Salary guide
Orthopedic Surgeon
- Average salary
- £80,000 – £200,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
Healthcare
- The UK performs over 100,000 hip replacements annually
Other names this job is known by
- Bone Surgeon
- Joint Specialist
Key responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions
- Perform surgeries on bones, joints, and ligaments
- Lead surgical teams
- Conduct research and publish findings
- Educate patients and families
- Supervise junior doctors and nurses
- Maintain patient records
- Stay updated on orthopaedic advances
Skills and qualifications required
- Medical degree
- Foundation and orthopaedic specialty training
- GMC registration
- Surgical and leadership skills
- Research and resilience
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Consultant
- Clinical Lead
- Academic roles
- Policy Advisor
How to get the job
- Complete a medical degree
- Undertake foundation and orthopaedic specialty training
- Register with the GMC
- Progress to consultant or academic roles
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