Job Description
City: England
State: England
Company: SIG Executive Search
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Location: Plymouth – United Kingdom
- 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.
To apply for the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon position, please apply or email your consultant at
Melissa.Kostler@sigsearch.me
