Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Grade
- MN37
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- 40 hours per week (Full time)
- Job ref
- 259-MED8162847NUH
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Newham University Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £51,931 - £69,976 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) In Trauma and Orthopaedics
MN37
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job overview
Trust Grade Doctor (ST3 Equivalent) – Trauma & Orthopaedics
Newham Hospital – Barts Health NHS Trust
Full Time | Fixed Term 12 months
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK, providing comprehensive healthcare to a diverse population in East London. Barts Health NHS Trust comprises St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Newham University Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, and Mile End Hospital. The Royal London Hospital is one of the busiest trauma centres in Europe, delivering world-class care across a broad range of specialties.
We are seeking highly motivated and committed Trust Grade Doctors (ST3 Equivalent) in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join our team at the Newham Hospital, a major trauma centre with a national and international reputation for excellence.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to gain extensive experience in the management of complex trauma and elective orthopaedic conditions within a busy tertiary referral centre.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality care in Trauma & Orthopaedics across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings
- Participate in daily trauma meetings, ward rounds, fracture clinics, and theatre lists
- Assess and manage acute trauma patients, including polytrauma, under consultant supervision
- Assist in operative procedures and develop surgical skills appropriate to ST3 level
- Participate in the on-call rota for Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Contribute to teaching of junior doctors and medical students
- Engage in clinical audit, research, and quality improvement projects
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a License to Practice
- MRCS
Desirable criteria
- ATLS
- BSS
- CCrisp
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Orthopaedic experience in both elective and trauma services in the NHS.
Desirable criteria
- Previous registrar level experience in trauma and orthopaedics
Management
Essential criteria
- Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement
Desirable criteria
- Management training course
- Knowledge of NHS finances / budgets
Teaching & Training
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
Desirable criteria
- Formal teaching qualification r.g PgCert / Train the Trainers
Research
Essential criteria
- Engagement in research Peer Reviewed Publication
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD)
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
- Lucky Jeyaseelan
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02074764000
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