Job summary

We are actively seeking three locum consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeons. The department would expect appropriate fellowship training or previous experience in the areas of major trauma, orthopaedic trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery.

You will join a dynamic team at the Peninsula Trauma Centre which is part of an expanding university teaching hospital in Britain's Ocean City. This is an opportunity to live and work in one of the most attractive parts of England. There is easy access to both coasts of Devon and Cornwall with beautiful beaches and we are in close proximity to Dartmoor National Park, the Tamar Valley and South Hams. Good transport links exist to London and the rest of the country with an international airport situated close by in Exeter that serves most of Europe. There are excellent local schools.

Main duties of the job

These posts are an additional appointment and the successful candidate would contribute to the major trauma and orthopaedic trauma services.

The successful candidate will be employed by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPT) which is closely associated with Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPMED). The successful candidate will be based in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department where there are numerous teaching and growing research opportunities in collaboration with PUPMED and the clinical trials unit. For a full description of the main hospitals and services of the Trust please see www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk.

About us

The Musculoskeletal Service Line

The Service Line has responsibility for all aspects of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Orthogeriatrics services. The Directorate Clinical Director and Directorate Manger have responsibility for the department and are supported by a Matron.

Derriford Hospital has a regional Emergency Department and provides tertiary services including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery in addition to its' status as the Major Trauma Centre for the South West Peninsula.

Scope of the service

The Orthopaedic Department provides emergency and elective inpatient, day case and outpatient services to the catchment population of the Trust, which includes Plymouth and the surrounding area (South Hams and East Cornwall). Most outpatient services are delivered from Derriford Hospital, with outreach clinics being held in community hospitals. Elective operating is delivered at Derriford Hospital. The Paediatric Orthopaedic team offer outreach and in-reach paediatric services for North Devon and Cornwall and have been actively developing a "hub and spoke" model for the delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours

Reference number

216-G1-TRA8228657

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of diagnosis and treatment to inpatients and outpatients in both trauma and elective surgery.

As a senior employee of the Trust, the post holder will work in close cooperation with and support other clinical, medical professional and management colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to our patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following:

To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service

• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions service plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty
• To work effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and promote team working

Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of diagnosis and treatment to inpatients and outpatients in both trauma and elective surgery. As a senior employee of the Trust, the post holder will work in close cooperation with and support other clinical, medical professional and management colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to our patients. Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following: To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions service plans To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty To work effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and promote team working

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & special training

Essential

• oFull GMC Registration oEuropean Community Rights oAn appropriate higher surgical qualification. ETC provider (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Higher degree. DCOTS Course

Particular skills and experience

Essential

• Experience of trauma and relevant sub-specialty surgery at specialist registrar level or equivalent. Appropriate fellowship or equivalent experience. Ability to lead a team.

Desirable

• Broad and deep experience of trauma and relevant sub-specialty surgery. Understanding of NHS. Good time management.

Research & clinical audit

Essential

• Contemporaneous publications in peer reviewed journals. Contemporaneous presentations at national/international congress Evidence of clinical audit.

Desirable

• NIHR portfolio Quality improvement portfolio

Teaching

Essential

• Teaching portfolio.

Desirable

• Postgraduate teaching qualification. ETC/ATLS instructor.

Communication & interpersonal skills

Essential

• High quality presentation of CV/Application Team working portfolio

Desirable

• Mentorship portfolio

Management

Essential

• Management portfolio

Desirable

• Postgraduate management course or qualification

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Resilience

Person Specification Education, qualifications & special training Essential oFull GMC Registration oEuropean Community Rights oAn appropriate higher surgical qualification. ETC provider (or equivalent) Desirable Higher degree. DCOTS Course Particular skills and experience Essential Experience of trauma and relevant sub-specialty surgery at specialist registrar level or equivalent. Appropriate fellowship or equivalent experience. Ability to lead a team. Desirable Broad and deep experience of trauma and relevant sub-specialty surgery. Understanding of NHS. Good time management. Research & clinical audit Essential Contemporaneous publications in peer reviewed journals. Contemporaneous presentations at national/international congress Evidence of clinical audit. Desirable NIHR portfolio Quality improvement portfolio Teaching Essential Teaching portfolio. Desirable Postgraduate teaching qualification. ETC/ATLS instructor. Communication & interpersonal skills Essential High quality presentation of CV/Application Team working portfolio Desirable Mentorship portfolio Management Essential Management portfolio Desirable Postgraduate management course or qualification Practical Requirements Essential Resilience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)