Job overview
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Trust Doctor FY2 Trauma & Orthopaedics Full time- 40 Hours Per week Fixed term 12 months Start date: ASAP
Applications are invited for the position of Trust Grade doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics based at Darent Valley Hospital. The Trauma and Orthopaedic department at Darent Valley Hospital offers a comprehensive service to patients in Dartford (Kent border of London) and the surrounding areas, covering the full spectrum of elective and trauma Orthopaedic Surgery, with the exception of Spinal Surgery.
Main duties of the job
This post is one of eight foundation Year 2/ST1/Trust Grades’ working in Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Orthopaedic Directorate at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford. Clinical requirement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical commitments required of the appointee will be as detailed in the weekly programme of duties though service needs may require alteration of the timetable without notice. The appointee will be required to visit any patient in any establishment forming part of the Trust at the request of the consultant and will take part in internal cover arrangements during the absence of colleagues on annual leave or study leave
Pease refer the attached JDPS for detailed Job Description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit, evidence of previous audit
Administration
Essential
- Experience in working in Surgical Unit or Centre
Desirable
- Familiar with NHs structure and new directives/targets
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MRCS, FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Research degree / MBA
GMC registration
Essential
- Must have full GMC registration
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Completion of FY1/FY2 training programme or equivalent
Personal and profesional skills
Essential
- Team player / Good communicator
- Professional attitude, appearance and good record of attendance
- Committed to training of junior doctors
- Aptitude for research
- Demonstrates clarification in Communication. Able to problem solve team player. Organised Good time keeping. Able to cope with pressure and manage uncertainty
- Honest, ethical, takes responsibility for own actions Respects all
- Demonstrates commitment to doing a good job in Surgical department
Desirable
- Leadership skills and evidence of initiative
- Previous experience of teaching. Teaching qualification
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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This advert is for Trust Grade FY2 T&O with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in Dartford, South East, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £45,994 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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