Job summary We require Trust Grade Junior Doctors to work in the Trauma and Orthopaedics Department atGloucestershire Royal & Cheltenham General Hospital, although post-holders may rotate between bothsites. These posts are not recognised for training but will offer a similar experience as the Core Surgical Trainees and F2s who share the rota. The posts are initially for 4 months but are extendable, depending on satisfactory performance. These posts provide the opportunity to gain skills in orthopaedics at CST level equivalent to gain more experience prior to applying for ST3 entry. You will be given every opportunity to attend theatre/clinic as well as working as part of team looking after elective and trauma patients. There are also audit and research opportunities for you to build a competitive CV. Please note this advert may close early if there are sufficient applicantions Main duties of the job Undertaking ward rounds daily. Attending consultant ward rounds as required. Admitting trauma patients when on-call Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre as required. Requesting investigations/treatment for patients as necessary. Providing cover for colleagues in emergency and unforeseen situations. Participation at teaching and regular clinical meetings held within the hospital On-call rota across CGH and GRH About us We are a large organisation providing acute services fromGloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and CheltenhamGeneral Hospital to a population of 652,475 in Gloucestershire aswell as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicatedstaffs are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us toachieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and oursuccess depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives byjoining our team. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 to £61,825 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-25-T&O Job locations Gloucester Royal Hosptial Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities There are 29 Consultants who work across GRH and CGH. TheDirectorate has developed a wide range of special interests includingtrauma, spine, hip, knee, foot and ankle, shoulder, hand andpaediatric surgery. There are 3 Associate Specialists, 7 Specialty Doctors/Staff Grades, 9 Specialist Registrars, 3 CoreSurgical Trainees, 6 Trust Grade Junior Doctors, 5 F2 Doctors, 3 Physicians Associates and 2 Advanced Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioners in the Trauma & Orthopaedic department.Orthopaedic trauma and elective spinal surgery is based at GRH with the majority of elective Orthopaedics based at CGH. Both hospitals have strong input from Orthogeriatrics and patients with hip fractures aremanaged on a dedicated ward with shared care from both teams.There are daily fracture clinics and specialist elective clinics in both sites. Elective clinics are also held at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital each week as well as 9 community hospitals in the region. Job description Job responsibilities There are 29 Consultants who work across GRH and CGH. TheDirectorate has developed a wide range of special interests includingtrauma, spine, hip, knee, foot and ankle, shoulder, hand andpaediatric surgery. There are 3 Associate Specialists, 7 Specialty Doctors/Staff Grades, 9 Specialist Registrars, 3 CoreSurgical Trainees, 6 Trust Grade Junior Doctors, 5 F2 Doctors, 3 Physicians Associates and 2 Advanced Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioners in the Trauma & Orthopaedic department.Orthopaedic trauma and elective spinal surgery is based at GRH with the majority of elective Orthopaedics based at CGH. Both hospitals have strong input from Orthogeriatrics and patients with hip fractures aremanaged on a dedicated ward with shared care from both teams.There are daily fracture clinics and specialist elective clinics in both sites. Elective clinics are also held at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital each week as well as 9 community hospitals in the region. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable MSc in Trauma and Orthopaedics ATLS/ALS/Basic Surgical Skills Course Experience Essential Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge, judgement & prioritise clinical need Demonstrate appropriate technical competence & Evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement Perioperative Management of trauma patients including fractured neck of femur patients Knowledge of evidence-based practice Able to provide leadership within a team and able to work as a team member Desirable Previous Foundation or Trust Grade doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics Skills Essential Capacity to communicate effectively Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure Desirable Awareness of current relevant strategy Awareness of current relevant strategy and policy developments within the NHS. Calm under pressure Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable MSc in Trauma and Orthopaedics ATLS/ALS/Basic Surgical Skills Course Experience Essential Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge, judgement & prioritise clinical need Demonstrate appropriate technical competence & Evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement Perioperative Management of trauma patients including fractured neck of femur patients Knowledge of evidence-based practice Able to provide leadership within a team and able to work as a team member Desirable Previous Foundation or Trust Grade doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics Skills Essential Capacity to communicate effectively Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure Desirable Awareness of current relevant strategy Awareness of current relevant strategy and policy developments within the NHS. Calm under pressure Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucester Royal Hosptial Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)