Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

• Diagnose and manage common and complex orthopaedic disorders affecting bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other musculoskeletal structures.

• Perform a wide range of orthopaedic surgical procedures, including fracture fixation, joint reconstruction, and other musculoskeletal interventions according to clinical indications and approved surgical privileges.

• Evaluate and manage patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, including simple and complex fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries.

• Perform surgical fixation of fractures using appropriate techniques, including internal fixation, intramedullary nailing, and external fixation where indicated.

• Diagnose and manage degenerative joint diseases, including osteoarthritis and other conditions affecting joint function and mobility.

• Assess and perform total hip replacement and total knee replacement surgery, where appropriately trained and credentialed.

• Evaluate patients requiring revision joint replacement or complex reconstructive procedures and coordinate specialised surgical management when necessary.

• Diagnose and manage sports-related musculoskeletal injuries, including ligament tears, meniscal injuries, tendon injuries, and joint instability.

• Perform arthroscopic procedures, including diagnostic arthroscopy and appropriate minimally invasive joint interventions within approved procedural privileges.

• Assess and manage shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, and other joint disorders requiring specialised orthopaedic care.

• Diagnose and manage tendon and ligament injuries, including appropriate surgical repair or reconstruction.

• Evaluate and manage patients with musculoskeletal deformities, limb alignment abnormalities, and other structural orthopaedic conditions.

• Assess patients with bone infections, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, and other musculoskeletal infections, coordinating multidisciplinary treatment when indicated.

• Diagnose and manage benign bone and soft tissue conditions, referring suspected musculoskeletal malignancies to specialised orthopaedic oncology services when appropriate.

• Assess and manage patients with osteoporosis-related fractures and other fragility fractures, including prevention of subsequent injuries.

• Evaluate and manage orthopaedic complications associated with diabetes, obesity, inflammatory disorders, and other systemic medical conditions.

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, evaluate surgical risks, and determine appropriate operative and non-operative treatment strategies.

• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on clinical assessment, diagnostic findings, patient functional needs, and evidence-based orthopaedic guidelines.

• Interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and other musculoskeletal imaging studies.

• Perform appropriate orthopaedic procedures, including joint injections, aspirations, reductions, and immobilisation techniques within approved clinical privileges.

• Provide comprehensive postoperative care, including wound management, pain control, rehabilitation planning, and monitoring for surgical complications.

• Recognise and manage postoperative complications, including infection, thromboembolism, implant-related complications, delayed union, and non-union.

• Implement evidence-based perioperative and enhanced recovery protocols to support safe surgical outcomes and early mobilisation.

• Manage orthopaedic emergencies, including open fractures, compartment syndrome, acute joint infections, and other urgent musculoskeletal conditions.

• Coordinate emergency surgical intervention and multidisciplinary trauma management when clinically indicated.

• Collaborate with emergency physicians, anaesthesiologists, radiologists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, rheumatologists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary orthopaedic case discussions, trauma meetings, and complex surgical treatment planning.

• Provide comprehensive counselling to patients and families regarding orthopaedic conditions, surgical options, expected outcomes, potential complications, and rehabilitation requirements.

• Coordinate postoperative physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes to optimise mobility, function, and long-term recovery.

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, operative reports, and compliance with hospital policies, surgical safety protocols, and patient safety standards.

• Participate in clinical audits, surgical outcome monitoring, morbidity and mortality reviews, orthopaedic research, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of orthopaedic clinical protocols, trauma pathways, joint replacement programmes, and musculoskeletal care services.

• Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentoring to junior surgeons, orthopaedic trainees, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Stay up to date with advances in orthopaedic surgery, fracture fixation, joint replacement technologies, arthroscopy, and evidence-based musculoskeletal care.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery or Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, such as ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Completion of recognised specialist training or residency in Orthopaedic Surgery.

• Minimum 5 years of post-specialisation experience, with substantial clinical and surgical experience in orthopaedic practice.

• Proven experience in diagnosing and surgically managing complex musculoskeletal conditions, traumatic injuries, and degenerative joint diseases.

• Demonstrated expertise in fracture management, internal fixation, and orthopaedic trauma surgery.

• Strong surgical experience in joint reconstruction and replacement procedures, particularly hip and knee arthroplasty, where applicable to the position.

• Experience in arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures is highly desirable.

• Comprehensive knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, orthopaedic pathology, and surgical treatment principles.

• Proficiency in interpreting musculoskeletal imaging, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRI.

• Experience managing orthopaedic emergencies and coordinating multidisciplinary trauma care.

• Strong understanding of perioperative management, postoperative rehabilitation, and prevention of surgical complications.

• Experience working in a tertiary hospital, specialised orthopaedic department, trauma centre, or advanced multidisciplinary surgical facility.

• Familiarity with international orthopaedic guidelines, evidence-based surgical protocols, and patient safety standards.

• Proven ability to manage complex surgical cases and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, as applicable to the position.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical and surgical expertise in orthopaedic surgery and the management of complex musculoskeletal conditions.

• Advanced knowledge of fracture fixation, joint reconstruction, degenerative joint diseases, and orthopaedic trauma.

• Demonstrated competence in orthopaedic surgical procedures, including fracture fixation and appropriate joint reconstruction techniques.

• Comprehensive understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, surgical planning, and orthopaedic rehabilitation.

• Proficiency in interpreting musculoskeletal imaging and conducting comprehensive orthopaedic assessments.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills in complex orthopaedic cases.

• Ability to recognise and respond effectively to orthopaedic emergencies and rapidly changing surgical conditions.

• Expertise in preoperative evaluation, surgical risk assessment, postoperative care, and complication management.

• Strong knowledge of minimally invasive orthopaedic techniques, arthroscopy, and modern orthopaedic surgical technologies.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Ability to provide effective patient counselling and coordinate postoperative rehabilitation and long-term functional recovery.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based orthopaedic practice, and continuous professional development.

• Ability to support clinical education, orthopaedic service development, surgical research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, orthopaedic surgical experience, operative skills, professional background, and the requirements of the healthcare facility.