Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Upper Limb

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£140,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Orthopaedic Surgery Upper Limb Surgery Patient Care Clinical Governance Communication Skills Surgical Experience

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Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Upper Limb

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £130,000 – £140,000

Job Type: Permanent

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Upper Limb

About the Role

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Upper Limb

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £130,000 – £140,000

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

Unlock your best work life – make a difference for every patient.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Upper Limb) to join a dedicated clinical team within a modern, purpose-built private 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 upper limb surgery alongside a range of minor orthopaedic procedures.

With first-line cover provided by Resident Medical Officers (RMOs), on-call commitments are minimal and shared across a supportive orthopaedic rota.

Key Responsibilities

As a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, you will:

  • Perform a wide range of elective orthopaedic procedures, with a focus on upper limb
  • Deliver outstanding patient care across the full pathway – preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care
  • Support and supervise junior clinicians
  • Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives
  • Participate in teaching, training, and ongoing departmental development
  • Engage in continuous professional development and strategic planning

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • GMC Specialist Registration in Trauma & Orthopaedics
  • Proven high-volume surgical experience
  • Strong clinical outcomes supported by NJR data or equivalent
  • Excellent theatre efficiency and a patient-focused approach
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
  • Flexibility to meet service demands and productivity targets

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package (£130,000 – £140,000)
  • Private pension with employer contributions
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • Ongoing professional development and career support
  • Opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped clinical environment
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