Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Elective Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon for a role in a regional hospital in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to live and work in an affordable, friendly community with excellent work/life balance. Join a team providing high-quality orthopaedic services, supported by experienced professionals.

Benefits

Substantial relocation incentives

Competitive remuneration package

Support for continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient and effective orthopaedic services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Manage a broad caseload including regional trauma.
• Opportunity to develop your subspecialty practice.

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

• Challenging work in a rural referral centre
• Substantial relocation incentives on offer
• Live and work in an incredibly affordable region with friendly communities

Where you’ll be working

You will be working in the second‑largest hospital in this health district and the key referral hospital for much of the region. The 282‑bed facility has been recently redeveloped, with state‑of‑the‑art equipment across emergency, maternity, paediatrics, theatres, intensive care, coronary care, medical and surgical specialities. The hospital has five operating theatres, a modern Cancer Centre, sophisticated diagnostic services and several comprehensive community and outpatient services. It is a Level 3 regional trauma service with a locally based helicopter retrieval service. The 24‑hour ED is the busiest non‑metro ED in NSW with approximately 45,000 presentations per annum. Research, education and continued professional development are highly encouraged by this health service, with strong ties to the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute.

You will be joining a team of experienced Consultants in providing safe, efficient and effective orthopaedic services to inpatients and outpatients. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons are supported by a team of four permanent Registrars who are supported by a team of three JMOs. You will have a broad caseload including and management of regional trauma, and the opportunity to develop your subspeciality practice.

Where you’ll be living

You will be living in a stunning regional area of New South Wales, situated on the banks of the Peel River. Known as Australia's ’Country Music Capital’, this location attracts tourists from all over the world with its year‑round festivities and boastful laid‑back lifestyle. Rich with history and surrounded by natural wonders, this city is home to thriving communities that celebrate diversity, outdoor living, and true work / life balance. Here, you'll find a lower cost of living, an affordable housing market, shorter commutes and all big city amenities. Sydney is a 4‑hour drive away, and a nearby regional airport offers daily flights to major Australian cities.

Salary information

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon can expect a competitive remuneration package, including a range of benefits and allowances.

Requirements

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent.

Contact

For a confidential discussion contact the Elective Recruitment Team at [phone], or apply now!