Job summaryApplications are invited for a Substantive Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant with a special interest in Hand and Wrist Surgery at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.The successful applicant will join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department which comprises of 12 substantive consultants and a multi-disciplinary team including 4 Specialty Doctors, 4 Fellows, 2 Specialty trainees, 7 trainees on first on call rota.We are looking for a dynamic colleague to join our department and complement the existing clinical expertise. You will be part of a friendly, forward thinking team dedicated to providing high quality care for our patients.Main duties of the jobThe 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 meetingsDevelopment and application of agreed clinical guidelinesClinical auditThe 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.About usThis 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.DetailsDate posted15 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number421-MS-4045CJob locationsHarrogate HospitalLancaster Park RoadHarrogateHG2 7SXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFull details of the job description and associated responsibilities of the post are available in the attached document
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFull details of the job description and associated responsibilities of the post are available in the attached documentPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialEntry 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 interviewAppropriate Fellowship Training
Clinical experience
EssentialoExperience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job planoUnderstanding of all aspects of specific focus of roleoKnowledge of NHS structures and management arrangementsoAbility to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agenciesDesirableEvidence of research publications in field of expertiseFurther Subspeciality skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialEntry 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 interviewAppropriate Fellowship Training
Clinical experience
EssentialoExperience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job planoUnderstanding of all aspects of specific focus of roleoKnowledge of NHS structures and management arrangementsoAbility to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agenciesDesirableEvidence of research publications in field of expertiseFurther Subspeciality skillsDisclosure 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 nameHarrogate and District NHS Foundation TrustAddressHarrogate HospitalLancaster Park RoadHarrogateHG2 7SXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHarrogate and District NHS Foundation TrustAddressHarrogate HospitalLancaster Park RoadHarrogateHG2 7SXUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Consultant in T&O (Special interest in Hand & Wrist Surgery) in Harrogate employer: National Health Service
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