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Locum Consultant T&O with Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgery
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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.
Working for our organisation
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:
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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.
Working for our organisation
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
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.