NHS Logo

Locum Orthopaedic Consultant (Upper Limb)

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Kings Lynn, England
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 pro rata
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
08 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 6 months (Post will include x1 week of on call commitment)
Posted Date
11 May 2026

Job overview

The post is for a Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon with specialist interest in upper limb and trauma. We are looking for a consultant who is fellowship trained in upper limb surgery for a fixed term period of 6 months to join our existing complement of consultants.

Main duties of the job

The normal duties of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be undertaken. This includes ward rounds, clinics, theatres,  administration, teaching and inpatient support to colleagues and in addition to take part in the on-call rota.

Providing expert assessment and management of elective upper limb cases, including shoulder arthroscopy, arthroplasty, elbow procedures, wrist/hand pathology, and soft‑tissue reconstruction as appropriate. Deliver trauma care for upper limb injuries, participating in the on‑call rota as agreed. Run consultant-led outpatient clinics for new and follow‑up upper limb patients. Undertake regular operating lists, ensuring efficient use of theatre time and compliance with Trust performance metrics.

The post has secretarial support with on-site office facilities  provided.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information in regards to this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.