Overview
Locum Consultant in the department of Trauma & Orthopaedics. To support the Trust’s Major Trauma Centre in the Yorkshire and Humber region, we are looking to appoint a Locum Orthopaedic Major Trauma Consultant. This is a 10‑PA locum appointment and the post will be available from August 2026 for a period of 6 months. Salary confirmation is subject to 2026 pay awards.
Main duties of the job
This role offers an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering trauma services in the region and improving outcomes for our patients. The successful applicant will work at the centre of a regional network covering nearly 4 million people (adults & children) in our Major Trauma Centre, which includes a dedicated major trauma ward, theatres and critical care facilities. The candidate will join a consultant‑led, multi‑disciplinary team delivering focused care to patients with severe and multiple injuries admitted to the Major Trauma Centre.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest‑quality specialist and integrated care and to realise multi‑year goals through the Leeds Way values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Why you should join our team
The post will maintain our established team of Consultants within the Trauma & Orthopaedic department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are one of the leading healthcare institutions in the world, excelling in patient care, teaching and research. The Trauma & Orthopaedic department has national and international recognition for research and strong research links with the University of Leeds.
We seek those who are interested and have a proven track record in undergraduate and postgraduate education and research, as we are dedicated to extending the boundaries of healthcare and enabling you to expand knowledge in your specialism for the benefit of patients and the profession. We would like applicants who are passionate about passing on these skills to the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals.
What you will bring to the role
The successful applicant must possess FRCS (In Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent, have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) in T&O and be on the specialist register or be within six months of being admitted to the register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics to complement the high‑profile service in Leeds. Applicants should have established skills in managing major trauma, excellent communication and teamwork skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10‑minute presentation on “The role of the MTC Consultant in the next stage of Major Trauma Centres in Yorkshire”.
Person Specification
- FRCS (In Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent.
- Completed higher specialist training in T&O and on the specialist register, or within six months of admission, if in a UK training programme.
- High level of clinical experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics with established skills in managing major trauma.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong commitment to teaching and service development.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are patient‑centred, collaborative, fair, accountable, empowered. They guide and evaluate all our actions and endeavours. We are committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and to help every colleague reach their full potential. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background.
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Locum Consultant in the department of Trauma & Orthopaedics. To support the Trust’s Major Trauma Centre in the Yorkshire and Humber region, we are looking to appoint a Locum Orthopaedic Major Trauma Consultant. This is a 10‑PA locum appointment and the post will be available from August 2026 for a period of 6 months. Salary confirmation is subject to 2026 pay awards.
Main duties of the job
This role offers an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering trauma services in the region and improving outcomes for our patients. The successful applicant will work at the centre of a regional network covering nearly 4 million people (adults & children) in our Major Trauma Centre, which includes a dedicated major trauma ward, theatres and critical care facilities. The candidate will join a consultant‑led, multi‑disciplinary team delivering focused care to patients with severe and multiple injuries admitted to the Major Trauma Centre.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest‑quality specialist and integrated care and to realise multi‑year goals through the Leeds Way values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Why you should join our team
The post will maintain our established team of Consultants within the Trauma & Orthopaedic department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are one of the leading healthcare institutions in the world, excelling in patient care, teaching and research. The Trauma & Orthopaedic department has national and international recognition for research and strong research links with the University of Leeds.
We seek those who are interested and have a proven track record in undergraduate and postgraduate education and research, as we are dedicated to extending the boundaries of healthcare and enabling you to expand knowledge in your specialism for the benefit of patients and the profession. We would like applicants who are passionate about passing on these skills to the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals.
What you will bring to the role
The successful applicant must possess FRCS (In Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent, have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) in T&O and be on the specialist register or be within six months of being admitted to the register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics to complement the high‑profile service in Leeds. Applicants should have established skills in managing major trauma, excellent communication and teamwork skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10‑minute presentation on “The role of the MTC Consultant in the next stage of Major Trauma Centres in Yorkshire”.
Person Specification
- FRCS (In Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent.
- Completed higher specialist training in T&O and on the specialist register, or within six months of admission, if in a UK training programme.
- High level of clinical experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics with established skills in managing major trauma.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong commitment to teaching and service development.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are patient‑centred, collaborative, fair, accountable, empowered. They guide and evaluate all our actions and endeavours. We are committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and to help every colleague reach their full potential. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background.
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