MYDoc Registrar Lower Limb Arthro Fellow in T & O

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in England is seeking a MYDoc Registrar Lower Limb Arthro Fellow to join their Trauma & Orthopaedics department. The role offers a unique opportunity to blend education with practical patient care, focusing on advanced training for post-CCT registrars. Key responsibilities include managing complex patient cases and participating actively in clinical governance and teaching. Applicants must have a full GMC registration, relevant medical qualifications, and good problem-solving skills. The position starts on 28th February 2026 for a duration of 12 months.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Experience at a Registrar level in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for acute and chronic patients, including complex cases.
• Manage outpatient activities and clinics.
• Involve in multidisciplinary teams and clinical governance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving

Education

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

ATLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

MYDoc Registrar Lower Limb Arthro Fellow in T & O

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased to announce the introduction of these new roles aimed at doctors who are passionate about their practice and their career outside traditional models. Our posts will combine education and career development with practical patient-facing care.An Introduction to the Division/Specialty from Head of Clinical ServiceAn opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated doctor to join our department at an exciting time in our Trusts future. The Department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional with opportunities to develop in specialist fields.The vacancy has arisen in the Trauma & Orthopaedics department for a senior orthopaedic trainee (preferably post CCT) The post is available to commence from 28th February 2026 for 12 months. This post has been developed as a training opportunity for registrars preferably post CCT before taking up consultant posts.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will include:Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases.Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriateOut-patient activities/clinicsInvolvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetingsInvolvement in relevant administration dutiesTeaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriateActive involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activitiesThe above list is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after discussion with the post holder.Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

About the role

Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased to announce the introduction of these new roles aimed at doctors who are passionate about their practice and their career outside traditional models. Our posts will combine education and career development with practical patient-facing care.

An Introduction to the Division/Specialty from Head of Clinical Service

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated doctor to join our department at an exciting time in our Trusts future. The Department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional with opportunities to develop in specialist fields.

The vacancy has arisen in the Trauma & Orthopaedics department for a senior orthopaedic trainee (preferably post CCT) The post is available to commence from 28th February 2026 for 12 months. This post has been developed as a training opportunity for registrars preferably post CCT before taking up consultant posts.

In Mid Yorkshire Hospitals, we perform approximately 1,000 hip and knee replacement surgeries every year and approximately 100 revision hip and knee replacement surgeries. There is opportunity for the arthroplasty fellow to train in performing primary hip and knee replacements whilst at the same time getting exposure to complex reconstructive procedures in hip and knee revisions.The post is not recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean, although the duties and shift pattern are exactly the same as the training posts and study leave will be encouraged on an equivalent basis to that which applies to the educationally approved SHOs. The post will have an option of a 1:12 on-call commitment.

Please note that the job may close early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.

The main duties of the post will include:

Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases. Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate Out-patient activities/clinics Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings Involvement in relevant administration duties Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities

The above list is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after discussion with the post holder.

Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.

To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Medical Degree from recognised medical school ATLS, BLS certification Experience at a Registrar level in Trauma & Orthopaedics Eligibility to work in the UK Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Possesses good communication skills.

For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description

Contact information

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance:We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passportFlexible working options and family and carer-friendly policiesEstablished staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race EqualityCareer progression, training and support

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• ATLS, BLS certification
• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• ATLS, BLS certification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.