Fixed term Knee Arthroplasty Consultant

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking an experienced Knee Arthroplasty Consultant to join their reputable team. The successful candidate will handle a significant knee workload, requiring full training in general orthopaedics, FRCS (Tr&Orth) certification, and expertise in primary knee arthroplasty. This is a dynamic role within a collaborative environment, supporting a variety of trauma and orthopedic services.

Benefits

Extensive staff discounts

Generous NHS Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Qualifications

• Fully trained in general orthopaedics and traumatology.
• Significant experience in primary knee arthroplasty.

Responsibilities

• Join the Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit.
• Conduct general trauma surgery.
• Provide a specialist knee trauma service.

Skills

FRCS (Tr&Orth)

Knee arthroplasty

General orthopaedics

Education

GMC Specialist Register

Fellowship in knee surgery

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Fixed term Knee Arthroplasty Consultant, Exeter

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Client:

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the well-established Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, in the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre as part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Exeter Knee Team has a significant reputation for clinical excellence and quality research. This is a dynamic unit, which requires an additional locum consultant colleague to help with the rising knee workload. The applicant should be fully trained in general orthopaedics and traumatology. They will have been successful in the FRCS (Tr&Orth) examination, will be on the GMC Specialist Register, and will have undertaken a fellowship in knee surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to be highly skilled and competent in primary knee arthroplasty. In addition, the team undertakes a significant workload of general trauma and lower limb sub-specialty trauma.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics is based at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre (PEOC) at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

PEOC presently provides routine and specialist orthopaedic work for residents of Devon & Cornwall and a tertiary Orthopaedic service for a wider area. The existing staff comprises Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons (including 8 spinal consultants), 7 Specialist Registrars, 9 Orthopaedic Fellows and SHO’s.

The appointee will be supported by junior staff. Within the knee team, this comprises 3 Fellows, a Specialist Registrar, a core surgical trainee, a FY2, as well as 2 Surgical Care Practitioners and 4 Extended Scope Physiotherapists.

The unit offers outpatient services in shoulder, elbow, sports injuries, reconstructive surgery, paediatrics, spinal deformity, knee, hip, hand, and foot surgery. Services are run both in Exeter and several community hospitals in East Devon, including day case knee surgery at SWAOC (South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre).

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out general trauma surgery, but also provide a specialist knee trauma service shared with other consultants in the unit.

Working Pattern:

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact:

Assistant Medical Director Mr Patrick Gillespie

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Clinical Director: Mr Will Griffiths-Jones

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Lead T&O: Mr Nick Talbot

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Clinical Lead Knee Team: Mr V. Mandalia

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Senior Operations Manager: Mrs Lynsey King

Barrack Road

Exeter EX2 5DW

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As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit.

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.