Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Foot and Ankle
| Posting date: | 29 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Shepton Mallet, BA4 4LP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0314-25-2223 |
Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join us at Practice Plus Group Hospital Shepton Mallet and become a highly valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, bringing your expertise and skills in soft tissue Orthopaedic procedures. As a Consultant at Practice Plus Group, you will have access to excellent facilities within a well-structured and relaxed environment. Our unit performs a high volume of surgeries, including foot and ankle procedures, with a focus on delivering exceptional care. In 2021/2022, we performed over 1500 hip and knee arthroplasties, and we anticipate growing our surgical volumes in the coming year. Our average length of stay for both hip and knee surgeries is significantly below 2 days, and we are expanding our same-day discharge pathways through our enhanced recovery programme. We would welcome a surgeon who can contribute to the further development of these initiatives. Our adjusted PROMs outcomes consistently exceed the national average. As part of the Practice Plus network, our surgeons work collaboratively across surgical units in England, benefitting from the support and learning opportunities that come with being part of a large, dynamic team. We offer a competitive salary, and we are considering candidates for substantive employment only.