Consultant in T&O (Special interest in Hand & Wrist Surgery)
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate, HG2 7SXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 November 2026
19 days leftJob description
Applications are invited for a Substantive Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant with a special interest in Hand and Wrist Surgery at Harrogate and Distri...
The post holder will work as part of the orthopaedic team to provide a comprehensive service and continuing clinical responsibility for patients under their care. They will manage personal workload in such a way as to ensure that service contract levels are achieved and that work in excess of established contract is undertaken in accordance with the policy of the Trust.
The post holder will work with colleagues to ensure the Trust manages clinical care within the available bed complement and agreed facilities and contribute to the following:
- Mortality and morbidity meetings
- Development and application of agreed clinical guidelines
- Clinical audit
The post holder will provide advice to the Trust, to General Practitioners and other relevant parties on the provision, planning and development of the Trauma and Orthopaedic services.
Full details of the job description and associated responsibilities of the post are available in the attached document
This is an exciting time to join this incredibly friendly Trust and Department as we lead the recovery of the Trauma and Orthopaedic services following the pandemic.This position offers the rewarding prospect of a challenging yet enjoyable career in Trauma and Orthopaedics in a delightful part of the country. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the department to discuss career aspirations or obtain further information about the post. Applications will be welcomed from both newly accredited trainees and established consultants.
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Appropriate Fellowship Training
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
- Understanding of all aspects of specific focus of role
- Knowledge of NHS structures and management arrangements
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Desirable: - Evidence of research publications in field of expertise; - Further Subspeciality skills
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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