Overview
An opportunity has arisen to join our team principally based at Ipswich Hospital for trauma and outpatients but elective surgery at Essex & Suffolk Elective Orthopaedic Centre (ESEOC) on the Colchester site. The appointee may be required to undertake some clinical (outpatients) and non-clinical activities at Colchester Hospital. We are inviting applications for a full time Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultant with a specialist interest in lower limb arthroplasty including periarticular / periprosthetic fractures. The precise nature of the role will depend on the applicant and discussion with the clinical directors. The appointment start date is expected to be August 2026.
Main duties
The post-holder will be expected to work within and help develop the hip/knee arthroplasty service and to collaborate with the wider MDT. Arthroplasty and revision hip MDT is on a Wednesday evening and is across the ICS. This post does not involve any non-arthroplasty hip or knee surgery. The post-holder will also work with colleagues and the Clinical Lead & Director to ensure the service is delivered in line with best practice. The appointee will be largely based at Ipswich Hospital but may be required to undertake clinical and non-clinical work at other sites such as Colchester Hospital and will be expected to work flexibly. This role involves a one in 12 on-call arrangement (adult and paediatric trauma). They will be expected to deal with general trauma as well as subspecialty trauma including periprosthetic fractures. Chest and head injuries are admitted under the care of General surgeons. The spinal team are responsible for all spinal admissions.
About Us
We are ESNEFT and provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone, and we focus on improving processes to reduce time delays for staff and patients.
Details
Date posted: 24 February 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 432-MI2820
Job responsibilities
The Key Duties and Responsibilities include:
* General responsibilities including participation in Consultant on-call rota
* Specialist Clinics
* Outpatient clinics
* Operating: as per specialty
* Teaching
* Research
* Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
* Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates
* Participation in Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Essential
* Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
* FRCS(Tr&Orth) or Equivalent
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining
* Ability to work in a team
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Good interpersonal skills
* Desirable
* Higher education qualification
* Research qualifications
* Recognised fellowship training in knee arthroplasty including revisions
* Management training and experience
* Evidence of service improvement
* Evidence of participation in medical education
* Academic experience to set up academic programme
* Ability to fulfil out of hour duties in a timely manner
Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure must be submitted to the DBS 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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on the UK government site.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Ipswich Hospital
Heath Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
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