The department is seeking an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our forward-thinking Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery team. The successful candidate will be expected to have full GMC registration and MBBS (or equivalent). The successful candidate will be a conscientious, hardworking team player that is keen to learn and be an integral part in the department. The Trauma & Orthopaedics senior team currently consists of 15 Orthopaedic Consultants, 4 Rheumatology Consultants and 1 Orthopaedic Associate Specialist. The above are supported by a 14-person middle grade tier, including 3 Oxford deanery trainees and a 9-person junior tier. We are a tight knit department with a very social and friendly atmosphere. The programme will contain a mixture of outpatient clinics, theatres and on-call commitments (a full shift rota). Job Outline To become competent in history taking and examination. To learn how to be able to manage the acutely ill patient. To develop skills as a basic surgical trainee in theatre and out-patients using the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project as a framework. To become competent in communication skills with colleagues, staff and patients as well as documentation. To be able to work as a member of a team and with other teams in a multi-disciplinary setting. To be able to show professionalism during the delivery of the role that will support and enable good clinical care. To become competent in the area of decision making and prioritising ones workload as well as demonstrating effective time management.