Trust Doctor

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Torquay is seeking a motivated Trust Doctor (CT2-equivalent) to join the General Surgery team. This role is perfect for doctors eager to enhance their surgical skills and gain experience in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include providing clinical care, managing emergency admissions, and supporting surgical assessments. The position offers a valuable stepping stone into higher surgical training. A welcoming multidisciplinary team emphasizes teaching and professional development, making this an exciting opportunity for career progression.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Engagement in service improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical support in a surgical unit.
• Ability to assist in theatre and endoscopy under supervision.
• Strong communication skills for effective team handovers.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients in General Surgery wards.
• Support emergency surgical take management.
• Assist in theatre and outpatient patient assessments.

Skills

Core surgical skills

Emergency management

Clinical documentation

Education

Medical degree

Tools

EPIC EPR system

Job description

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Trust Doctor (CT2‑equivalent) to join our General Surgery team. This role is ideal for doctors seeking to consolidate core surgical skills, build experience within a busy surgical unit, or prepare for progression into core or higher surgical training programmes.

As a key member of the surgical team, you will provide clinical support across the General Surgery services, including participation in ward care, emergency admissions, surgical assessment, outpatient clinics and theatre sessions under appropriate supervision. The post offers exposure to a broad range of benign and emergency general surgical conditions, with opportunities to develop procedural skills and experience in endoscopy where appropriate.

• Provide day‑to‑day clinical care for patients on the General Surgery wards, including assessment, documentation, care planning and timely escalation to senior clinicians when required.
• Participate in the emergency surgical take, including clerking new admissions, initial assessment of acute surgical presentations, arranging appropriate investigations, and commencing management plans under senior supervision.
• Support the smooth running of the surgical assessment and emergency pathways, ensuring timely review of referrals from ED, AMU and other specialties.
• Assist in theatre and endoscopy lists as appropriate, gaining exposure to a broad range of General Surgical procedures while developing core operative and procedural skills under supervision.
• Attend outpatient clinics to support patient assessment, follow‑up and pathway progression, including contributing to documentation and preparation of treatment plans.
• Contribute to safe and effective handovers, ensuring accurate communication of patient needs and outstanding tasks between teams.
• Work as part of the General Surgery junior rota, providing cover for ward, emergency and out‑of‑hours duties at CT2 level with appropriate supervision and support.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including morbidity and mortality meetings, audit, quality improvement projects and service development initiatives.

You will join a well‑supported and friendly multidisciplinary team, working closely with registrars and consultant surgeons who are enthusiastic about teaching, supervision and professional development. The department has an active involvement in service improvement, cancer pathways, and digital transformation work, including the implementation of the EPIC EPR system. The Trust Doctor role provides a valuable opportunity to gain high‑quality surgical experience within a dynamic and supportive clinical environment, making it an excellent stepping stone for those looking to enhance their skills and progress within surgery or related specialties.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form as a member of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
• The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Torbay and South Devon offers an exceptional lifestyle. Nestled between Dartmoor National Park and the stunning South Devon coastline, the area boasts sandy beaches, excellent schools (including a grammar school system), a mild climate, and vibrant local communities. There’s something for everyone – from coastal walks and sailing to music, food, and cultural festivals.

The region is well‑connected, just a short drive to Exeter, plus direct rail links to Central London in under 3 hours, making it easy to maintain national professional networks or family ties. Ongoing regeneration includes new homes, town centre investment, and improved transport links – making this not just a great place to work, but an inspiring place to live.