Trauma & Orthopaedics Specialty Doctor - Hands-on Lead

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join the department at Southend Hospital. The role offers exposure to both acute and elective orthopaedic care, including outpatient clinics, pre-operative planning, ward rounds, radiology and hands‑on surgical experience.

We seek a motivated doctor with registrar‑level experience (or equivalent) who can contribute to teaching and clinic activities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at registrar level (or equivalent).
• Motivated and enthusiastic doctor with interest in trauma and orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• To help provide Trauma and Orthopaedic service of highest standard: this is a Consultant led service.
• To work flexibly with other colleagues to achieve hospital’s agreed planned activity for inpatient and out-patient services. This includes outpatient clinics, acute and elective admissions and theatres.
• To participate in the full shift middle grade on‑call rota system as organized by the Directorate.
• To participate in the trauma meetings as part of the on‑call trauma rota.
• To ensure that the standards of patient care are maintained and developed through clinical audits and evidence-based research.

Skills

Registrar level experience

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join the department at Southend Hospital. The role offers exposure to both acute and elective orthopaedic care, including outpatient clinics, pre-operative planning, ward rounds, radiology and hands‑on surgical experience.

We seek a motivated doctor with registrar‑level experience (or equivalent) who can contribute to teaching and clinic activities within a supportive environment.