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Medecho LTD; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join on a locum basis with an immediate start. GMC registration, NHS trauma experience, and ATLS certification are essential. Right to work in the UK and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team are required.

Key duties include assessment and management of trauma and orthopaedic patients, fracture clinics, ward rounds, and involvement in theatre sessions. On-call rotas and thorough documentation are expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Medical degree

GMC registration

Tools

ATLS

Job description

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.

GMC registration with a licence to practise

Previous NHS experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics

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

Soft Tissue Injury Management

Orthopaedic Ward Care

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Locum

Location: NHS Trust

Right to Work in the UK: Essential

ATLS: Essential

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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