Opportunity
Working as part of a skilful multi-discipline team,Head Medical are seeking a Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery who specialises in Lower Limb Orthopaedics to come to work for a leading private hospital in the UK.
Based in the City of Plymouth, Devon, as part of their professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patient’s treatment is of the highest standard. This organisation focuses on ensuring that patients receive high-quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings.
You will be part of a team providing an onsite orthopaedic surgical service to meet the needs of patients treated. The centre hosts a day surgery unit and outpatient department which offers minor orthopaedic procedures.
The successful appointee will be required to perform orthopaedic surgical procedures and clinics on patients referred to the Hospital, including to note:
Joint surgery:
• Primary knee arthroplasty
• Primary hip cemented & hybrid
• Primary hip uncemented
Minor orthopaedic surgery to include:
• Arthroscopy of the knee
• Joint aspiration and/or injection and other Minor Musculoskeletal procedures
• Other minor procedures possibly including forefoot surgery
Whilst a typical full-time working week will comprise 40 hours (8 PAs), working patterns will be flexible over primarily a Monday to Saturday rota.
What's on offer?
1. A competitive basic salary of up to £140,000 per annum
2. 25 days annual leave + BANK holidays
3. Access to Reward and Gateway Discount scheme
4. Private pension with PPG contributions
5. 10 days CPD (inc. allowance)
6. Life Assurance
7. Indemnity covered by Practice Plus Group
8. Flexible working pattern
9. Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
10. Applications from outside of the local area are welcome, there is a very generous relocation package available to support you.
The Hospital
11. CQC rated good
12. Medium-sized hospital, features three operating theatres, a day surgery theatre, and an endoscopy suite, along with diagnostic imaging and physiotherapy departments.
13. Currently has 30 in-patient beds
14. As the third largest county in England, Devon covers a lot of ground. Serving a population of around 803,000 people.
Requirements to apply?
15. Entry on GMC Specialist Register within T&O
16. UK registerable Medical Degree.
17. FRCS/MRCS
18. Wide training and experience in Lower Limb Orthopaedics
19. Experienced in large-volume joint surgeries
20. Right to work in the UK
If you are interested, please apply!
**If you know anyone who may be interested, we give up to £500 for referrals **