About this role
Job summary Locum Consultant in the department of Trauma & Orthopaedics
To support the Trusts 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 applicants will work at the centre of a regional network that covers nearly 4 million people (adults & children) in our Major Trauma Centre, which includes a dedicated major trauma ward, theatres, and critical care facilities.
As a natural hub for Yorkshire, and with excellent connections to all parts of the North of England, we have worked hard to bring a logical alignment to patient services with well-equipped, modern facilities, which will see services dedicated to helping critically ill patients all located together in the Jubilee Wing at Leeds General Infirmary. We are the first major multi-site hospital in the UK to have adopted this under-one-roof approach to patient care.
The appointed candidate will join a dedicated 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.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name Mr Nik Kanakaris Position Clinical Lead, Major Trauma Phone number 0113 3922621
Name Mr Joseph Aderinto Position Clinical Director, Trauma and Related Services Phone number 0113 39235819
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 both national and international recognition for research and maintains 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 the 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 are essential.
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’.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Personal Specification for further information
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. 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. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
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Experience Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)