Job summaryApplications are invited for an enthusiastic lower limb arthroplasty surgeon colleague to join our friendly department at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is a substantive appointment. An opportunity has arisen at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead to appoint a new member of the team to address the demand for lower limb arthroplasty surgery and trauma cover. The appointed surgeon will be competent to perform primary lower limb arthroplasties such as primary total hip replacement, primary total knee replacement and unicondylar knee replacement, following fellowship training in lower limb arthroplasty. We currently have aspirations to increase the proportion of day case procedures, and we anticipate that the appointed surgeon will participate in this work stream and fully embrace the efficiencies of the GIRFT recommendations.
Main duties of the jobThe appointed candidate should have a firm grasp of common trauma presentations, ideally with fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma. Ideally the appointed candidate will be able to perform basic Upper Limb and Foot & Ankle trauma cases. An interest in supporting paediatric trauma would be desirable.
The successful candidate will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead with occasional off-site clinics. Gateshead is a short commute to the vibrant city of Newcastle and has the added attraction of being close to the Northumberland Coast and the Lake District in Cumbria.
The department consists of 10 full-time and 2 part-time consultants, 9 middle grades, 3 surgical care practitioners and 1 surgical assistant. 3 ST trainees are allocated to our unit as well as 1 core trainee. Currently 10 full-time consultants take part in a 1:10 on call rota and this post will include on call commitments. About usBased in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. DetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
Per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number297-8308095-AJob locationsQueen Elizabeth HospitalQueen Elizabeth AvenueGatesheadNE9 6SXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead. This is a full-time post to replace an existing vacancy. The allocated PAs will be 10.0 with additional PAs being available based on service need. The post includes a 1:2 or 1:3 weekday on call / trauma rota and a 1:10 weekend on call rota. It is expected that there will be at least one elective and one fracture clinic a week. There will be regular sessions for elective surgery, the delivery of which may be flexible depending on the theatre scheduling. Adequate time will be allocated for CPD activity.
The job plan is flexible, and an illustration is attached below (subject to change).The post holder will work flexibly with their consultant colleagues within the wide remit of the Departments activity. A formal job plan will be agreed on appointment.
New appointments will have secretarial support provided by the T&O Medical Secretary team and the theatres central scheduling team.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe job will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead. This is a full-time post to replace an existing vacancy. The allocated PAs will be 10.0 with additional PAs being available based on service need. The post includes a 1:2 or 1:3 weekday on call / trauma rota and a 1:10 weekend on call rota. It is expected that there will be at least one elective and one fracture clinic a week. There will be regular sessions for elective surgery, the delivery of which may be flexible depending on the theatre scheduling. Adequate time will be allocated for CPD activity.
The job plan is flexible, and an illustration is attached below (subject to change).The post holder will work flexibly with their consultant colleagues within the wide remit of the Departments activity. A formal job plan will be agreed on appointment.
New appointments will have secretarial support provided by the T&O Medical Secretary team and the theatres central scheduling team. Person Specification
Registration
EssentialFull registration with the GMCEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR (or) European Community Rights
Examination / Qualification
EssentialThe FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination qualification or qualification of an equivalent levelDesirableProven track record of research and publications
Experience
EssentialEvidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi - disciplinary basis with all levels of staffAppropriate specialised training within T&OEvidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
Person Specification
Registration
EssentialFull registration with the GMCEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR (or) European Community Rights
Examination / Qualification
EssentialThe FRCS (Tr & Orth) examination qualification or qualification of an equivalent levelDesirableProven track record of research and publications
Experience
EssentialEvidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi - disciplinary basis with all levels of staffAppropriate specialised training within T&OEvidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical 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
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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 nameGateshead Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressQueen Elizabeth HospitalQueen Elizabeth AvenueGatesheadNE9 6SXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGateshead Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressQueen Elizabeth HospitalQueen Elizabeth AvenueGatesheadNE9 6SXUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics - Arthroplasty and trauma in Gateshead employer: National Health Service
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