NHS GRAMPIAN
CONSULTANT TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST IN TUMOUR SURGERY AND ADULT TRAUMA
POST REF NO: SC244602
We are seeking a consultant colleague to join our friendly, dynamic team. Based between the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the Grampian Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Woodend Hospital, this post is offered on a whole time basis. The successful candidate will join an existing department of 29 NHS Surgeons. The successful candidate will work closely with two established tumour and reconstructive surgery colleagues, within a developed multidisciplinary team. The post will also include adult trauma on-call within a Major Trauma Centre setting.
The Orthopaedic Department provides a comprehensive Trauma and Elective service for patients in Grampian region. In addition, it acts as a tertiary referral centre for the Highland, Shetland and Orkney regions. There is an active research and teaching programme. We are one of the busiest Trauma and Elective units in the United Kingdom. The Major Trauma Centre for the North of Scotland is based in Aberdeen.
Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or Portfolio Pathway route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive Consultant post once CESR or Portfolio Pathway specialist registration is awarded. Those with an International Recognised Specialist Qualification approved by GMC should have a confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR or Portfolio Pathway Specialist Registration can be made to the GMC.
NHS Grampian welcomes applications from nearly and newly qualified Consultants as well as established Consultants.
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
Interested parties are encouraged to speak with Mr Andrew Johnston, Service Clinical Director, Woodend Hospital, Tel 01224 556520 or andrew.johnston1@nhs.scot
Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.
Closing Date: 27th September 2026
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
