Trust Grade Specialty Registrar (ST3+ equivalent)

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Trust Doctor ST3+ for its Trauma and Orthopaedics Department. The position requires assisting in surgical procedures and leading educational efforts. Ideal candidates should have MBBS, MRCS, and at least 12 months of experience in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery. This role offers a salary range of £65,048 to £73,992 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MBBS, MRCS, and ATLS.
• Minimum 24 months basic surgical training required.
• At least 12 months experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inpatient, day case, and outpatient surgical procedures.
• Participate in teaching sessions and educational opportunities.
• Help lead a team in a Consultant-led unit.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Workload prioritization

Continuing professional development

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

ATLS

Full registration with the GMC

Job description

Overview

Job summary: Working Part time: 32 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated team players to join our Trauma and Orthopaedics Department at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are currently welcoming applications for Trust Doctor ST3+ level to join the team.

This post will be based at the Countess of Chester Hospital where operative work will be undertaken. Clinics will be held at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Responsibilities

The appointee will be under the instruction of the Consultants in this Consultant-led Unit, acting at middle grade level. They will be required to assist in and will participate in in-patient, day case and out-patient Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical procedures and attend weekly out-patient clinics.

This is a Trust post and not recognised for training purposes, however the successful candidate will be expected to fully participate in regular teaching sessions & other relevant educational opportunities.

About us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 a year pa pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 3 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 210-2025-681

Job locations: Countess of Chester hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS or equivalent
• Essential: MRCS or equivalent
• Essential: ATLS
• Essential: Full registration with the GMC
• Desirable: Further qualification e.g. FRCSOrtho

Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Proven ability to lead a team, work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative.
• Essential: Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively.
• Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals.
• Essential: Evidence of continuing professional updating.
• Desirable: Counselling or a related qualification/training.

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Minimum basic surgical training - 24 months (non-UK doctors must be able to demonstrate 24 months of equivalent training with supervision and assessment).
• Essential: At least 12 months experience in T&O surgery at SHO level or equivalent
• Essential: At least 6 months experience in a multi-professional working environment.
• Essential: Proven participation in audit activities
• Essential: Validated logbook with appropriate operative experience.
• Desirable: Experience of at least one substantive post of 3 months in Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Intensive Care or Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Desirable: 12 months experience in T&O surgery at SpR level or equivalent.
• Desirable: Ability to assume Team Leader role in Emergency Department.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure 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.

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

Employer details: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL