Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Foot and Ankle)

About The Role UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient   An opportunity has arisen for an Orthopaedic Surgeon to join us at our new Birmingham Hospital and become a highly valued member of our multi discipline team, bringing your expertise and skills in orthopaedic procedures. The combination of strong clinical governance and high volumes of work creates an environment where clinical excellence can flourish. Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patientcare. Our facilities are modern, employing the latest technology with friendly and professional staff. We have strong control processes to ensure we maintain high standards of hygiene and above all, we’re passionate about giving our patients the best possible care and helping them feel better, faster. When you’re part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don’t just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. We’ll help you be the best you can be. What you'll be doing As a Consultant at Practice Plus Group you will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. We perform high volumes of orthopaedic surgery in our unit and our length of stay averages for both hip and knee surgery are significantly below 2 days and we are growing our same day discharge arthroplasty pathways with our enhanced recovery programme. We would welcome a surgeon who is able to help to develop this. Our adjusted PROMs outcomes are consistently better than the national average. Our orthopaedic surgeons are part of the Practice Plus network of surgeons within our surgical units in England and are very much part of a large team with the opportunities for support and learning that this brings.   Reporting to our Medical Director, you will perform a range of orthopaedic procedures on patients referred to the Hospital. You will be treating both NHS and private patients referred to the hospital, working in accordance with hospital protocols and working practices.   As well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in elective orthopaedic procedures from your substantive experience, you will required to perform surgical procedures on patients referred to the hospital, working in accordance with hospital protocols and working practices. What we’ll look for in you You will be required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill within foot and ankle surgery specifically and be able to provide demonstrable experience within these specialisms.    As a UK registered medical professional, with a listing on the Specialist GMC register, we will support you with your ongoing CPD and career development