Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Upper Limb or Shoulder & Elbow

NHS; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surgical center in Shepton Mallet seeks an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in upper limb surgery. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient safety, and offers a competitive salary with numerous benefits. Join a dedicated team focused on high-quality care and continued professional development.

Benefits

Private Pension

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Extensive training and operative experience in upper limb or shoulder & elbow surgery.
• Evidence of excellent clinical outcomes and commitment to patient safety.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit, and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of upper limb procedures including shoulder and elbow surgery.
• Provide preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and postoperative follow-up.
• Contribute to service development and participate in clinical governance activities.

Skills

Upper limb surgery experience

Excellent communication skills

Patient-centred approach

Team collaboration

Clinical governance knowledge

Education

GMC Specialist Registration in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship training in shoulder & elbow surgery

Job description

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Upper Limb or Shoulder & Elbow

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

We have an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Upper Limb or Shoulder & Elbow surgery to join our award-winning team at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Shepton Mallet.

In this role, you'll work in a purpose-built, modern surgical centre rated Good by the CQC and known for exceptional clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. You'll contribute to a service designed around clinical excellence, low infection rates, and high-quality patient care.

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.

We offer a competitive salary, and we are considering candidates for substantive employment only.

Main duties of the job

As our Orthopaedic Surgeon, you will be:

• Performing a broad range of upper limb procedures, including:
• Arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery (e.g., tendon repairs, stabilisations, decompressions)
• Arthroscopic and open elbow surgery
• Shoulder replacement surgery
• Dupuytren's contracture release
• Trapeziectomy and minor hand procedures (e.g., carpal tunnel release)
• Providing preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and postoperative follow-up for patients
• Ensuring all treatments meet the highest standards of safety and clinical effectiveness
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and improve clinical pathways
• Contributing to audit, research, and the ongoing development of the service
• Participating in appraisal, revalidation, and continuing professional development activities
• Taking part in on-call rota cover (with first-line provided by Resident Medical Officers)
• Supporting the training and supervision of junior clinical staff

About us

With your GMC Specialist Registration in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, you will also have:

• Extensive training and proven operative experience in upper limb or shoulder & elbow surgery
• Evidence of excellent clinical outcomes and a strong commitment to patient safety
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working and service development; flexibility, objectivity, and a commitment to delivering agreed volume and productivity targets
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management principles
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-centred approach
• Fellowship training in shoulder & elbow surgery desirable
• Experience working in an independent sector surgical centre desirable
• Evidence of teaching, presentations, or contributions to clinical research - desirable

What you can expect in return;

• Competitive rate of pay
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Private Pension with employer and employee contributions
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development

To apply for the role, contact us at [e-mail] or call 07970 915238.

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Registration in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
• Extensive training and proven operative experience in upper limb or shoulder & elbow surgery
• Evidence of excellent clinical outcomes and a strong commitment to patient safety
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working and service development
• Flexibility, objectivity, and a commitment to delivering agreed volume and productivity targets
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management principles
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-centred approach
• Fellowship training in shoulder & elbow surgery
• Experience working in an independent sector surgical centre
• Evidence of teaching, presentations, or contributions to clinical research

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.

Depending on experience Salary is competitive, Substantive Employment Only