Locum Consultant in T&O with interest in Lower Limb Arthroplasty

Job overview

We are recruiting a Locum Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in lower limb arthroplasty, including complex primary and revision surgery, for a 12 month fixed term period based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive, supportive and forward thinking Trauma & Orthopaedic team delivering both elective and emergency care within the Health Board. The post offers the chance to contribute to a developing and ambitious arthroplasty service, with a focus on high-quality outcomes, patient safety and service innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering complex lower limb arthroplasty pathways in line with Health Board and regional priorities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled clinician with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. The role requires advanced surgical capability in lower limb arthroplasty, alongside the ability to manage complex and high-risk cases, including revision surgery. The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to service development, and support training and governance activities is essential.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert clinical care in Trauma & Orthopaedics, including the assessment, diagnosis, and surgical management of patients requiring complex primary and revision lower limb arthroplasty procedures.
• Contributing to the delivery and ongoing development of a high-quality, sustainable arthroplasty service aligned to Health Board objectives and regional orthopaedic transformation programmes.
• Sharing responsibility for the acute management of trauma patients, including participation in a 1 in 12 on-call rota, ensuring safe, timely and consultant-led decision making for emergency admissions.
• Leading and supporting multidisciplinary working across orthopaedics, including close collaboration with specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and orthogeriatric teams to optimise patient outcomes, particularly for frail and elderly patients.
• Supporting the development of integrated care pathways across hospital and community settings, ensuring continuity of care and improved patient experience.
• Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and audit activities, ensuring practice meets the highest standards of safety, effectiveness and patient-centred care.
• Demonstrating leadership in service development, including identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and improved clinical outcomes within arthroplasty and trauma services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates strong clinical expertise, sound judgement in complex decision-making, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, a commitment to high standards of patient care, and the ability to contribute positively to a dynamic clinical environment are essential.

The successful candidate must be comfortable delivering consultant-led care within a district general hospital setting, including participation in a 1:12 on-call rota providing trauma services. This will involve the assessment and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, ensuring timely, safe and effective care for patients presenting with a wide range of traumatic conditions.

The successful candidate will also play a central role in delivering and developing both elective and trauma orthopaedic services, with a particular focus on complex and revision lower limb arthroplasty.

This post offers the opportunity to work within a Health Board committed to continuous improvement, innovation and workforce development, in a beautiful part of West Wales with an excellent quality of life.

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individual’s contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Informal discussions or visits are actively encouraged. Virtual conversations can also be arranged for overseas applicants.

Dr Alun Thomas

[email protected]

Consultant Anaethetist

Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

Hywel Dda 3 Counties -  https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

Lifestyle in Wales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ

Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc

Glangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I