Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Hip/Knee surgeon) The closing date is 10 December 2025 We are excited to advertise a New Substantive Consultant Orthopaedic post within The Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a dynamic engaged candidate to be appointed as Substantive Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma surgeon, with a specialist interest in lower limb hip & knee arthroplasty, revision hip surgery, and to help with the management of periprosthetic fractures. This post has a 10PA job plan and on-call commitment to a 1 in 12 rota. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to provide: A high quality elective arthroplasty and revision service, including MDT A high quality trauma service, including managing the on-call week, operating/clinics/on‑calls Effective/efficient working to improve the overall efficiency and financial viability of the service A reduction in the referral to treatment time for patients Teaching/support to Residents and Medical Students Support for local/National audit About us STAFF All the Consultant staff are involved in the management of general orthopaedic cases, but each also has a sub‑specialty interest: Name Subspecialty Interest Mr N Ahearn Knee surgery Mr T Ball Foot and Ankle surgery Mr B Bradley Hip & Knee surgery Miss H Bradman Foot and Ankle Surgery Mr J Davis (Governance Lead) Foot and ankle surgery Mr J Hardman Hand and Wrist surgery Mr M Chan Hand and Wrist surgery Mr M Hockings Knee arthroplasty, knee revision and soft tissue knee Mr R Lofthouse Ms J Maggs (Clinical Service Lead) Mr R Ramesh Shoulder and Elbow surgery Mr S Blake Knee arthroplasty, knee revision and soft tissue knee Mr G Wansbrough Foot and Ankle surgery Mr R Hawken Shoulder and Elbow surgery Miss M Ricketts Shoulder and Elbow surgery Middle Grade Staff 1 Associate Specialist 6–7 Specialty Registrars Surgical Care Practitioners 8 Trainees, 3 Foundation Year 1 doctors Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice) CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date. CESR Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School. ATLS / APLS / ALS Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD At least three years in Higher Training in hip or knee subspecialty Knowledge Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the department. Ability to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of NHS structures, management and current political issues, including awareness of national strategic plans and constraints. Ability to demonstrate willingness to lead clinical teams and develop an effective specialist clinical service. Experience of Audit and Management Evidence of innovative development and implementation of guidance Evidence of involving patients in practice Active interest in IT Skills Proven ability to teach clinical skills within multi-disciplinary teams applying evidence based knowledge. Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching Programmes Good spoken and written English language skills Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff. Honesty and reliability Ability to work in a team Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented. Ability to supervise postgraduate research. Evidence of relevant research, publications or presentations Evidence of patient and colleague feedback. Enquiring critical approach to work 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. Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address #J-18808-Ljbffr