Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Knee Surgery)

NHS; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health board in Wales is seeking a Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialized in knee surgery. The successful candidate will provide trauma and orthopaedic care, joining a dedicated team of consultants. This full-time role includes an emergency on-call commitment and requires GMC registration. The position offers competitive salary from £110,240 to £160,951 annually and the chance to work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Leading pension plan

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with license to practice in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
• CCT or CESR combined programme with proposed date within 6 months of interview.
• Evidence of effective team work and ability to manage audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide Trauma and Orthopaedic outpatient and inpatient care.
• Share responsibilities within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department.
• Foster excellent working relationships within the team.

Skills

Ability to deal with General Trauma and General Paediatric trauma

Leadership skills & teamwork

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Teaching skill

Understanding of information systems and technology

Education

Full GMC registration with license to practice

CCT or CESR combined programme

CESR (Ordinary Route) process complete at application

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, sub-specialised in knee surgery.

The successful candidate will join the existing Orthopaedic Team with CTM. The post will have an emergency 'on call' commitment on a 1 in 12.

This post holders will join the team of Consultants, Specialty and Registrar Doctors responsible for the provision of Trauma and Orthopaedic services to Cwm Taf Morgannwg, University Health Board. The post may also be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation.

Please note, this Job Description is pending Royal College approval.

Main duties of the job

The post will be required to share the responsibility of providing Trauma and Orthopaedic outpatient and inpatient care for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department.

This post will join the team of consultants responsible for the provision of Trauma and Orthopaedic services to the University Health Board in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. The consultant will be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation. The post holder will be appointed on an equal footing with current colleagues.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve.
• We treat everyone with respect.
• We work together as one team.

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

Date posted: 31 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 110-MD425-1225

Job locations

• Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR

Job description / responsibilities

You will find a detailed job description attached to this vacancy advert.

Please contact with any questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration with license to practice, on Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
• CCT or CESR combined programme (CP) – proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
• CESR (Ordinary Route) process complete at application.
• European Community Rights.

Qualifications Desirable

• Other qualifications e.g. PhD/MD.

Experience/Training Essential

• Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff.
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit.

Experience/Training Desirable

• Working as part of the management team.
• Liaison with other agencies.
• Experience of research.

Skills and abilities Essential

• Ability to deal with General Trauma and General Paediatric trauma.
• Leadership skills & teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teaching skill.
• Understanding of information systems and technology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Guidance can be found here on Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address: Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR

Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/