Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant
Job Title: Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant
Location: North Wales
Contract Type: Locum
Salary: £97 per hour
Job Type: Full time
Full time hours plus 1:11 share of overnight 24h on calls and weekends included.
Specialist register mandatory
Hip & knee arthroplasty skills desirable
Job Summary
We're recruiting a Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant to support a well‑established service, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care across trauma, elective surgery and outpatient pathways. This role suits a locum consultant with at least six months recent NHS experience who can adapt quickly to NHS clinical systems, pathways and multidisciplinary working.
You'll manage a varied caseload and contribute to subspecialty services such as lower limb, upper limb or foot and ankle surgery, complementing existing teams and supporting wider service development within a collaborative clinical environment.
About You
You're a Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant who enjoys working in a busy, fast‑paced setting and is committed to delivering safe, compassionate care. You communicate confidently, work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and bring sound clinical judgement to both trauma and elective cases.
You value collaborative working, continuous improvement and delivering a high‑quality patient experience.
Key Responsibilities
Support Trauma and Orthopaedic outpatient clinics, providing specialist assessment and follow‑up care
Contribute to trauma lists and the consultant‑led trauma rota, supporting the safe delivery of trauma services
Deliver elective surgical care aligned to your subspecialty expertise
Provide evidence‑based treatment plans and clear guidance to patients, families and healthcare partners
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with service and regulatory standards
Work closely with theatre teams, physiotherapists and wider MDT colleagues to support smooth patient pathways
Participate in clinical governance, CPD, teaching and service improvement activities
About Medacs Healthcare
Medacs Healthcare is a leading healthcare staffing agency, trusted by the NHS and private sector for over 30 years. We are committed to supporting Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultants with flexible opportunities, career development and a supportive working environment.
How to Apply
Apply today to join Medacs Healthcare as a Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant by completing the online form below and uploading your up‑to‑date CV.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds
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