Locum Consultant in Orthopedics

Locum Knee position - The successful applicant will be fellowship trained in soft tissue knee surgery and have skills ranging from meniscal preservation, multi-ligament reconstruction and osteotomy. Arthroplasty experience including partial knee arthroplasty and revision knee arthroplasty are desirable. The unit takes part in multi centered randomized controlled trials and further research is encouraged. Regular soft tissue knee and revision knee MDTs take place and engagement is required.

As fixed term positions, we are seeking candidates who are prepared to work flexibly and will increase the skill mix within the service. Candidates must be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge and experience of treating sub specialty conditions both electively and trauma, as well as demonstrating broad experience in general trauma., Locum Upper limb position - The successful applicant will be fellowship trained in upper limb elective and trauma surgery. Experience of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty for trauma is desirable. Experience and expertise in management of complex upper limb trauma is essential. The successful applicant will have had experience in their fellowship and postgraduatetraining in the management of shoulder, elbow and hand pathologies. The successful candidate will integrate into the upper limb department with regular MDTs.

The successful applicants will form part of the fixed 1:10 on call consultant rota and deliver outpatient services onsite with and outreach locations. Elective operating will be delivered both at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC), and on site at Kingston Hospital to support our increasing shoulder and knee emergency demand.