Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Arthroplasty Lower Limb

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new consultant post from February 2027 within the Arthroplasty (Lower Limb) Service at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be part of the existing 22 consultants within the Arthroplasty team. We deliver very high volumes of primary, complex, and revision hip and knee surgery to our local area and nationally. Our consultants have access to great facilities in a busy, patient focused, rewarding environment.

This post is for a permanent whole time (10 Programmed Activities) Arthroplasty Consultant at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full- time post wholly based at the RJAH with no regular trauma commitment. However, there will be a requirement to manage patients with Periprosthetic Trauma Fractures. The successful candidate would be expected to participate fully in and contribute to the life of this nationally and internationally renowned specialist orthopaedic hospital by developing and promoting the Arthroplasty service. Initially the successful candidate would be expected to deliver high quality elective primary hip and knee replacement surgery.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation. Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities. RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.