Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 December 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 5XP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0314-25-5329 |
Summary
This full time role is for an average of 48 hours per week (typically 40 scheduled, 8 unscheduled). A commitment to provide out of hours on call cover on a rota basis will be required. This is to be determined with other orthopaedic colleagues. First line cover will be provided by the RMOs and minimal senior call is anticipated. A degree of flexibility is required to provide the care for the patient and the needs of the team/ service. Opportunities may arise for further clinical work in addition to the basic contract.The post holder will be required to perform orthopaedic surgical procedures and clinics on patients referred to the Peninsula Treatment centre and satellite sites, working in accordance with Treatment centre protocols and working practices. These will include Joint surgery Primary knee arthroplasty Primary hip cemented & hybrid Primary hip uncementedMinor orthopaedic surgery to include: Arthroscopy of the knee Carpal Tunnel Release and minor Hand Procedures Joint aspiration and/or injection and other Minor Musculoskeletal proceduresOther minor procedures possibly including forefoot surgeryDuties will include preoperative, intra operative and postoperative activities and therefore covers all aspects of patient care.