East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with SI in Hip Arthroplasty

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our team principally based at Ipswich Hospital for trauma and outpatients but elective surgery at Essex & Suffolk Elective Orthopaedic Centre (ESEOC) on the Colchester site. The applicant may be required to undertake some clinical (outpatients) and non-clinical activities at Colchester Hospital.

We are inviting applications for a full time Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultant with a specialist interest in lower limb arthroplasty including periarticular / periprosthetic fractures. The precise nature of the role will depend on the applicants and discussion with the clinical directors.

The appointment start date is expected to be August 2026.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to work within and help develop the hip/knee arthroplasty service. They will be required to work in collaboration with the wider MDT. Arthroplasty and revision hip MDT is on a Wednesday evening and is across the ICS. This post does not involve any non-arthroplasty hip or knee surgery.

The post-holder will also be expected to work with colleagues and the Clinical Lead & Director to ensure the service is delivered in line with best practice. The appointee will be largely based at Ipswich Hospital but may be required to undertake clinical and non-clinical work at other sites such as Colchester Hospital and will be expected to work flexibly.

This role involves a one in 12 on calls (adult and paediatric trauma). They will be expected to deal with the general trauma as well as subspecialty trauma including periprosthetic fractures. Chest and head injuries are admitted under the care of the General surgeons. The spinal team are responsible for all spinal admissions.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Date posted

24 February 2026

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

432-MI2820

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities are:

General responsibilities including participation in Consultant on call rota
Specialist Clinics
Outpatient clinics
Operating: as per specialty
Teaching
Research
Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates
Participation in Clinical Governance

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities are:

General responsibilities including participation in Consultant on call rota
Specialist Clinics
Outpatient clinics
Operating: as per specialty
Teaching
Research
Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates
Participation in Clinical Governance

Person Specification

Essential

Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
FRCS(Tr&Orth) or Equivalent
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining
Ability to work in a team
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

Higher education qualification
Research qualifications
Recognised fellowship training in knee arthroplasty including revisions
Management training and experience
Evidence of service improvement
Evidence of participation in medical education
Academic experience to set up academic programme
Ability of fulfil out of hour duties in a timely manner

Person Specification

Essential

Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
FRCS(Tr&Orth) or Equivalent
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining
Ability to work in a team
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

Higher education qualification
Research qualifications
Recognised fellowship training in knee arthroplasty including revisions
Management training and experience
Evidence of service improvement
Evidence of participation in medical education
Academic experience to set up academic programme
Ability of fulfil out of hour duties in a timely manner

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Employer's website

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