Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee seeks a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join its extensive arthroplasty unit in Glasgow. This position offers the chance to be part of a dynamic team specializing in hip and knee replacements, along with advanced surgical techniques. Successful candidates will possess registration with the General Medical Council and a recognized surgical qualification in Orthopaedics.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Access to a motion analysis lab

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council.
• Listed on the Specialist Register.
• Hold a higher surgical qualification in Orthopaedics from a Royal College or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conducting hip and knee replacements and soft tissue surgeries.
• Participating in an established enhanced recovery programme.
• Contributing to the robotics programme with MAKO robots.

Skills

Surgical Skills

Team Management

Patient Care

Research and Development

Education

Higher surgical qualification in Orthopaedics

Job description

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The department of orthopaedics at NHS Golden Jubilee is one of the largest arthroplasty units in the United Kingdom, with 25 Consultants in post. The department performs ~5000 total hip and knee replacements, 600 foot and ankle procedures as well as soft tissue knee and hand/wrist surgery. There is an established enhance recovery programme, and a robotics programme with 2 MAKO robots. We also provide a tertiary revision arthroplasty service and have a large research department including industry funded research and use of a motion analysis lab.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to further develop services at NHSGJ in purpose built new facilities as part of our Phase 2 elective expansion programme with 5 additional laminar flow theatres to add to our existing 6 theatres.

Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council, be listed on the Specialist Register

(or eligible to be on the specialty register i.e. within 6 months of CCT OR CESR application submitted) and hold a higher surgical qualification in Orthopaedics from one of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons or equivalent, if from out with the UK.

Informal enquiries can be made to: Mr Jason Roberts, Clinical Director, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon ([e-mail])

To arrange an informal visit please contact Elaine Stewart, Service Manager for National Elective Services ([e-mail]).

Interviews will take place onsite on 18th and 19th August 2025. Candidates invited for interview will be required to attend on both days.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.

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