Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Location: Plymouth
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £140,000 - £150,000

Join a leading Private Hospital Group as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, where you will be part of a first-class team delivering high-quality patient care, excellent clinical outcomes, and innovative healthcare solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that fosters strong teamwork and partnership, with a focus on continuous improvement and professional development.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Perform orthopaedic surgical procedures and clinics on patients referred to the Peninsula Treatment Centre and satellite sites, adhering to centre protocols and practices.
• Conduct joint surgeries including primary knee arthroplasty, primary hip cemented & hybrid, and primary hip uncemented.
• Handle minor orthopaedic surgeries such as arthroscopy of the knee, Carpal Tunnel Release, minor hand procedures, joint aspiration/injection, and other minor musculoskeletal procedures.
• Cover preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative activities, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
• Provide out of hours on-call cover on a rota basis, with minimal senior call anticipated.
• Engage in outpatient consultations prior to surgery and participate in all aspects of peri-operative care.
• Spend approximately two to three days in the operating theatre and two days a week in outpatient assessment, administrative, management, and clinical governance duties.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrable high level of operative skill in areas such as primary hip replacement, primary knee replacement, or arthroscopic procedures, with substantial experience in these surgeries.
• Excellent clinical quality record and efficiency in theatre.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, clinical care pathways, and patient management.
• Willingness to engage in audit, research, and management of the service.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to junior medical and other clinical staff.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development through training and access to innovative healthcare practices.
• A supportive environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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