Trust LAS Specialist Registrar

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Trust LAS Specialist Registrar in the busy Trauma and Orthopaedic Department. This 12-month fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive team, averaging 40 hours a week with an admin session included. As part of a highly regarded trust, you will be engaged in teaching and supervisory roles while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• ST3+ level qualification is essential.
• Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedic practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision, teaching, and training of junior doctors.
• Manage all patients under care and liaise with consultants.
• Ensure effective management of Trauma service.

Skills

Supervision

Teaching

Patient management

Job description

We are looking for a Trust LAS Specialist Registrar at ST3+ level to support a busy Trauma and Orthopaedic Department that consists of 20 Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultants.

This is a 12-month fixed-term post commencing in August 2025.

Please note: This post requires some flexibility with working patterns and hours, but will average 40 hours per week including an admin session.

The appointee will be required to:

1. Assist in the supervision, teaching, training, and monitoring of junior doctors and medical students.
2. Have delegated responsibility for all patients under their Consultant/team's care, referring to the Consultant for issues beyond their authority or experience.
3. Maintain liaison with colleagues on duty immediately before and after their shift.
4. Ensure the Trauma service is managed promptly and effectively.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula, known for its stunning coastline and countryside, offering great activities for residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in Northwest England, with the Wirral’s only Emergency Department, providing a high-quality range of acute care services. We employ over 6,000 staff serving a population of approximately 400,000 across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider Northwest area.

Our trust has approximately 855 beds, with a financial turnover exceeding £337 million.

The Wirral is easily accessible via motorway, train, bus, or ferry, and is within easy reach of Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Mr. Peter Ralte
• Job title: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]