Locum Consultant – Adult Elective Orthopaedics & Paediatric Trauma Surgery

About the role

NHS Grampian is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Locum Consultant to join its Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery department for an 11‑month fixed‑term appointment. The role spans adult elective orthopaedics at Woodend Hospital and paediatric trauma surgery at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the 1:6 paediatric trauma on‑call rota.
• Deliver elective adult orthopaedic services, focusing on lower‑limb arthroplasty, soft‑tissue knee procedures, or foot and ankle surgery.
• Collaborate with a team of 29 orthopaedic consultants to maintain high‑quality patient care.
• Contribute to the department’s research and teaching programmes.

Required profile

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, in place before start date.
• Consultant‑level experience in trauma and orthopaedic surgery.
• Ability to work across both adult and paediatric settings.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Required skills

• Lower Limb Arthroplasty
• Soft Tissue Knee Surgery
• Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Paediatric Trauma Surgery
• Adult Elective Orthopaedics

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a vibrant, research‑active department serving the Grampian region and tertiary referrals.
• Access to Aberdeen’s high quality of life, outdoor pursuits and excellent transport links.
• Potential pathway to a substantive permanent position, subject to competitive advertisement.