NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Consultant Surgeon in Trauma and Orthopaedics
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NHS Lanarkshire - University Hospital Wishaw
About the Role
NHS Lanarkshire is seeking to appoint a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in lower limb to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic Service based primarily at University Hospital Wishaw, with cross-site working as required. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking and evolving service delivering high-quality care across both elective and trauma pathways.
The successful candidate will join our team and help provide urgent general trauma and subspecialist lower limb trauma care to the patients of Lanarkshire. They will also get the opportunity to provide and develop their interest in lower limb elective orthopaedics like primary knee and hip arthroplasty, revision knee and hip arthroplasty and periprosthetic fracture management.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Support safe, effective patient care
- Contribute to service development, governance, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with ongoing orthopaedic redesign programmes
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Requirements
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Relevant lower limb experience
- Commitment to clinical governance, teamwork, and service improvement
Job Details
- Position Type: Full-time post on a 10 PA basis
- Application Consideration: Applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. EPA’s may be available for both part-time and full-time positions.
- Additional SPA Time: Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged.
Benefits
- Supportive clinical environment
- Strong MDT working
- Opportunities to shape service delivery and patient pathways within a modern orthopaedic service
Honorary Status at the University of Glasgow
Those who are or who will be involved in teaching medical students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
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Benefits include:
- University of Glasgow ID card
- Use of the Library and other facilities
- University IT account as required for their role
- Access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff
- Educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services
Application Information
- For any application queries, please contact on
medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk - Informal enquiries should be directed to the Clinical Director of Orthopaedics Mr Kumar Periasamy,
kumar.periasamy@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukor Service Manager Chris SwallowChristopher.swallow@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interview Date: 1st October 2026
Further Information
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack -Consultant Surgeon in Trauma and Orthopaedics
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