Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Hip & Knee

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Hip & Knee

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £130,000 – £140,000
Job Type: Permanent

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We’re seeking an experienced and highly skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join a dedicated team within a modern, purpose-built hospital in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality elective orthopaedic care in a state-of-the-art environment, with a strong focus on patient outcomes and clinical excellence.

The Role

As a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, you will play a key role in delivering specialist care, particularly in hip and knee procedures. You’ll benefit from a supportive clinical environment, with minimal on-call responsibilities shared across the orthopaedic team and first-line cover provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of elective orthopaedic procedures, including:
  • Primary hip and knee replacements
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Joint injections and aspirations
  • Additional minor procedures aligned with your expertise
• Deliver high-quality care across the full patient pathway: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care
• Support and supervise junior clinical staff
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives
• Participate in teaching, CPD, and departmental development

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• GMC Specialist Registration in Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Proven high-volume surgical experience, such as:
  • 250+ primary hip/knee replacements or
  • 500+ arthroscopic procedures over 3 years
• Strong clinical outcomes supported by NJR (or equivalent) data
• Excellent theatre efficiency and patient care record
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
• Flexibility to meet service and productivity goals

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£130,000 – £140,000)
• Private pension with employer contributions
• Flexible working arrangements
• Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career support
• Modern, well-equipped working environment