Locum Orthopaedic Consultant (Specialist interest in knee surgery)

Location: Dorset County Hospital, West Dorset General Hospitals NHS Trust, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, United Kingdom.

Closing date: 03 June 2026. Contract: Fixed term 12 months, full‑time, salary £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.

Job Summary

The post holder will provide high‑quality inpatient and outpatient Trauma and Orthopaedic services, focusing on the knee service. Responsibilities include participation in a 1‑in‑8 consultant on‑call rota, emergency and elective care delivery, multidisciplinary collaboration, service development, audit, and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Trauma and Orthopaedic care, including elective and emergency activity, operative care, and ongoing patient management.
• Participate in the 1‑in‑8 consultant on‑call rota, provide emergency cover, and undertake post‑take consultant ward r...