Orthopaedic Consultant with an SI in Hand and Wrist Surgery

Orthopaedic Consultant with an SI in Hand and Wrist Surgery

Closing date: 22 May 2026

Role Overview

We are looking for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in hand and wrist surgery to join the Trauma and Orthopaedics Department at North Devon District Hospital, part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post is a substantive, part time 5 PA position delivered on a hand and wrist only basis with no requirement to participate in the on call rota.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering hand and wrist surgical care, including elective procedures and specialist hand trauma.
• Contributing to the expansion and redevelopment of the hand and wrist service to meet increasing demand.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including hand therapists and the hand and wrist service at Exeter, to provide joined up care across the Trust.
• Driving service development and leading subspecialist initiatives within the department.
• Maintaining predictable working patterns with no on call rota involvement.

Qualifications

• Foundation training in orthopaedics and trauma, with specialist interest in hand and wrist surgery (sub speciality or SI).

• Experience in a consultant role or equivalent in a similar environment.

• Strong clinical skills and commitment to patient safety.

Person Specification

Applicants should demonstrate a passion for service development and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Flexible working schemes and family friendly policies.

• 27 days paid annual leave (rising to 33 days) plus bank holidays.

• Access to occupational health services, counselling and wellbeing activities.

• Staff discounts and pension scheme.

Employment Details

• Part time, 5 PA post.

• No on call rota.

Contact Information

Mr Nik Jagodzinski - Lead Clinician & Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon -

Lauren Oke - Senior Operations Manager -

Equal Opportunities

We are an inclusive employer committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.