Trauma and Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon (Locum Consultant)

Job summary

This is a 12 month locum post with a view to a substantive post pending planned retirement within the department. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with the existing 22 Orthopaedic Surgeons (15 T&O and 7 spinal surgeons) to provide a comprehensive Trauma and Orthopaedic Service for the population of Somerset.

The post attracts a total of 11 PAs and includes being on call (1 in 12 weekdays and 1 in 12 for weekends) for General Orthopaedic Trauma. The post holder will be an orthopaedic surgeon with training in both trauma and have a subspecialist interest in soft tissue and arthroplasty knee surgery. We would anticipate an interest in partial knee replacements and an exposure to robotic assisted surgery. The post is predominately based and Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, but the appointee must be prepared to work flexibly off site, in alternative units such as community hospitals in Somerset, Yeovil and the Taunton Nuffield Hospital.

Main duties of the job

This is a fulltime post, the successful applicant will be expected to work closely with the existing 22 Orthopaedic Surgeons (15 T&O and 7 spinal surgeons) to provide a comprehensive Trauma and Orthopaedic Service for the population of Somerset across the whole county.

The post will be split between trauma and elective orthopaedics.

As well as general trauma the post will have a specialist interest in soft tissue and ligament reconstruction of the knee, uni, total and revision knee arthroplasty including the management of periprosthetic fractures.

We have close links to both Bristol and Plymouth medical schools. Teaching of medical students and the support of postgraduate doctors in training is an integral part of the post.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.