Closing date: 27 July 2026

Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in Foot & Ankle Surgery. This post will support the delivery of high-quality elective and trauma care within our busy Orthopaedic department, contributing to both inpatient and outpatient services.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking team of consultants. This role is essential in maintaining clinical continuity in foot & ankle services, and offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to service development and multidisciplinary care.

This locum post is available for an initial fixed-term period, with the possibility of extension depending on service needs. The postholder will be expected to participate in the trauma on-call rota and provide supervision to junior medical staff.

Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for delivering high-quality care in trauma and orthopaedics, with a specialist focus on foot & ankle surgery. Duties will include elective and trauma operating, outpatient clinics, and participation in the on-call rota. The post also includes supervision of junior medical staff and involvement in clinical governance activities.

For a full breakdown of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 264-8096879-SUR
Job locations: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCS
• FRCS (T&O) or equivalent qualification
• Entry on specialist register or within 6 months of starting post.
• ATLS
• Fellowship (paediatric)

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Commitment to education and training
• Experience of working in MDT framework

Desirable

• Consultant level experience

Skills
Essential

• Leadership skills
• Organisational and management skills
• Communication Skills
• Commitment to training and development
• Interest in clinical audit
• Evidence of previous audits in chosen subspecialities
• Have published original work in peer review journals
• Evidence of working collaboratively with NHS and other agencies
• Ability to network with colleagues in specialist units

Desirable

• Evidence of prizes or scholarships in chosen field

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: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Mr Srinivasan Shyamsundar
s.shyamsundar@nhs.net
01536492826