SC250655 - Locum Consultant Adult Elective Orthopaedics and Paediatric Trauma Surgery

Overview

NHS Grampian is seeking a Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the department for an 11‑month fixed‑term appointment. This post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy and diverse orthopaedic service in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 1:6 Paediatric Trauma on-call rota.
• Bring a subspecialist interest in elective adult orthopaedics that complements the existing consultant team (examples welcomed: Lower Limb Arthroplasty, Soft Tissue Knee Surgery, or Foot & Ankle Surgery).
• Work across Woodend Hospital (adult elective orthopaedics) and the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (Paediatric Trauma).
• Join a vibrant department of 29 Orthopaedic Consultants committed to delivering high‑quality care, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full registration with a license to practice with the GMC (license must be in place prior to starting in post).
• Applications welcome from newly or nearly qualified Consultants as well as established Consultants.

Additional Information

Site: Woodend Hospital and the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital; the department provides Trauma and Elective services for the Grampian region and acts as a tertiary referral centre for Highland, Shetland, and Orkney. Aberdeen is home to the Major Trauma Centre for the North of Scotland.

Application and Selection

• Closing date: Sunday 5 July 2026.
• Informal enquiries can be directed to: Mr Andrew Johnston, Service Clinical Director, Woodend Hospital. Tel: 01224 556520; Email: andrew.johnston1@nhs.scot.
• Applicants should apply via JobTrain; do not upload a CV for shortlisting purposes.

Equality and Inclusion

NHS Grampian and NHS Scotland are committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of society. As a disability‑confident employer, we are committed to ensuring recruitment is inclusive and accessible; adjustments during the recruitment process can be requested.