Overview
CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON – HIP & KNEE
Full time, permanent 40 hours per week
Position: Orthopaedics – Hip & Knee joint surgery - Plymouth
We have an outstanding opportunity for a skilled
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
with a specialist expertise in
Joint Surgery - Knee & Hip surgery
to join our client’s award-winning team at their Private Hospital in Plymouth.
In this role, you’ll work in a purpose-built, modern surgical centre rated Good by the CQC and known for exceptional clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. You’ll contribute to a service designed around clinical excellence, low infection rates, and high-quality patient care and safety. There is one ward with 30 beds at this private hospital and surgery is planned two months in advance, so you can truly have a work life balance in the knowledge your patients are getting the surgery, care and outcomes they deserve.
You will have the freedom to focus on delivering safe, evidence-based orthopaedic surgery without the distractions of acute admissions or trauma rotas, while also benefiting from a dynamic, excellent supportive and forward-thinking surgical team.
Our offer a competitive salary, and we are considering candidates for
substantive employment only.
What you’ll be doing
As the Specialist Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon, you will be:
Performing a broad range of lower limb procedures, including:
Knee replacements
Hip replacements
Providing preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and postoperative follow-up for patients
Ensuring all treatments meet the highest standards of safety and clinical effectiveness
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and improve clinical pathways – there are great physio teams on site to enable patient mobility
Contributing to audit, research, and the ongoing development of the service
Participating in appraisal, revalidation, and continuing professional development activities
Taking part in on-call rota cover (with first-line provided by Resident Medical Officers)
Supporting the training and supervision of junior clinical staff
What we’ll look for in you
With your GMC Specialist Registration in Orthopaedic Surgery, you will also have:
Extensive training and proven operative experience in lower limb – hip and knee surgery
Evidence of excellent clinical outcomes and a strong commitment to patient safety
A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working and service development
Flexibility, objectivity, and a commitment to delivering agreed volume and productivity targets
Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management principles
Excellent communication skills and a patient-centred approach
Fellowship training in hip & knee surgery – desirable
Experience working in an independent sector surgical centre – desirable but not essential – NHS fully considered
Evidence of teaching, presentations, or contributions to clinical research - desirable
What you can expect in return
Excellent base salary
Free on-site parking
Your medical indemnity/insurance to practice paid in FULL
A significant sign on bonus
An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
Private Pension with employer and employee contributions
Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
Ability to work 5th and 6th days with great day rates on top of your contracted salary
Additional performance related bonuses
Ability to work a 40 hour work week in 4 days ( 2 days surgery and 2 days outpatient per week)
Paid study leave
Quarterly socials – eg summer party, awards ceremonies
The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
Great location to live and work close to the beaches of Cornwall and Devon as well as beautiful countryside
Great schools/amenities in the local area to Plymouth
To apply for the role, email your CV to emma@beautifulrecruitmnet.com or call into our resourcing team on 0203 9111 000 at Beautiful Recruitment.
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