Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Upper Limb / Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

Location: Somerset

Employment Type: Substantive, Full-Time

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Upper Limb or Shoulder & Elbow surgery to join a respected and high-performing surgical centre in Somerset. This modern, purpose-built facility is known for its clinical excellence, low infection rates, and outstanding patient satisfaction.

In this role, you will enjoy the freedom to focus on planned surgical care without the demands of trauma rotas or acute emergency admissions. You'll be supported by a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to shape and develop clinical services.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the orthopaedic team, you will:

• Perform a wide range of upper limb procedures, including:
• Arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery (e.g., tendon repairs, stabilisations, decompressions)
• Arthroscopic and open elbow surgery
• Shoulder replacement surgery
• Dupuytren’s contracture release
• Trapeziectomy and other minor hand procedures (e.g., carpal tunnel release)
• Deliver full-cycle care: preoperative assessments, intraoperative care, and postoperative follow-up
• Maintain the highest standards of clinical safety and effectiveness
• Collaborate across disciplines to improve pathways and patient outcomes
• Participate in audit, service development, teaching, and research
• Support appraisal, revalidation, and junior doctor development
• Contribute to an on-call rota (with primary cover provided by RMOs)

About You

You will hold:

• Full GMC Specialist Registration in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
• Demonstrable experience and operative competence in upper limb or shoulder & elbow surgery

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private pension scheme with employer contribution
• A broad range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing CPD support and opportunities for career progression
• A focus on work-life balance and professional autonomy

Ready to take the next step in your medical career?

Hit Apply now or Email Camila at cmader@compassltd.co.uk

Call 02392 384 900 for a confidential chat.