Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon ( Lower Limb) - Shepton Malllet, Somerset

Head Medical; England; On-site; GBP 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery specializing in Lower Limb Orthopaedics. The role involves performing elective surgeries, delivering comprehensive patient care, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £137,000, private health insurance, and opportunities for professional development and relocation support.

Benefits

A competitive basic salary of up to £137,000 per annum

Extensive training courses accessible

Access to private health insurance

10-days study leave

Career progression opportunities

Flexible shifts

Generous relocation package

Qualifications

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register within T&O.
• Wide training and experience in Lower Limb Orthopaedics.
• Experienced in large-volume joint surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of elective orthopaedic procedures.
• Deliver exceptional care across the patient pathway.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support and supervise junior clinical staff.
• Participate in audit and clinical governance.

Skills

Lower Limb Orthopaedics

Joint surgeries

Patient care

Education

UK registerable Medical Degree

FRCS/MRCS

Job description

Overview

Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, Head Medical is seeking a Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery who specialises in Lower Limb Orthopaedics (Hip, knee, and ankle) to join a leading private hospital in the UK.

Considering candidates who are only interested in substantive employment.

Based in the town of Shepton Mallet, Somerset as part of this 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 our patients receive high-quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings.

The town Shepton Mallet a few miles away from the Mendip Hills an area of outstanding natural beauty is perfect for those looking for a slice of tranquility. Nearby towns of Wells and Glastonbury have high-ranking state and independent schools and the towns of Wells and Castle Cary have direct train links to London.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of elective orthopaedic procedures, including:
  • Primary hip and knee replacements
  • Knee arthroscopy and carpal tunnel release
  • Joint injections and aspirations
  • Additional minor procedures based on your expertise

• Deliver exceptional care across the patient pathway – preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care
• Support and supervise junior clinical staff
• Participate in audit, clinical governance, service improvement, and teaching
• Engage in continuing professional development and actively contribute to departmental meetings and strategic planning

You will have the freedom to focus on delivering safe, evidence-based surgery without the distractions of acute admissions or trauma rotas, while also benefiting from a supportive and forward-thinking team.

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?

• A competitive basic salary of up to £137,000 per annum
• Extensive training courses are accessible
• Access to private health Insurance
• 10-days study leave
• Great development and career progression opportunities.
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Applications from outside of the local area are welcome, there is a very generous relocation package available to support you.

The Hospital

• CQC rated good
• Medium-sized hospital.
• A new outpatient / minor treatment extension is being built (as of late 2025) — a modular building to house five consulting rooms and two fully equipped procedure rooms

Requirements to apply

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register within T&O
• UK registerable Medical Degree.
• FRCS/MRCS
• Wide training and experience in Lower Limb Orthopaedics
• Experienced in large-volume joint surgeries