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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Junior Doctor in Orthopaedic
Grade: MT03
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Junior Doctor in Orthopaedic eq ST1-2 grade. We have positions available at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, fixed term for 12 months, to start as soon as possible.
The post holder will work as part of a team, of surgeons led by Consultants. This will include ward work ward, clinic and in the operating theatre.
Duties are ward based, caring for patient across all sub-specialities of orthopaedic which includes Sarcoma, Spinal, Rehabilitation. Daily support to the orthopaedic teams carrying out the daily ward rounds, patient admissions, orthopaedic POAC out-patient clinics, and opportunities for operating theatre sessions.
The post holder will be required to work a duty emergency bleep rota. The current rota is a 1:14 full shift, of core hours, late shift and nights over days.
Applicants must hold a full GMC registration. Applicants must hold a valid ALS or ILS certificate.
Main duties of the job
This post is a vacant 12 month fixed term contract. The post holder will work as part of a team with surgeons led by consultants. The duties will be to cover ward duties for sub-specialities of orthopaedic including Bone Infection Unit, Rehabilitation and Spinal. Duties include carrying out the daily ward rounds, patient admissions, orthopaedic POAC out-patient clinics, with opportunities to assist operating theatre sessions.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to audit projects during
There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.
The Junior Doctor will be required to work a duty rota. The current rota is a 1:14 full shift F2/CT/IMT/GPvts tier rota. The post holder will work alongside the foundation-tier doctors, SpR3-8 on the orthopaedic wards and be responsible for sharing the ward workload. The appointee will need to hold a valid ALS certificate from the start of their contract.
It must be accepted that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur and it may be necessary to change the on-call requirements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
This post is governed by the terms and conditions of service for NHS doctors and dentists in Training (England) refresh 2018.
The post requires the occupant to be resident during on-call periods.
Normal working day: 0800-1700
Late shift emergency bleep holder: 1300-2100
Weekend emergency bleep holder: Sat/Sun
Nights: 2030-0830
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
The post-holder must hold a valid ALS certificate on appointment.
Salary Grade: Nodal Point 3 – MT03 local appointment grade code.
Person specification
Research
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Excellent oral and written Communication skills.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure
- Willing to seek help from colleagues when appropriate
- Flexibility, Enthusiasm, Probity
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Understands principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Previous audit projects completed.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Full current GMC Registration with licence to practice
- 2 years NHS experience
- MB BS or equivalent Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside UK).
- ALS valid certificate
- Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient
Desirable
- Studying towards MRCS or MRCP
Knowledge Clinical Skills and Technical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge of basic orthopaedics.
- Ability and willingness to learn from all sources.
- Knowledge of own limitations. Sound basic clinical skills.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Achievement of Foundation Programme competencies
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This advert is for Trust Junior Doctor in Orthopaedic ST1-2 grade with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, South East, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £54,499 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Plus on-call Commitments). The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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