Junior Trust Specialist (Lower) Trauma and Orthopaedics

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust; Warwick; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Warwick is seeking a Junior Trust Specialist in Trauma and Orthopaedics. This fixed-term role offers the chance to develop skills in a busy unit, participate in on-call duties, and engage in teaching and research. The Trust is rated Outstanding, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Cross-cover experience in surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Develop orthopaedic skills and engage in teaching.
• Work as part of a surgical rota covering trauma and orthopaedics.

Skills

Trauma

Orthopaedics

Medical Education

Job description

Junior Trust Specialist (Lower) Trauma and Orthopaedics

Employer: South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Warwick

Salary: £49,909 a year plus on-call enhancements

Closing date: 15 May 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic SHO with an interest in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join our team. Our facility includes a purpose-built Trauma Unit and Elective Orthopaedic ward, staffed by 13 Consultants and an Associate Specialist, each with their own areas of expertise. We are a busy, dynamic unit.

Main duties of the job

This is a fixed-term appointment for one year within Trauma and Orthopaedics. The appointee will participate in the cross-covered on-call rota with the ENT department. Applicants must be fully registered practitioners with an interest in medical education.

About us

Join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has been rated Outstanding following our latest inspection. Our staff survey ranks us 4th in the country as a recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond, including hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, and Shipston-on-Stour, as well as community services. We are committed to improving quality, integrating pathways, and increasing productivity. Our core values are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. We encourage staff to demonstrate these values in their work, regardless of role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop orthopaedic skills, attend local teaching sessions, and engage in teaching, audit, and research projects. The role involves working as part of a surgical rota supporting the Hospital at Night service, covering trauma and orthopaedics during day and night shifts, with cross-covering responsibilities with ENT. Out-of-hours support includes non-resident surgical and ENT registrars, a T&O registrar, Consultants, and the Hospital at Night team.

Person Specification

Professional Experience

• At least 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Cross-cover experience or direct experience in surgical specialties such as Orthopaedics and ENT.

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. Reference: 203-S1829.

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