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Consultant Surgeon - Orthopaedics & Trauma

The closing date is 31 August 2025

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Job summary

Are you a Consultant Surgeon in Orthopaedics & Trauma looking to achieve a fantastic work-life balance with a professionally satisfying job? Joining Nobles Hospital on the beautiful Isle of Man - the worlds road racing capital - and help us become the best small Island based health and care system!

Main duties of the job

This role offers the opportunity to work within a well-integrated, supportive team delivering general orthopaedic care, with a focus on upper limb and shoulder surgery - both elective and trauma. Responsibilities include outpatient clinics, elective and trauma theatre lists, and day-to-day ward management of orthopaedic patients. You will work as part of one of four Consultant-led teams with an Associate Specialist / Staff Grade Doctor, a Clinical Fellow Junior Doctor, and two Foundation doctors to assist in the provision of ward care in orthopaedics. During the motorsport season, you support the management of major trauma cases related to high-speed events like the TT Races and Manx Grand Prix, in conjunction with the major trauma centre at Aintree. For 4 weeks in a year, Orthopaedics deal with a large intake of high-velocity injuries from both racers and visitors alike, several major traumas can be admitted each day requiring extensive stabilisation and intervention. Outside the motorsport season, you will have ample time to develop core techniques within orthopaedic and trauma surgery, as well as undertake audit and other projects. This is a rare opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work with an exceptional work-life balance in a welcoming island community. If you are ready to step into a career with more impact and more balance, wed love to hear from you!

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£107,208 to £185,166 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-022462

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

Annual leave starting from 32 days and 10 Bank Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom and encourage links with other units, as well as providing study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Free on-site car parking.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

Annual leave starting from 32 days and 10 Bank Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom and encourage links with other units, as well as providing study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Free on-site car parking.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and license to practice with the GMC, with no restrictions to practice).
  • FRCS (Tr&Orth ) or equivalent.
  • On GMC Specialist Register in orthopaedic surgery.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and license to practice with the GMC, with no restrictions to practice).
  • FRCS (Tr&Orth ) or equivalent.
  • On GMC Specialist Register in orthopaedic surgery.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager - Surgical Services

Michael Gallagher

Michael.Gallagher@nobles.dhss.gov.im

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£107,208 to £185,166 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-022462

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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