Job summary
- Main area
- Doctor
- Grade
- Specialty Registrar
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (to finish 03/08/2027)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 216-G3-T&O7933206
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Plymouth
- Town
- Plymouth,
- Salary
- £65,048 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trauma Fellow StR Higher in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Specialty Registrar
Job overview
Trauma Fellow in Orthopaedics
12 month Fixed Term Contract
We are looking to appoint 6 Trauma Fellows in Orthopaedics on a fixed term appointment from August 2026 - August 2027. These will be considered on a full time or less than full time basis.
These posts are suitable for doctors with MRCS preparing for a career in Orthopaedic Surgery and planning to apply for ST3, or doctors wishing to extend their exposure to orthopaedics to enhance their CESR applications or applications for long term staff grade posts in orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
There is ample opportunity for the successful candidate to come to theatre and undergo Consultant guided operative experience. You will take part in our full shift rota attracting banding payments. Although these posts are primarily focussed on trauma there will be opportunities to gain some elective experience.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see above and in attached job description for full details of the department, work pattern etc.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Medical degree plus MRCS, MRCS or AFRCS or equivalent
- Overseas applicants must provide written evidence of equivalent qualifications and experience
- ATLS provider course Ionising radiation certificate
Desirable criteria
- Plastic Surgical posts
- AO basic course
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Commensurate with that of any aspiring Specialist Registrar
Desirable criteria
- Computer literacy, previous audit experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedic at SHO Level.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to give an Orthopaedic opinion ( with Consultant Support)
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- All candidates must exhibit personal characteristics of the highest standard, including the following: good communication skills, honesty, reliability, enthusiasm, initiative, resilience, conscientiousness, an insight into their own abilities and a willingness to participate in the departmental teaching programme.
Practical requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to fulfil on-call commitment. Ability to travel independently.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Olusegun Ayeko
- Job title
- Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 202082
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