Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Trauma Surgery
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Trauma Surgery, based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. This is a fixed term post until 30/01/2026.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic forward thinking team of Orthopaedic Surgeons with a range of special interests, including lower limb arthroplasty, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow and hand and wrist.
The orthopaedic sub division is supported by a full time Consultant Orthogeriatrician and an accompanying team.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practice.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support the trauma surgery service at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). This will be a flexible post providing Trauma lists, fracture clinics and on call cover.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10PAs with 9 PAs allocated to DCC and 1 PA allocated to SPA. The job plan is worked on a flexible basis.
There is a requirement for the successful candidate to participate on the on-call rota and this is currently 1:12 weekends and 1 weekday every 3 weeks.
Person Specification Qualification Essential Full GMC registration and LTP FRCS or equivalent Primary Medical Degree ATLS Desirable Further postgraduate degree Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). CESR or European Community Rights. Experience Essential Specialist Registrar Training or equivalent in Orthopaedic Surgery An understanding of departmental management Desirable Managerial Training Ability Essential Proven ability in trauma and orthopaedic surgery Evidence of ability to lead a team effectively Desirable Evidence of personal outcome data related to specialist interest Trauma surgery. Audit and Research Essential Interest and knowledge of audit Evidence of completion of audit Published research or audits or case reports in peer reviewed journals Desirable Evidence of experience in research and relevant publications related to Trauma. Teaching and Education Essential Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Desirable Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Other Essential Effective communication skills. Highly innovative Desirable Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges
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Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Trauma Surgery, based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. This is a fixed term post until 30/01/2026.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic forward thinking team of Orthopaedic Surgeons with a range of special interests, including lower limb arthroplasty, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow and hand and wrist.
The orthopaedic sub division is supported by a full time Consultant Orthogeriatrician and an accompanying team.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practice.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support the trauma surgery service at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). This will be a flexible post providing Trauma lists, fracture clinics and on call cover.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10PAs with 9 PAs allocated to DCC and 1 PA allocated to SPA. The job plan is worked on a flexible basis.
There is a requirement for the successful candidate to participate on the on-call rota and this is currently 1:12 weekends and 1 weekday every 3 weeks.
Person Specification Qualification Essential Full GMC registration and LTP FRCS or equivalent Primary Medical Degree ATLS Desirable Further postgraduate degree Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). CESR or European Community Rights. Experience Essential Specialist Registrar Training or equivalent in Orthopaedic Surgery An understanding of departmental management Desirable Managerial Training Ability Essential Proven ability in trauma and orthopaedic surgery Evidence of ability to lead a team effectively Desirable Evidence of personal outcome data related to specialist interest Trauma surgery. Audit and Research Essential Interest and knowledge of audit Evidence of completion of audit Published research or audits or case reports in peer reviewed journals Desirable Evidence of experience in research and relevant publications related to Trauma. Teaching and Education Essential Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Desirable Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Other Essential Effective communication skills. Highly innovative Desirable Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges
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