Specialty Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Train Work Live; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics Vacancy at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Bangor (Ysbyty Gwynedd). This 12-month fixed-term post is part of a team supporting 14 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons across multiple sub-specialties.

The successful candidate will join a busy unit, contributing to trauma on-call duties and a mix of elective and emergency care. The post requires GMC registration, MRCS/FRCS or equivalent, and at least 4 years postgraduate experience in Trauma &

Qualifications

• 4 years post graduate experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• 48 months in Trauma & Orthopaedics not including foundation modules.
• MRCS/FRCS or equivalent required.
• Full GMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Attend to trauma and orthopaedic cases as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in on-call rota with other specialty doctors.
• Develop independence in a chosen interest with supervision.
• Share duties with consultants and junior staff.

Skills

Trauma & Orthopaedics experience

On-call exposure

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Education

MRCS/FRCS or equivalent

GMC registration

4 years post graduate experience

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Specialty Doctor

Main area Trauma & Orthopaedics Grade Specialty Doctor Contract 12 months (fixed term contract for training and development) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (applicant to be job planned once in post (3 Add Prog Sessions)) Job ref 050-SPD-T&O-NOV-26

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £64,292 - £102,689 gross per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics based at Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital, Bangor.

This vacant post is within the existing compliment of 10 specialty doctors supporting the work of 14 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons over a range of Trauma & Orthopaedic sub-specialties.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and enthusiastic team, and will partake in the trauma on-call rota. The hard-working, highly motivated, dedicated team of Consultants, Medical and Nursing staff, provide a high quality, modern service in a rapidly developing unit.

The Department provides elective and emergency in-patient, day-case and outpatient services to a catchment area of approximately 240,000 residents.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with one or two individual consultants for six-month periods and will be encouraged to develop some independence in a chosen interest. There will be other clinical commitments, with responsibility to the consultant in charge of a particular patient.

Typical weekly sessions will include:

• 3 Outpatient Clinic (Orthopaedic / Fracture)
• 2 Education / Audit / Research / Management

The post holder will share out of hours with nine other specialty doctor level doctors.

Working for our organisation

This position will be based in Ysbyty Gwynedd, which is located in Bangor, North West Wales, adjacent to the Menai Straits and in the shadow of the mountains of Snowdonia.

North Wales is acclaimed to be one of the top spots in the UK to live, offering a wide variety of outdoor activities, attractions and some of the finest food. We are surrounded by stunning scenery to explore, from the rolling hills and valleys to the rugged mountains and long sandy beaches.

Chester is less than an hour away and the cities of Liverpool and Manchester are just over an hour, making this location a perfect place to live. With affordable quality housing, excellent private and state schools and great local amenities, why not work where you would love to live?

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the post (including a Template Job Plan), please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Person specification

Training & Experience

• Ability to provide a complete employment history
• 48 months in Trauma & Orthopaedics not including foundation modules
• Broad Based experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
• 4 years post graduate experience
• Previous Specialty Doctor experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics Surgery

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• MRCS/FRCS or equivalent

Basic Skills & Abilities

• General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade
• Supervision and teaching of junior doctors and nursing staff
• Ability to know when to ask for help
• Ability to apply knowledgeAbility to write relevant, legible clinical notes.
• Safe and effective oral communication skills.
• Willingness to involve patients in their management.
• Ability to handle interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
• Basic IT skills
• Competent in providing Trauma & Orthopaedics Emergency On-call at Middle Grade level
• Additional experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics surgery
• Advanced IT Skills including knowledge of web site authoring.
• Clinical experience outside specialty.

Personal Qualities

• Good interpersonal skills
• Communicate well with all staff
• Good team worker
• Work on own initiative

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.