Job requirements
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Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Audit
Evidence of previous and continuing commitment to clinical audit
- Research
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Experience
8 years’ experience at ST level (or equivalent) in a post recommended by SAC
- Experience
Subspecialty Fellowship in Tumour and Reconstructive surgery
- Motivation
Must be motivated to be flexible and work in a team.
- Personality
Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
- Personality
Good interpersonal skills
- Qualifications
Medical Degree (MB ChB / MBBS or equivalent)
- Qualifications
FRCS (Tr & Orth) and completion of a period of higher surgical training.
- Qualifications
CCT or within 6 months entry on Specialist Register / CESR
- Qualifications
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post).
- Management Ability
Willingness to contribute to the management of all aspects of the Orthopaedic Service
- Other requirements
Ability to teach medical students and orthopaedic trainees.
- Ability — Knowledge, Clinical Skills and Technical Skills
Ability to work independently and to form good relationships with nursing and other staff. Ability to communicate with patients effectively.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Willingness to contribute to research
- Experience
Evidence of independent trauma and elective operating
- Experience
Experience working in a Major Trauma Centre
- Qualifications
Higher Degree
- Management Ability
Ability to manage and lead a clinical department
- Other requirements
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
Job details
- Job reference: 244602
- Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
- Job closing date: 27/09/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Woodend Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 40 per week
- Job posted date: 28/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Orthopaedics
NHS GRAMPIAN
CONSULTANT TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST IN TUMOUR SURGERY AND ADULT TRAUMA
POST REF NO: SC244602
We are seeking a consultant colleague to join our friendly, dynamic team. Based between the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the Grampian Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Woodend Hospital, this post is offered on a whole time basis. The successful candidate will join an existing department of 29 NHS Surgeons. The successful candidate will work closely with two established tumour and reconstructive surgery colleagues, within a developed multidisciplinary team. The post will also include adult trauma on-call within a Major Trauma Centre setting.
The Orthopaedic Department provides a comprehensive Trauma and Elective service for patients in Grampian region. In addition, it acts as a tertiary referral centre for the Highland, Shetland and Orkney regions. There is an active research and teaching programme. We are one of the busiest Trauma and Elective units in the United Kingdom. The Major Trauma Centre for the North of Scotland is based in Aberdeen.
Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or Portfolio Pathway route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive Consultant post once CESR or Portfolio Pathway specialist registration is awarded. Those with an International Recognised Specialist Qualification approved by GMC should have a confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR or Portfolio Pathway Specialist Registration can be made to the GMC.
NHS Grampian welcomes applications from nearly and newly qualified Consultants as well as established Consultants.
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
Interested parties are encouraged to speak with Mr Andrew Johnston, Service Clinical Director, Woodend Hospital, Tel 01224 556520 or andrew.johnston1@nhs.scot
Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.
Closing Date: 27th September 2026
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This advert is for Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery (Lower Limb arthroplasty)with Special interest in Tumour with NHS Grampian in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £111,430 - £148,064. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Sep 2026.
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