# Trust Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedic (ST3+) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-doctor-in-trauma-and-orthopaedic-st3/c85d4b6b-eea7-4a81-9a99-477cb926330e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-doctor-in-trauma-and-orthopaedic-st3/c85d4b6b-eea7-4a81-9a99-477cb926330e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bath - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £54,499 - £67,325 PA Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (10 session per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T18:02:38.967Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Somerset/Bath/Royal_United_Hospitals_Bath_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Trauma_Orthopaedics/Trauma_Orthopaedics-v7973375 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7973375?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ruh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The successful applicant will be vital and active member of the department. They will participate in the care of orthopaedic patients in both acute  (trauma) and elective settings. This role will inc lude the provision of fracture and elective outpatient  clinics, surgical operating in both trauma and elective cases, and participation in the ‘registrar’ grade acute trauma on call rota (including overnight and weekend provision) All activities will be conducted under named consultant supervision, with the level of supervision dependent on the needs of the individual. ### Main duties of the job Participation in the daily activities of the Department, including  outpatient clinic provision, the delivery of surgical procedures and the  management of the acutely traumatically injured individual.  Engagement and supervision of junior colleagues.  Liaising and working alongside Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner  colleagues as well as other members of the multi-disciplinary team.  The requesting and acting upon the results of appropriate tests and  investigations, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  The timely completion of relevant documentation and requests.  Participation in audit and governance processes ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Participation in the daily activities of the Department, including  outpatient clinic provision, the delivery of surgical procedures and the  management of the acutely traumatically injured individual.  Engagement and supervision of junior colleagues.  Participation in the ‘registrar’ grade acute trauma on call rota (including overnight and weekend provision)  Liaising and working alongside Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner  colleagues as well as other members of the multi-disciplinary team.  The requesting and acting upon the results of appropriate tests and  investigations, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  The timely completion of relevant documentation and requests.  Participation in audit and governance processes ## Job Details The successful applicant will be vital and active member of the department. They will participate in the care of orthopaedic patients in both acute (trauma) and elective settings. This role will inc lude the provision of fracture and elective outpatient clinics, surgical operating in both trauma and elective cases, and participation in the ‘registrar’ grade acute trauma on call rota (including overnight and weekend provision) All activities will be conducted under named consultant supervision, with the level of supervision dependent on the needs of the individual. ## Job Description Participation in the daily activities of the Department, including outpatient clinic provision, the delivery of surgical procedures and the management of the acutely traumatically injured individual. Engagement and supervision of junior colleagues. Liaising and working alongside Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner colleagues as well as other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The requesting and acting upon the results of appropriate tests and investigations, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The timely completion of relevant documentation and requests. Participation in audit and governance processes ## Responsibilities Participation in the daily activities of the Department, including outpatient clinic provision, the delivery of surgical procedures and the management of the acutely traumatically injured individual. Engagement and supervision of junior colleagues. Participation in the ‘registrar’ grade acute trauma on call rota (including overnight and weekend provision) Liaising and working alongside Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner colleagues as well as other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The requesting and acting upon the results of appropriate tests and investigations, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The timely completion of relevant documentation and requests. Participation in audit and governance processes ## Person Specification ### Audit **Essential** - Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives **Desirable** - Evidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or audit ### Qualifications **Essential** - Hold a medical degree - Full registration with General Medical Council including holding a licence to practice in the UK ## Documents - [join the ruh (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3030) - [ortho trust dr (pdf, 368.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10255777) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.