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.
This new substantive post is full time and has been created to develop the Upper Limb Service at Kingston Hospital, providing additional capacity for complex Upper Limb elective and trauma cases. We are seeking candidates who are prepared to work flexibly and will increase the skill mix within the service. Candidates must be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge and experience of treating sub specialty conditions both electively and trauma, as well as demonstrating broad experience in general trauma.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be fellowship trained in upper limb elective and trauma surgery. Experience of shoulder arthroplasty and the management of complex upper limb trauma is essential. We are seeking applicants who have had experience in their fellowship and postgraduatetraining in the management of shoulder and elbow pathologies. The successful candidate will integrate into the upper limb department with regular shoulder MDTs.
This post includes delivery of the consultant 1:10 on call rota and will deliver outpatient services onsite and outreach locations. Elective operating will be delivered both onsite and at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), providing planned Upper limb Trauma list capacity onsite.
About us
The Orthopaedic team value strong collaborative teamwork across all disciplines. There is a well-established multi-disciplinary team, both in outpatients and on Cambridge Ward, and the post holder will be expected to work pro-actively in the efficient day to day running of this busy unit, contributing to the ongoing development of the service.
Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of four partners delivering Elective Orthopaedic services at EOC, and the post holder will have bi-weekly sessions allocated to operate there within their job plan.
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.
Interviews will take place in early 2026 and we aim to commence this appointment in April 2026.
JD is with the Royal College for approval.AAC date TBC
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.
Interviews will take place in early 2026 and we aim to commence this appointment in April 2026.
JD is with the Royal College for approval.AAC date TBC
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).
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