Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Upper Limb (Shoulder & Elbow) - Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Head Medical; England; On-site; GBP 116,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery specializing in Upper Limb Orthopaedics. The role offers the chance to perform various surgeries while being part of a supportive team. The position comes with a competitive salary of up to £137,000, flexible working hours, and a generous relocation package for candidates moving from outside the local area.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Access to private health insurance

10-days study leave

Career progression opportunities

Generous relocation package

Qualifications

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register within T&O.
• Proven operative experience in upper limb or shoulder & elbow surgery.
• Evidence of excellent clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform orthopaedic surgical procedures.
• Conduct clinics for referred patients.
• Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Upper Limb Orthopaedics

Evidence-based surgery

Patient safety commitment

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Large-volume joint surgeries

Education

Medical Degree

FRCS/MRCS

Job description

Overview

Opportunity

Working as part of askilful multi-disciplinary team, Head Medical are seeking a Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery who specialises in Upper Limb Orthopaedics (Shoulder & Elbow) to come to work for 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 tranquillity. Nearby cities 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

• The successful appointee will be required to perform orthopaedic surgical procedures and clinics on patients referred to the Hospital, including to note:
• Private carpal tunnel syndrome surgery and treatment
• Dupuytren’s contracture surgery and treatment
• Ganglion cyst removal, treatment and surgery
• Trapeziectomy surgery and treatment
• Trigger finger release surgery and treatment

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
• 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
• UK registerable Medical Degree.
• FRCS/MRCS
• Wide training and experience in UpperLimb Orthopaedics
• Experienced in large-volume joint surgeries