Consultant in T&O; Special interest in Hand & Wrist Surgery

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Substantive Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant with a special interest in Hand and Wrist Surgery at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department which comprises of 12 substantive consultants and a multi-disciplinary team including 4 Specialty Doctors, 4 Fellows, 2 Specialty trainees, 7 trainees on first on call rota.

We are looking for a dynamic colleague to join our department and complement the existing clinical expertise. You will be part of a friendly, forward thinking team dedicated to providing high quality care for our patients.

Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work as part of the orthopaedic team to provide a comprehensive service and continuing clinical responsibility for patients under their care. They will manage personal workload in such a way as to ensure that service contract levels are achieved and that work in excess of established contract is undertaken in accordance with the policy of the Trust.

The post holder will work with colleagues to ensure the Trust manages clinical care within the available bed complement and agreed facilities and contribute to the following:

Mortality and morbidity meetings

Development and application of agreed clinical guidelines

Clinical audit

The post holder will provide advice to the Trust, to General Practitioners and other relevant parties on the provision, planning and development of the Trauma and Orthopaedic services.

About us This is an exciting time to join this incredibly friendly Trust and Department as we lead the recovery of the Trauma and Orthopaedic services following the pandemic.

This position offers the rewarding prospect of a challenging yet enjoyable career in Trauma and Orthopaedics in a delightful part of the country. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the department to discuss career aspirations or obtain further information about the post. Applications will be welcomed from both newly accredited trainees and established consultants.

Details Date posted
15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant Salary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
421-MS-4045CJob locations

Harrogate Hospital Lancaster Park RoadHarrogateHG2 7SX
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details of the job description and associated responsibilities of the post are available in the attached document
Job description
Job responsibilities

Full details of the job description and associated responsibilities of the post are available in the attached document

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview

Appropriate Fellowship Training

Clinical experience

Essentialo Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plano

Understanding of all aspects of specific focus of roleo

Knowledge of NHS structures and management arrangement so

Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies

Desirable

Evidence of research publications in field of expertise

Further Subspeciality skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview

Appropriate Fellowship Training

Clinical experience

Essentialo Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plano

Understanding of all aspects of specific focus of roleo

Knowledge of NHS structures and management arrangement so

Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies

Desirable

Evidence of research publications in field of expertise

Further Subspeciality skills

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.

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