Job summaryWe are seeking to appoint a full time, substantive Consultant with an interest in Lower Limb surgery to work within the directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics.We welcome applications from the full spectrum of experience - those about to complete specialist training to those who have established careers.Subspeciality interest in hip & knee arthroplasty is required. Experience in management of metastatic bone disease would be advantageousMain duties of the jobWe expect this person to help deliver and network the Orthopaedic service within Lancashire. This includes:Undertaking elective and fracture outpatient clinicElective and trauma operating sessionsWard round duties and associated administrationOn call duties are 1:8 week of on call shared with a colleague alternating days. All other weeks are based on elective activity and an occasional trauma list. The successful applicant will complement the team of established consultants and wider MDT within the directorate.The post is subject to the Trust's terms and conditions of service.
The post will have sessions at both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital.About usServices are provided from our two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. They are also provided from our community sites at Pendle Community Hospital, Accrington Health Centre, Clitheroe Community Hospital and Rossendale Health Centre.The Emergency Department at Blackburn is the only ED for East Lancashire and is a Trauma Unit in the Lancashire Trauma Network working closely with the Trauma Centre at the Royal Preston Hospital. The ED is supported by Urgent Care Centres at Blackburn and Burnley and a Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington.DetailsDate posted11 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern