Speciality Doctor Trauma & Orthopaedics

Medecho LTD; Basildon; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join an NHS Trust on a locum basis with an immediate start in Basildon, UK.

Essential requirements include GMC registration, NHS experience, ATLS certification, and availability to commence ASAP. The role involves acute trauma care, ward rounds, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in an on-site setting.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with licence to practise.
• 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.

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 skills

Communication skills

Independence

Multidisciplinary teamwork

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.

Essential Requirements

• 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

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Speciality Doctor Trauma & Orthopaedics

Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £55 to £65 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Basildon, SS16 5NL Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 15 Oct 2026 Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

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

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