Locum Consultant T&O with Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgery

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board invites applications from an enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in primary lower limb arthroplasty. The post is fixed-term until 31 March 2027 and supports the regional elective recovery programme across South West Wales, delivering high-volume hip and knee arthroplasty.

The role involves outpatient clinics, elective theatre lists, ward reviews and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to maintain safe

Qualifications

• Specialist interest in primary lower limb arthroplasty.
• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics as a consultant or locum.
• Ability to work across a regional service model.

Responsibilities

• Provide elective Trauma and Orthopaedic services with focus on primary hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Undertake outpatient clinics, elective operating lists, ward reviews and clinical administration.
• Collaborate with consultant colleagues, anaesthetic teams, theatre staff and other MDT members to deliver high-quality care.
• Participate in governance activities including audit, quality improvement and service development.

Skills

Hip & knee arthroplasty

Clinical governance

Teaching & supervision

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in primary lower limb arthroplasty to join our team on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing elective recovery programme across South West Wales, supporting the delivery of high-volume arthroplasty services through the regional orthopaedic collaboration between Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay University Health Boards. A significant proportion of elective theatre activity will be delivered from Neath Port Talbot Hospital as part of the regional programme, with outpatient, administrative and other clinical activities undertaken across sites within either Health Board as required. The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking Trauma & Orthopaedic team committed to delivering high-quality patient care, improving access to treatment and achieving national productivity standards. The role offers the opportunity to focus predominantly on elective primary hip and knee arthroplasty while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams across the region. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide elective Trauma and Orthopaedic services with a particular focus on primary hip and knee arthroplasty. Responsibilities will include undertaking outpatient clinics, elective operating lists, ward reviews and associated clinical administration, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. The post holder will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues, anaesthetic teams, theatre staff, nursing teams and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality orthopaedic services and achieve agreed activity levels. They will contribute to the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients requiring joint replacement surgery and support efficient patient pathways from referral through to discharge. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities including audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives, while maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient safety. They will also contribute to the education and supervision of junior medical staff and support the development of multidisciplinary working.

We are seeking a clinician with excellent surgical, communication and organisational skills, a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement, and the ability to work flexibly within a collaborative regional service model.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers