Trust Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics (ST3)

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is offering a Clinical Fellow T&O position in Margate on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves working closely with consultants and participating in research, daily trauma meetings, and clinical governance. Candidates must have GMC registration and relevant orthopaedic experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included, featuring a car lease scheme and on-site childcare.

Benefits

Car lease scheme

On-site childcare

Generous annual leave

High street discounts

Qualifications

• 18 months Orthopaedic experience.
• Able to provide a detailed surgical logbook.
• Possess a range of clinical knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing research and audit projects.
• Attend daily trauma meetings.
• Support consultants in clinical governance.

Skills

Orthopaedic experience

Clinical knowledge

Information technology expertise

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCS or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This is a Clinical Fellow T&O post offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months. The post holder will initially work principally with one Consultant trainer for 6 months and rotate to another firm for a second 6 months, you will also be expected to become an integral member of the whole Trauma & Orthopaedic team.

We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.

Main duties of the job

The holder of the post will have ample opportunity for taking part in on-going research and audit projects. There are monthly audit meetings and a clinical conference. We also hold a monthly morbidity and mortality meeting and regular journal club meetings.

There are daily trauma meetings attended by Consultants and junior staff, where all emergency referrals and admissions are presented and discussed, this proves an excellent educational opportunity.

The Trust is fully committed to a clinical governance policy. The job holder will be expected to support and assist Consultants in complying with the Trust Clinical Governance Programme, audit their own clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents, alert the Trust to risks, participate in annual appraisal and work to foster good team relationships.

About Us

We are a pioneering Trust, on an exciting journey of healthcare transformation, with award-winning research and innovation, and a strong team ethos. We're looking for positive clinical leaders who want to help us deliver first-class patient care to a fascinating and complex population and be part of something special.

As you would expect from a large teaching Trust, we prize training doctors, nurses and other health professionals and we already work closely with local universities and King's College, University of London. We now have the exciting new opportunity of working with Kent and Medway's new Medical School, jointly provided by the University of Kent and Canterbury Christchurch University, which opened in September 2020.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

344-7215MEDQEH

Job locations

QEQM

Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4BG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification is supporting documents.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification is supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCS or equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• ATLS provider status
• Completion of APLS/EPLS provider courses.
• Postgraduate qualifications
  
  

Essential

Skills and Experience

• 18 months Orthopaedic experience.
• Is able to provide a detailed surgical log book of surgical and procedures undertaken and assisted at.
• Posses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
  
  

Desirable

• Minimum 1-year NHS experience.
• Experience working in T&O at registrar level.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• 18 months Orthopaedic experience.
• Is able to provide a detailed surgical log book of surgical and procedures undertaken and assisted at.
• Posses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
  
  

Desirable

• Minimum 1-year NHS experience.
• Experience working in T&O at registrar level.
  
  

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 (formerly known as CRB) 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (formerly known as CRB) 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QEQM

Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4BG

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QEQM

Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4BG

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

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