Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Revision Hip & Knee Surgery)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in complex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty to join our dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedic team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT). This substantive post is designed to strengthen our growing revision arthroplasty service and support the Trust’s role as a designated Major Revision Centre (MRC) for revision knee arthroplasty. The successful applicant will contribute to our strategic aim of becoming a centre of excellence for complex lower limb reconstruction in the South East. Candidates will need to show evidence of specialist training in Lower Limb arthroplasty and Revision surgery. It is desirable that the selected candidate increase the skill mix within the current unit. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience of treating lower limb conditions, both elective and trauma, as well as be competent in general non-specialist trauma as they will participate in the general on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Duties

• Lead & deliver a comprehensive service in revision hip & knee arthroplasty
• Undertake complex primary joint replacements & contribute to the general lower limb arthroplasty workload
• Provide inpatient & outpatient care
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for infection & complex revision planning
• Provide expert supervision & mentorship to orthopaedic trainees, registrars & fellows

• Participate in the consultant trauma on-call rota based at QEQM
• On-call responsibilities will be supported by appropriate trauma PAs in the job plan

• Actively contribute to undergraduate & postgraduate teaching, including FRCS (Orth) preparation & regional educational programmes
• Provide clinical supervision & workplace-based assessments for KSS Deanery trainees

• Engage in clinical audit, outcome monitoring & service evaluation
• Participate in or lead research relevant to arthroplasty & revision surgery, supported by academic links & research infrastructure

• Drive pathway improvements in revision surgery, including preoperative optimisation, enhanced recovery, infection prevention & implant strategy
• Collaborate with procurement & theatre teams to assess & implement surgical innovations
• Support the Trust’s vision to establish itself as a high-volume, high-complexity revision hub for the region

Qualifications and Experience

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• Minimum 5 years NHS Experience
• Fellowship-level training in complex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty
• Strong experience in managing complex arthroplasty cases and revision scenarios
• Experience with robotic-assisted or computer-navigated arthroplasty
• Evidence of leadership in service development or multidisciplinary collaboration
• Higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc) or research experience
• Engagement with national bodies (e.g. BOA, BHS, GIRFT, NJR committees)

Clinical/Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in managing complex arthroplasty cases and revision scenarios
• Able to operate within a teaching/training culture
• Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise
• Displays sound professional judgement

Clinical Governance

• Understands the issues of patient safety & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
• Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility
• Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based medicine
• Embraces evidence-based practice & audit
• Participation in Governance, Hospital committees, audit
• Publications in speciality in peer-reviewed journals within last 5 years

Personal/professional attributes

• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• Recognises clinical constraints & the realities of rationing of care
• Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
• Ability to demonstrate decisiveness and accountability
• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation

Other requirements

• Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people
• Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & confidence
• Ability to direct and organise teams

Organisation and Planning (both personal & departmental)

• Understands the issues of patient safety & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
• Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility
• Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively

The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework. We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help. We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.