Trust Resident Doctor- ST1/2 (MN35) - Trauma and Orthopaedics

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated Trauma and Orthopaedics doctor to join their dynamic team. The successful applicant will diagnose and treat trauma patients and participate in an on-call rota. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to develop surgical skills across two hospital sites. The Trust prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers flexible working options, striving to achieve excellent patient care through innovation and collaboration. Applications must be submitted by 17 Dec 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a medical degree and relevant surgical training.
• Participation in audit and clinical governance activities is expected.
• Experience in trauma and elective surgery is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating Trauma & Orthopaedics patients.
• Participating in the Orthopaedic Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor on-call rota.
• Attending surgical sessions across Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital.

Skills

Participation in audit and clinical governance activities

Ability to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team

Experience in trauma and elective surgery

Education

Medical degree

Relevant surgical training

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic Trauma and Orthopaedics team treating a large number of trauma and elective patients annually. We run daily trauma lists and the successful candidate will be part of a rota including regular trauma among other duties. Our team encourage professional development with a proven track record of successful conversion of ST1/2 posts to training placements. Duties are based across the 3 Trust sites, primarily at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. You will be accountable to the Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultants. This appointment is full time, and the contract of employment is for a 12-month period from the start date. This post will allow candidates to get a breadth of knowledge and experience across all orthopaedic specialities. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the orthopaedic on-call rota with an active role as part of the trauma team. The main duties of the post will involve seeing, diagnosing, and treating Trauma & Orthopaedics patients, referring to other clinicians or general practitioners where appropriate. You will be expected to work closely with appropriate nursing, professional, technical, and administrative and support staff. With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

Duties

The post holder will be expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance activities with appraisal. The successful applicant will be required to take part in the Orthopaedic Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor on call rota. A range of surgery is undertaken across both sites (Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital) and the successful applicant will be encouraged to attend these sessions in order to develop a broad interest in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery and to further their medical training.

Development & Working Environment

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

Recruitment & EEO

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please [e-mail]. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Advert Closing

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025.