Consultant T&O: Shoulder & Elbow (with interest in Upper Limb Trauma)

Job responsibilitiesThe department is expanding its consultant body to strengthen subspecialty services and to deliver timely, effective care to the local population. The hospital benefits from two newly built laminar flow orthopaedic operating theatres to provide high volume, low complexity activity. The post holder will contribute to a high-quality shoulder and elbow service and upper limb trauma pathway, take a full share of general trauma on call, adult and paediatric, and contribute to teaching, training, research, audit and service development as part of a collaborative consultant team.Person Specification

EssentialFull GMC registration with a licence to practiseOn the GMC Specialist Register for Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, or eligible and within 6 months of CCT date at the date of interviewFRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalentValid ATLS (or equivalent), or will complete within 6 months of startingAble to take part in general trauma on call, adult and paediatric, at 1 in 12 (1 in 24 less than full time), with recent adult and paediatric trauma experienceFluent spoken and written English

Training and fellowship

EssentialFellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery (minimum 6 months; 12 months preferred) or equivalent documented training at a recognised centre of excellence post CCT/CESRDesirableSecond fellowship in major trauma centre or complex upper limb trauma training; teaching or leadership qualification

Operative experience

EssentialLogbook showing independent upper limb trauma, arthroscopic surgery and shoulder arthroplastyDesirableRevision shoulder surgery; hand and wrist trauma; experience of dual-consultant or complex operating

Post-specific skills

EssentialExperience of managing upper limb trauma, including proximal humerus, elbow and complex periarticular fracturesDesirableExperience of developing an upper limb trauma pathway or rapid-access shoulder service

General trauma

EssentialBroad independent experience of adult orthopaedic trauma, including hip fracture surgery; experience of managing common paediatric fractures, with commitment to maintain this competence through induction and CPDDesirableMajor trauma centre experience; consultant level on-call experience

Independent practice

EssentialAbility to practise independently as a consultantDesirableConsultant or equivalent level experience

Audit, QI and safety

EssentialParticipation in audit and QI; understanding of clinical governanceDesirableLed a completed audit or QI project that changed practice; registry experience

Research

EssentialUnderstanding of research methods and critical appraisalDesirablePeer-reviewed publications; national presentations; ability to supervise research

Teaching and training

EssentialExperience of teaching and supervising doctors in training and studentsDesirableFormal educational role

Leadership and management

EssentialUnderstanding of the NHS and resource constraints; effective team workingDesirableFormal leadership training; led a service change or pathway
Person Specification

Requirements

EssentialFull GMC registration with a licence to practiseOn the GMC Specialist Register for Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, or eligible and within 6 months of CCT date at the date of interviewFRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalentValid ATLS (or equivalent), or will complete within 6 months of startingAble to take part in general trauma on call, adult and paediatric, at 1 in 12 (1 in 24 less than full time), with recent adult and paediatric trauma experienceFluent spoken and written English

Training and fellowship

EssentialFellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery (minimum 6 months; 12 months preferred) or equivalent documented training at a recognised centre of excellence post CCT/CESRDesirableSecond fellowship in major trauma centre or complex upper limb trauma training; teaching or leadership qualification

Operative experience

EssentialLogbook showing independent upper limb trauma, arthroscopic surgery and shoulder arthroplastyDesirableRevision shoulder surgery; hand and wrist trauma; experience of dual-consultant or complex operating

Post-specific skills

EssentialExperience of managing upper limb trauma, including proximal humerus, elbow and complex periarticular fracturesDesirableExperience of developing an upper limb trauma pathway or rapid-access shoulder service

General trauma

EssentialBroad independent experience of adult orthopaedic trauma, including hip fracture surgery; experience of managing common paediatric fractures, with commitment to maintain this competence through induction and CPDDesirableMajor trauma centre experience; consultant level on-call experience

Independent practice

EssentialAbility to practise independently as a consultantDesirableConsultant or equivalent level experience

Audit, QI and safety

EssentialParticipation in audit and QI; understanding of clinical governanceDesirableLed a completed audit or QI project that changed practice; registry experience

Research

EssentialUnderstanding of research methods and critical appraisalDesirablePeer-reviewed publications; national presentations; ability to supervise research

Teaching and training

EssentialExperience of teaching and supervising doctors in training and studentsDesirableFormal educational role

Leadership and management

Job summaryJob title: Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder & Elbow (with an interest in Upper Limb Trauma)Contract: PermanentHours: Full-time, 10 PAsSalary: 113,565 to 150,569 per annumInterview Date: 17 December 2026We are looking for a fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon with a strong interest in upper limb trauma to join our forward-thinking and expanding Trauma and Orthopaedic department at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This post is one of four new Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic posts, alongside Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, Orthopaedic Spine and Children's Orthopaedics.You will contribute to an elective shoulder and elbow service and lead the development of upper limb trauma care at MKUH, including a dedicated acute upper limb pathway. The post includes general trauma on call, adult and paediatric, currently 1 in 12. The job plan on appointment is 10 PAs, split 8 DCC : 2 SPA.MKUH is a University Teaching Hospital in partnership with the University of
Buckingham, with undergraduate teaching delivered through the Buckingham and Oxford medical schools. MKUH works in a network with Oxford University Hospitals for complex work, including major trauma, sarcoma and, through the Oxford Bone Infection Unit, complex infection work.Main duties of the jobo Provide elective shoulder and elbow care, including open and arthroscopic surgery, and shoulder arthroplasty.o Provide upper limb trauma, including proximal humerus, elbow and complex fracture management, and develop a dedicated upper limb acute injury pathway.o Run subspecialty clinics and contribute to fracture clinic supervision.o Work with physiotherapy and radiology to build an upper limb MDT.o Share general trauma on call, adult and paediatric (1 in 12).o Teach and supervise students and doctors in training, and act as named educational supervisor where appropriate.o Take part in annual job planning, appraisal and revalidation, with support from the New Consultant Development Programme
and a named mentorInformal visits and discussions are welcome and encouraged after shortlisting.Interview dates to be confirmed. We expect the post to start from candidate's first availability, with flexibility for notice periods and for those completing training.We support flexible working and welcome applications from people who wish to work less than full time or job-share. Applications are welcome from doctors within six months of their CCT date at the time of interview.About usMilton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.As a medium-sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and
Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -For further information about Milton Keynes, please visit - Visit Milton
KeynesDetailsDate posted04 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year