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Locum Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 9 months (9 Months)
Posted Date
03 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

Locum Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon (9 Months)

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children are recruiting an outstanding a 9-month Locum Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon to join one of the UK’s most progressive children’s hospitals. This is your opportunity to take on a high impact consultant role at the forefront of paediatric spinal surgery.

We are looking for a surgeon who brings clinical excellence, leadership, and a drive to innovate. In return, you’ll find a hospital that invests in its people, champions research, and empowers consultants to shape the services of tomorrow.

Main duties of the job

You will manage a diverse and stimulating caseload from scoliosis,  complex deformity to neuromuscular conditions supported by advanced surgical technologies and a passionate multidisciplinary team.

You will play a key role in delivering outstanding, family centred care, contributing to service development, and supporting the training of junior doctors and the wider MDT. The successful candidate will join a collaborative department committed to excellence in paediatric orthopaedic spine

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.

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This advert is for Locum Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (9 Months). The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.

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