Speciality Doctor Trauma & Orthopaedics
NHS Trust | ASAP Start
- Company: Medecho LTD
- Salary: £55 to £65 an hour
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: Leicester, LE5 4PW
- Working pattern: On-site
- Job type: Contract
- Contract Type: Locum
- Start Date: ASAP
- Location: NHS Trust
- Right to Work in the UK: Essential
- ATLS: Essential
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Summary
Specialty Doctor - Trauma & Orthopaedics
NHS Trust | ASAP Start
We are currently seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join an NHS Trust on a locum basis with an immediate start available.
Essential Requirements
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Previous NHS experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification
- Valid Right to Work in the UK
- Available to commence work ASAP
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment and management of trauma and orthopaedic patients
- Participation in fracture clinics and outpatient services
- Ward rounds and inpatient management
- Management of acute orthopaedic admissions
- Pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Assisting in trauma and elective theatre sessions
- Liaising with consultants, nursing staff, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals
- Participation in on-call rotas where required
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
Specialties / Areas Covered
- General Trauma Surgery
- Elective Orthopaedics
- Fracture Management
- Hip & Knee Surgery
- Upper Limb Orthopaedics
- Lower Limb Orthopaedics
- Soft Tissue Injury Management
- Orthopaedic Ward Care
- Fracture Clinics
- Emergency Trauma Assessment
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation Support
Desirable Skills
- Experience working at Specialty Doctor or Registrar level within the NHS
- Experience in managing acute trauma cases
- Competency in common orthopaedic procedures
- Experience in multidisciplinary team working
- Audit, teaching and quality improvement experience
Contract Type
Locum
Location
NHS Trust
Right to Work in the UK
Essential
ATLS
Essential