Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon; Upper Limb

Employer:

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Oswestry, Shropshire

Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum

Closing date: 10/02/2026 23:59

Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values:
Professional, Excellence, Respect, Friendly, Inclusive and Caring.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Hand and Upper Limb surgery to join our team at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in Shropshire. This post will involve training in a specialist element as part of our succession plan.

As our Orthopaedic Surgeon, you will be performing general hand and upper limb spasticity surgery for the paediatric and adult population.

• Providing preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and postoperative follow-up for patients
• Ensuring all treatments meet the highest standards of safety and clinical effectiveness
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and improve clinical pathways
• Contributing to audit, research, and the ongoing development of the service
• Participating in appraisal, revalidation, and continuing professional development activities
• Supporting the training and supervision of junior clinical staff

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details on the main responsibilities of this role and the essential and desirable criteria.

• Understanding of principles of audit
• Demonstrate recent leadership of audit, process and outcomes
• Experience in audit specifically regarding Upper Limb surgery

• Fully trained in the generality of Upper Limb surgery and able to develop a sub-speciality interest
• All round Orthopaedic experience
• Fellowship in area of special interest 12 months minimum post entry onto the specialist register
• 12 Months + subspecialty fellowship training
• Independent surgical practice in core Upper Limb procedures (as evidenced within log-book)
• Subspecialist interest in upper limb spasticity surgery and/or paediatric upper limb trauma surgery

• Full GMC registration: registered with the GMC with licence to practice with no restrictions and currently practicing clinician
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for T&O via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be…