Locum Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics - with a Specialist interest in Lower Limb surgeryApplications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, with a sub specialty to suit the needs of the service, at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.
The Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in Trauma and sub-specialty interest to complement the current department, to join a team of 24 Consultants/Associate Specialists providing a full range of services within Trauma & Orthopaedics. It is envisaged that this job will be trauma focussed but have opportunity to undertake elective practice to suit the department and to allow maintenance of elective competencies.
Main duties of the job- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of orthopaedic surgical patients
- To deliver a high quality trauma service
- To maintain an elective interest to suit the needs of the service. This is a replacement locum post in anticipation of a possible substantive post and will be mainly trauma focused but will offer some elective opportunity and could for the right candidate be a developmental trauma only role.
- As we plan our elective recovery, there will be a strong trauma element to this job, understanding that relevant elective competencies need to be maintained.
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the T&O workload
- Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where applicable.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
- To attend meetings as appropriate.
- Fulfill duties of weekly timetable, including any out-of-hours responsibilities and to be a full participant in local MDT processes.
About usRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000, which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
DetailsDate posted: 19 October 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
Reference number: 156-MS-4494-A
Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
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Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- An appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification.
Desirable- Experience in a Trauma and Orthopaedic Fellowship
ExperienceEssential- Wide experience in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery, specifically Trauma Surgery
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Desirable- Current experience of independent periprosthetic and revision hip arthroplasty
Practical and Intellectual SkillsEssential- Speak fluent English to at least IELTS level 7.5.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adapts style depending on audience.
DesirableDisclosure 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer detailsEmployer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director Gavin Bartlett, gavin.bartlett@nhs.net, 07876501167
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