Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Joints hip & knee

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Plymouth

Full Time Permanent Position 40 Hrs per week

About this role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE BALANCE And make a difference for every patient 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 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
  
  Arthroscopies & ACL’s (anterior cruciate ligaments)
  
  
• 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
  
  Generous relocation package if required
  
  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
  
  How to Apply
  
  For more information about the role or to apply, please call Emma Dempsey today on +44 (0) (phone number removed) to discuss this role in confidence. You must have full right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship AND have a full UK driving licence. If you don’t meet these criteria, please don’t apply. Beautiful Recruitment also operates a recommend-a-friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone who would be good for the role, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email, and we will ensure you receive £100 (o/e) of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice once we have successfully placed the person referred by you