Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon; Knee Surgery

Position: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Knee Surgery)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, sub-specialised in knee surgery.

The successful candidate will join the existing Orthopaedic Team with CTM. The post will have an emergency 'on call' commitment on a 1 in 12.

This post holders will join the team of Consultants, Specialty and Registrar Doctors responsible for the provision of Trauma and Orthopaedic services to Cwm Taf Morgannwg, University Health Board. The post may also be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation.

Please note, this Job Description is pending Royal College approval.

Main duties of the job

The post will be required to share the responsibility of providing Trauma and Orthopaedic outpatient and inpatient care for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department.

This post will join the team of consultants responsible for the provision of Trauma and Orthopaedic services to the University Health Board in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. The consultant will be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation. The post holder will be appointed on an equal footing with current colleagues.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline ther you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve.
• We treat everyone with respect.
• We work together as one team.

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

Date posted: 31 December 2025

Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 110-MD425-1225

Job locations

• Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR

Job description / responsibilities

You will find a detailed job description attached to this vacancy advert.

Please contact with any questions.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration with license to practice, on Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
• CCT or CESR combined programme (CP) – proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
• CESR (Ordinary Route) process complete at application.
• European Community Rights.

Qualifications Desirable

• Other qualifications e.g. PhD/MD.

Experience/Training Essential

• Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff.
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit.

Experience/Training Desirable

• Working as part of the management team.
• Liaison with other agencies.
• Experience of research.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to deal with General Trauma and General Paediatric trauma.
• Leadership skills & teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teaching skill.
• Understanding of information systems and technology.

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