Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job overview

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 Royal London 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.

Experience in a Major Trauma Centre with high-volume and complex case exposure Opportunities to develop operative and decision-making skills at ST3 level Structured teaching programme and access to simulation training Study leave and opportunities for research and audit.

Further Information

Informal discussions are encouraged, and you are invited to contact Mr Lucky Jeyaseelan ([email protected]).

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

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

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient trauma and orthopaedic surgical service.

To provide evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients and to work flexibly to the prescribed rota to support the service, including inpatient and outpatient duties.  To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the NHS Plan, Your Guide to the NHS, and purchaser agreements.  To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Clinicians for Orthopaedics and Trauma, General Manager and Clinical Director.  The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.  The duties outlined are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with needs of the service requiring the post holder to be cooperative and flexible.