Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (with interest in Upper Limb)

Job summaryWe are seeking to appoint a full time, substantive Consultant with an interest in Upper Limb surgery to work within the directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics.We welcome applications from the full spectrum of experience - those about to complete specialist training to those who have established careers.Subspeciality interest in upper limb surgery, primarily shoulder and elbow but a broader spectrum including shoulder would be considered. Trauma experience is essential.Main duties of the jobWe expect this person to help deliver and network the Orthopaedic service within Lancashire. This includes:Undertaking elective and fracture outpatient clinicsElective and trauma operating sessionsWard round duties and associated administrationOn call duties are 1:8 week of on call shared with a colleague alternating days. All other weeks are based on elective activity and an occasional trauma list. The successful applicant will complement the team of established consultants and wider MDT within the directorate.The post is subject to the Trust's terms and conditions of service. The post will have sessions at both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital.About usServices are provided from our two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. They are also provided from our community sites at Pendle Community Hospital, Accrington Health Centre, Clitheroe Community Hospital and Rossendale Health Centre.The Emergency Department at Blackburn is the only ED for East Lancashire and is a Trauma Unit in the Lancashire Trauma Network working closely with the Trauma Centre at the Royal Preston Hospital. The ED is supported by Urgent Care Centres at Blackburn and Burnley and a Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington.DetailsDate posted11 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number435-MQ137-26Job locationsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS TrustHaslingden RoadBlackburnBB2 3HHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe department of Orthopaedics provides a general Orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is consultant led with 2 all day trauma lists in the week and one all day at weekends.There is a 1:8 on call week alternating day cover with a colleague. All the Consultants provide a general Orthopaedic service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest. There are excellent links with teaching units within the North West region.Operative facilities are provided in 8 laminar flow theatres across the Trust with 5 at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and 3 at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. A comprehensive range of trauma and elective instrumentation is held and regularly updated. Outpatient clinics are based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Peripheral Orthopaedic clinics are held in Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.The post holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them. They will devote time to this activity on a regular basis and may be named as a point of contact for educational supervision, appraisal and career advice. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the education of medical students attached to the department. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe department of Orthopaedics provides a general Orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is consultant led with 2 all day trauma lists in the week and one all day at weekends.There is a 1:8 on call week alternating day cover with a colleague. All the Consultants provide a general Orthopaedic service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest. There are excellent links with teaching units within the North West region.Operative facilities are provided in 8 laminar flow theatres across the Trust with 5 at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and 3 at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. A comprehensive range of trauma and elective instrumentation is held and regularly updated. Outpatient clinics are based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Peripheral Orthopaedic clinics are held in Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.The post holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them. They will devote time to this activity on a regular basis and may be named as a point of contact for educational supervision, appraisal and career advice. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the education of medical students attached to the department.Person Specification ATTAINMENTS EssentialFull registration with GMC & a licence to practiseInclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 monthsFRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditationDesirableEvidence of recent publications/ researchHigher degree TRAINING EssentialRecognised higher professional trainingSubspecialty interest in Upper LimbTraining in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)Fellowship trainedDesirableATLS EXPERIENCE EssentialSpecialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalentDesirableDemonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff Person Specification ATTAINMENTS EssentialFull registration with GMC & a licence to practiseInclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 monthsFRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditationDesirableEvidence of recent publications/ researchHigher degree TRAINING EssentialRecognised higher professional trainingSubspecialty interest in Upper LimbTraining in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)Fellowship trainedDesirableATLS EXPERIENCE EssentialSpecialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalentDesirableDemonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staffDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS TrustAddressEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS TrustHaslingden RoadBlackburnBB2 3HHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS TrustAddressEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS TrustHaslingden RoadBlackburnBB2 3HHUnited KingdomEmployer's website