Consultant Orthopaedic - Lower Limb, Watford

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a team of 17 consultants providing a comprehensive emergency trauma and elective orthopaedic service.

Elective work, including outpatients and theatres, takes place at St Albans City Hospital.

The department is well‑staffed across both locations, supporting consistent and high‑quality care.

The appointee is expected to be confident in delivering elective limb arthroplasty services.

The appointee will be expected to contribute actively to administrative, teaching, and research activities within the department. Consultants are expected to represent the department on various Trust committees and take on delegated responsibilities in line with their interests and departmental needs, as assigned by the Clinical Director.

All consultants are responsible for supervising Specialist Registrars, who rotate through the department as part of their training. The appointee is also expected to contribute meaningfully to governance and quality improvement, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.

Working for our organisation

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

Person specification

• GMC Registration
• Success in intercollegiate speciality examination or overseas speciality examination.
• Higher academic degree

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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