Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bath seeks an enthusiastic trainee Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon as a Specialty Doctor. This exciting position involves patient care in both acute and elective settings, providing outpatient and surgical clinics, and participation in the trauma on-call rota. The role includes working under consultant supervision and engaging with junior colleagues. Offering a salary of £61,542 to £99,216 per year, this permanent, full-time position supports professional growth in a compassionate and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Extensive package of staff benefits

Support for staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must hold full registration and a license to practice with the GMC.
• Required experience in a recognised Trauma & Orthopaedic Department.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the daily activities of the Department including outpatient clinics.
• Deliver surgical procedures and manage acutely traumatically injured individuals.
• Engage and supervise junior colleagues.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedic Department

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated trainee Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon to join us at the Royal United Hospital as a Specialty Doctor.

The successful applicant will be vital and active member of the department. They will participate in the care of orthopaedic patients in both acute (trauma) and elective settings.

These roles will include the provision of fracture and elective outpatient clinics, surgical operating in both trauma and elective cases, and participation in the 'registrar' grade acute trauma on call rota (including overnight and weekend provision).

All activities will be conducted under named consultant supervision, with the level of supervision dependent on the needs of the individual.

For a discussion about this post, please contact Mr Greg Pickering, Consultant Hand & Orthopaedic Surgeon and Specialty Tutor, at [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

• Participation in the daily activities of the Department, including outpatient clinic provision, the delivery of surgical procedures and the management of the acutely traumatically injured individual.
• Engagement and supervision of junior colleagues.
• Liaising and working alongside Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner colleagues as well as other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• The requesting and acting upon the results of appropriate tests and investigations, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• The timely completion of relevant documentation and requests.
• Participation in audit and governance processes.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Person Specification

• Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
• Experience in a recognised Trauma & Orthopaedic Department

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7694867

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Date posted

14 January 2026

Employer’s website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)