Surgeon: Trauma and Orthopaedics (Consultant)

About ProMedical

ProMedical provides specialist medico-legal services to law firms, insurers, regulators and public bodies requiring independent clinical opinion.

We operate as both an expert provider and a medical reporting organisation, managing the full pathway from instruction and expert matching through to reporting and case coordination. Our work is built around clinically matched experts, structured reporting, and strong governance standards to ensure accuracy, independence, and consistency.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialist expertise in Paediatric & Young Adult Hip Surgery to join our growing Medico-Legal Panel.

We have an immediate requirement for an independent expert to prepare a Clinical Negligence Causation, Condition & Prognosis Report.

The instruction relates to the long-term management and outcome of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), including delayed diagnosis, reconstructive treatment, long-term functional outcome and the potential future requirement for hip arthroplasty. The successful expert will undertake a claimant examination, review approximately 5,312 pages of medical records, and provide an independent opinion regarding causation, current condition, prognosis and future treatment requirements. Confidential case details will only be shared following an initial suitability assessment and conflict check.

This is a flexible, case-based opportunity that can be undertaken alongside your existing NHS and/or independent clinical practice.

Key Details

• Work Type: Clinical Negligence – Causation, Condition & Prognosis Report
• Engagement Model: Panel-Based / Per Instruction
• Location: East of England / Remote Records Review with Claimant Examination
• Medical Records: Approximately 5,312 pages
• Claimant Examination: Required
• Report Turnaround: To Be Agreed
• Earliest Appointment Availability: To Be Confirmed
• Nearest Examination Venue: To Be Confirmed
• Fees: Agreed Directly with the Expert
• Start Date: Immediate

What You'll Be Doing

• Review medical records, radiology and supporting documentation.
• Conduct an independent medico-legal examination of the claimant.
• Assess the long-term consequences of delayed diagnosis and treatment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH).
• Produce a clear, structured Causation, Condition & Prognosis Report within your field of expertise.
• Provide an independent opinion regarding causation, current clinical condition, long-term prognosis, future treatment requirements and the potential role of hip arthroplasty.
• Address the specific questions set out by the instructing party.
• Clearly distinguish factual history from independent clinical opinion and identify any evidential limitations.
• Manage deadlines, confidentiality and documentation in accordance with medico-legal standards.
• Participate in supplementary reports, clarification requests, conferences or Court attendance where required.

What We're Looking For

• Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with active GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Must be permanently based within the United Kingdom.
• Must be currently practising within the NHS and/or UK independent healthcare sector.
• Demonstrable current, direct clinical experience in:
• Paediatric Hip Surgery.
• Young Adult Hip Surgery.
• Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH).
• Hip Preservation Surgery.
• Complex Hip Reconstruction.
• Hip Arthroplasty.
• Previous medico-legal report writing and Expert Witness experience is required.
• Formal Expert Witness and/or Medico-Legal training is required.
• Ability to provide objective, independent clinical opinion within your field of expertise.
• Ability to identify and declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to accepting instructions.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (please note we do not offer visa sponsorship).

Why Join ProMedical's Medico-Legal Panel

Working with ProMedical provides access to structured medico-legal work across a wide range of clinical negligence, personal injury, regulatory and expert opinion instructions.

Our dedicated Medico-Legal team manages the full instruction process, from expert matching and conflict checking through to appointment coordination, case management and client communication, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality independent expert opinion.

Whether you already undertake regular medico-legal work or are looking to expand your existing Expert Witness practice, ProMedical offers professionally managed instructions, clear communication and a consistent case management process built around quality, independence and clinical credibility.

Trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide, we hold a 4.5★ Google rating, reflecting our commitment to reliability, transparency and candidate experience.

Apply Now

If you are a UK-based Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialist expertise in Paediatric & Young Adult Hip Surgery, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) and Hip Arthroplasty, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today to join ProMedical's Medico-Legal Panel and be considered for this immediate Clinical Negligence instruction, together with future Medico-Legal opportunities across Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery and Expert Witness work.