Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Bath, England, is looking for a Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery. The role involves participation in outpatient clinics, surgical operations, and on-call duties under supervision. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration and experience in trauma and orthopaedics. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of £61,542 to £99,216 per year and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Staff benefits package

Support programs for wellbeing

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily departmental activities including outpatient clinic provision.
• Engage and supervise junior colleagues.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary team.
• Complete relevant documentation and requests.
• Participate in audit and governance processes.

Skills

Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery

Ability to engage and supervise junior colleagues

Education

Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery

The closing date is 28 January 2026

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

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

Roles will include provision of fracture and elective outpatient clinics, surgical operations in trauma and elective cases, and participation in the registrar-grade acute trauma on-call rota (including overnight and weekend provision). All activities will be carried out under named consultant supervision, with the level of supervision dependent on the needs of the individual.

For discussion, contact Mr Greg Pickering, Consultant Hand & Orthopaedic Surgeon and Specialty Tutor, at [e-mail].

Main Duties

• Participation in daily departmental activities, including outpatient clinic provision and delivery of surgical procedures, and management of acutely traumatically injured individuals.
• Engagement and supervision of junior colleagues.
• Liaising with Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner colleagues and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Requesting and acting upon appropriate tests and investigations in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Timely completion of relevant documentation and requests.
• Participation in audit and governance processes.

About us

At the RUH we are 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. We value everyone’s contribution in supporting exceptional, person-centred care.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment, celebrating staff networks, and championing kindness and civility. Diversity strengthens us.

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

We value staff wellbeing through a holistic approach to health and offer various support programs. We also host a pool for the community.

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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, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary and Benefits

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7694867

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust