Overview
LOCUM CONSULTANT IN ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
We are looking for Consultant colleague to join our friendly dynamic team on a Locum contract of 11 months, with a sub-specialty interest in Lower Limb arthroplasty. Based between the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the Grampian Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Woodend Hospital, this post is offered on a whole time basis. The successful candidate will join an existing department of 29 NHS Surgeons. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual keen to add to our drive for continuous improvement to help us provide the best possible service to our patients. Job plans will be tailored to the individual’s needs and desires where possible.
About the department
The Orthopaedic Department provides a comprehensive Trauma and Elective service for patients in Grampian region. In addition, it acts as a tertiary referral centre for the Highland, Shetland and Orkney regions. There is an active research and teaching programme. We are one of the busiest Trauma and Elective units in the United Kingdom. The Major Trauma Centre for the North of Scotland is based in Aberdeen.
About the area
NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles. Aberdeen is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city reflecting its strong base as the oil capital of Europe, while Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to an enormous range of outdoor pursuits including walking, mountaineering, mountain biking, road biking, gliding, fishing and in the winter skiing. Excellent transport links ensure that Edinburgh and Glasgow are less than 3 hours by train and Aberdeen airport has multiple flights daily to London and many other destinations across the UK and Europe.
Qualifications and requirements
NHS Grampian welcomes applications from nearly and newly qualified Consultants as well as established Consultants.
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit the GMC website: www.gmc-uk.org
How to apply
Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the Ref No 234880. Closing date Sunday 22 March 2026.
Contacts
Interested parties are encouraged to speak with Mr Andrew Johnston, Service Clinical Director, Woodend Hospital, Tel 01224 556520 or andrew.johnston1@nhs.scot
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