Job overview

This is a new substantive Consultant post in paediatric orthopaedic surgery within the University Hospitals Tees Group.

The main priority is to enhance the paediatric orthopaedic department, support achievement of performance and financial targets, and ensure high-quality specialist service provision for children and young people requiring orthopaedic advice and treatment.

The successful candidate will join an established team of two experienced paediatric orthopaedic surgeons (Mrs Rebecca Tate and Mr David Ferguson), supported by an advanced practice physiotherapist and specialist nurse.

The department has access to an on-site Digital Skills Lab with an array of 3D printers for advanced surgical planning through Mr Fergusons dual role as UHT Director of Innovation.

· The Group provides emergency and elective Orthopaedic services as a tertiary referral centre and Major Trauma Centre in the North-East of Englan...