Job summary

We are a dynamic team based at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust and are keen to expand our consultant body on theYork site with another enthusiastic colleague. This prospectus should hopefully provide you greater insight about the fantastic team atYork and the benefits of living and working in the historic city of York.

The post is for an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Foot and Ankle. The current working model includes a 1 in 10 rota covering a trauma intake providing an in-reach and referral service to otherSurgical Wards and the Emergency department. There is dedicated daily trauma list capacity for the prompt management of trauma tocomplement a 24/7 rota, supported by an experienced multi-disciplinary orthopaedic team.

Job plans will be reviewed at least annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's typical working pattern, duties and responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities and external commitments.

Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder, up to a maximum of 2 for full time posts, taking the maximum total to 12.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced foot & ankle surgeon to join the current team of lower limb surgeons for a 6 month fixed term contract to start February 2027 .

The post holder will have a 10 PA job plan consisting of 8 clinical sessions 1 Admin & 1 SPA session. Whilst some of the sessions will be at fixed times during the week, the requirements of this post mean that there will be a need for the post holder to adopt a flexible approach to their weekly commitments. Weekly activity will be confirmed at least 6 weeks in advance.

This post carries a 1:10 on call & trauma commitment. The on call rota is split into 2 separate blocks - Monday to Thursday & Friday to Sunday. During on call time the post holder is responsible for the management of all acute Orthopaedic admissions & trauma lists. Elective activity during this time is cancelled. The post holder is expected to adhere to the Directorate guidelines on consultant responsibilities during on call weeks & demonstrate good communication with colleagues for the handover of patient care, when appropriate. No leave should be taken during on call time unless appropriate cover arrangements have been made, agreed & approved by the Clinical Director

On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director will commence discussions to finalise the job plan which will become operational on commencement.

About us

The York Department currently consists of 14 orthopaedic surgeons providing on call, trauma and elective services at York Hospital. We have an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside the surgeons, including Extended Scope Physiotherapists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

29 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

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-8340276-LC-S-Y-NR

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description attached

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.

Disability Confident and Mindful Employer

The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.

Job description Job responsibilities For more information please see the job description attached Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us. Disability Confident and Mindful Employer The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.

Person Specification

Qualificatons

Essential

• GMC Registered with a licence to practice
• ATLS

Desirable

• Substantive NHS Experience
• MSc or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Practice / Competence

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery
• Knowledge of good medical practice and the GMC requirements

Desirable

• Fellowship experience in foot and ankle surgery
• Experience of managing complex foot and ankle trauma

Mentoring & Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
• Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures

Desirable

• Experience of supervising SpRs/specialiast trainees

Leadership & Teamwork

Essential

• Work effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
• Willingness to work with Consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service

Desirable

• Familiarity of issues of service organisation and development

Person Specification Qualificatons Essential GMC Registered with a licence to practice ATLS Desirable Substantive NHS Experience MSc or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical Practice / Competence Essential Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery Knowledge of good medical practice and the GMC requirements Desirable Fellowship experience in foot and ankle surgery Experience of managing complex foot and ankle trauma Mentoring & Teaching Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures Desirable Experience of supervising SpRs/specialiast trainees Leadership & Teamwork Essential Work effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives Willingness to work with Consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service Desirable Familiarity of issues of service organisation and development

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).

Additional information 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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)