Specialty Doctor Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job summary

This is a Fixed-Term, full time post to provide middle grade cover to the Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit. The post is designed to be flexible in approach so that the optimum service can be delivered to elective, trauma and ED patients.

The post holder may be asked to work some sessions flexibly depending on which Team the post holder is working with to enable EWTD obligations to be met. The post will include Trauma and Elective operating and well as outpatient work and On Call provision. Applicants may be offered ad hoc evening or weekend sessions subject to mutual agreement and remuneration.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to participate in an on-call rota

On call Duties 1:12. Resident on call until 2100 hrs and then non-resident on call overnight after 2100hrs. Weekend on call is 1:12

To collaborate and work to maintain Trauma and Orthopaedic services in line with strategic and operational requirements.

To provide, with the other team members in the specialty, routine and emergency Trauma and Orthopaedic services to the Trust, operating a system of prospective cover for annual, study and professional leave.

To develop appropriate services and techniques required to fulfil clinical needs, within available resources.

To liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.

We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.

Details

• Date posted: 18 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year pa
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 253-0726-8121913
• Job locations: Russell's Hall Hospital, Pensnet Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).