Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and surgical management of pediatric orthopedic conditions.

• Manage congenital and developmental musculoskeletal disorders.

• Diagnose and treat pediatric fractures, trauma, and sports-related injuries.

• Manage developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and other pediatric hip disorders.

• Assess and manage limb deformities and limb-length discrepancies.

• Manage pediatric spinal and neuromuscular orthopedic conditions.

• Diagnose and treat pediatric foot and ankle deformities.

• Manage clubfoot and other congenital orthopedic abnormalities.

• Perform corrective, reconstructive, and minimally invasive pediatric orthopedic procedures where appropriate.

• Provide pre-operative assessment and post-operative follow-up.

• Monitor patient recovery and manage surgical complications.

• Develop individualized treatment plans according to the child’s age, development, and clinical condition.

• Provide appropriate counselling and education to children and their families.

• Collaborate with pediatricians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, radiologists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives.

• Support teaching and training activities where required.

Qualifications

• Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Orthopedic Surgery.

• Fellowship or recognised advanced training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.

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

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.

• Significant experience in the diagnosis and surgical management of pediatric musculoskeletal conditions.

• Strong experience in pediatric trauma and congenital and developmental orthopedic conditions.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.

• Pediatric trauma and fracture management.

• Congenital and developmental orthopedic conditions.

• Developmental dysplasia of the hip.

• Limb deformities and limb-length discrepancies.

• Pediatric hip, foot, and ankle disorders.

• Clubfoot management.

• Pediatric spinal and neuromuscular conditions.

• Corrective and reconstructive orthopedic surgery.

• Pre- and post-operative patient management.

• Strong surgical judgement and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent communication and counselling skills with children and their families.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality pediatric orthopedic care.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, pediatric orthopedic experience, and professional background.