellent Clinical Skills.
- Proven abilities in Day Surgery
- Skills in Soft Tissue Knee and Knee Arthroplasty Surgery.
- Fellowship trained.
Desirable
- Have completed a 'Teach the Trainers' course.
- Management Training
- Management, Leadership and Initiative skills.
- Osteotomy Experience.
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Educational supervisor's course and/or accreditation
Management Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement.
Desirable
- Attended management training course.
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment, enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Formal teaching certificate or qualification.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to providing compassionate patient care and excellent patient experience.
- Approachable.
- Effective leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relational ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of individuals from many agencies.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
- Innovative, positive attitude
- Enthusiasm.
- Good record of attendance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- CCT or DATE within 6 months or eligible for entry on GMC's Specialist Register.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Motivated to ensure the achievements of defined targets.
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates.
- Excellent Clinical Skills.
- Proven abilities in Day Surgery
- Skills in Soft Tissue Knee and Knee Arthroplasty Surgery.
- Fellowship trained.
Desirable
- Have completed a 'Teach the Trainers' course.
- Management Training
- Management, Leadership and Initiative skills.
- Osteotomy Experience.
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Educational supervisor's course and/or accreditation
Management Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement.
Desirable
- Attended management training course.
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment, enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Formal teaching certificate or qualification.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to providing compassionate patient care and excellent patient experience.
- Approachable.
- Effective leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relational ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of individuals from many agencies.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
- Innovative, positive attitude
- Enthusiasm.
- Good record of attendance.
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).
