Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Lower Limb Trauma

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job
You will join a team of 27 specialist Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeons delivering a high-quality service to the local and regional population. This post will consolidate the range of specialist trauma expertise available in our Major Trauma Centre (MTC), allowing for timely access to surgery for all patients. The posts will contribute to both the on-call and trauma ward round consultant rota, allowing us to deliver a high-quality, responsive service. The post will contribute to the development of a modern and dynamic outpatient service, using virtual and tele consultations, where appropriate.

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled hip and knee orthopaedic consultant with a specialist interest in the management of trauma. The successful candidate will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical care, surgical interventions, and ongoing management for patients presenting with complex orthopaedic conditions, including major trauma injuries.

You will provide general trauma surgery, as part of their on-call activities, elective practice will not be immediately available. You will lead and participate in specialised clinics dedicated to trauma assessment, treatment planning, and post-operative follow-up. This position also requires contributing to teaching, training, and research within the orthopaedic department, fostering innovation and evidence-based practice.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 188-MA20826
Job locations: T&O Snr Med Staff, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 9th September 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 19th August 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Success in Intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• Experience of supervising Foundation doctors and Specialty trainees
• Fellowship training in lower limb arthroplasty

Desirable

• Entry on Specialist Register
• Demonstrable experience of active and widespread audit participation
• Experience of supervising SpRs
• Specialist in lower limb arthroplasty, periprosthetic fractures and complex trauma

Aptitudes and skills
Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of emergency problems
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, trauma waiting lists and operating lists
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing personal medical education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publications in journals
• Presentations at National level

Living Trust Values
Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: T&O Snr Med Staff, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Care Group Manager, Jonathan Watson, jonathan.watson@uhs.nhs.uk

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.