Foot and Ankle Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

Join our growing Foot & Ankle service and play a key role in shaping specialist care across County Durham and Darlington., We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon with a specialist interest in diabetic foot care to support the expansion of our service and strengthen close working with Podiatry colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality care for patients with a wide range of foot and ankle conditions while contributing to service innovation and development.

Based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, the role includes outpatient, theatre and multidisciplinary commitments across Bishop Auckland Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham, with opportunities to support peripheral clinics.

Working within a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, you will help drive excellent clinical outcomes and improve patient experience across the Trust.

A valid UK driving licence is essential due to the multi-site nature of the post.

Shape the future of Foot & Ankle and Diabetic Foot services with us.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will lead and expand an orthopaedic-led diabetic foot service, working closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care for patients with complex diabetic foot conditions. They will work in partnership with colleagues across Diabetic Medicine, Podiatry, Vascular Surgery, Radiology and Infection Services, helping to provide coordinated, evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes.

The post holder will join an experienced team of three Foot & Ankle Consultants and contribute to the delivery of both elective and urgent foot and ankle services. This will include outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, multidisciplinary team meetings and specialist consultations, providing expert input into the management of complex cases. Full participate in on call rota requirments for general trauma.

The successful applicant will support the continued growth and development of Foot & Ankle services across the Trust, helping to shape innovative care pathways and enhance the patient experience. They will also contribute to teaching, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development activities.

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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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