Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Care Group Clinical Lead in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Start Date: October 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 36 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Internal secondment 

UHS MTC are seeking an experienced and motivated Trauma & Orthopaedics Consultant to take on the role of T&O Clinical Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to provide visible clinical leadership within a large, high-performing Trauma & Orthopaedics service, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. You will work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to drive service improvement and support the continued development of our major trauma and orthopaedic pathways.

You will take an active role in shaping the future direction of the T&O and Major Trauma Centre service, helping to translate clinical priorities into practical improvements. This will include supporting pathway development, strengthening links with partner specialties and helping teams adopt new approaches that improve the experience and outcomes of patients with complex trauma and orthopaedic needs.

You will also contribute to operational and clinical decision-making, using your expertise to support high standards of governance, performance and service delivery. The role will require you to work across organisational and professional boundaries, bringing people together around shared priorities and helping to turn ideas for improvement into sustainable change.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.  

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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You will be an established Consultant with the credibility, judgement and confidence to lead within a complex clinical environment. You will need to demonstrate sound clinical experience, strong communication skills and the ability to build constructive working relationships across teams and specialties.

We are looking for someone who is forward-thinking, collaborative and able to balance strategic service development with the practical realities of frontline care. You should be comfortable using evidence, data and clinical insight to support improvement, and be committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and patient experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.   
Proposed interview date: 15th September 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 24th August 2026