SHO/FY2 Ward Doctor in Orthopaedics
Medinet Clinical Services Limited
Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Salary
£400.00 to £600.00
Contract
Locum
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 August 2027
351 days left
Job description
We are currently seeking an experienced Resident Medical Officer (RMO) to support an elective orthopaedic service. The RMO will provide medical cover ...
The successful candidate will be responsible for
- Providing medical cover for elective orthopaedic patients on the ward.
- Reviewing and assessing patients before and following surgery.
- Managing routine postoperative medical issues.
- Recognising clinical deterioration and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Supporting Consultants and surgical teams with perioperative patient management.
- Responding to clinical concerns raised by nursing and other healthcare professionals.
- Participating in clinical handovers and ensuring continuity of patient care.
- Maintaining accurate, clear and timely clinical documentation.
- Working collaboratively with nursing staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists and the wider MDT.
- Supporting Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways.
- Supporting safe and timely discharge, including same-day discharge where clinically appropriate.
- Maintaining high standards of patient safety, clinical governance and professional practice.
We are currently seeking an experienced Resident Medical Officer (RMO) to support an elective orthopaedic service.
The RMO will provide medical cover for patients throughout their elective surgical pathway, supporting safe and effective care before and after surgery.
This position requires a doctor with previous NHS orthopaedic ward experience, full GMC registration and the confidence to assess and manage patients within a busy surgical environment.
You will work closely with Consultants, nursing teams, physiotherapists, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, coordinated and high-quality care.
Medinet is a leading UK provider of specialist clinical services, working in partnership with NHS organisations to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting lists and improve patient access to high-quality care.
With over 20 years of experience supporting the NHS, Medinet delivers flexible insourcing services across a broad range of elective specialties. Our services are designed around the individual requirements of NHS Trusts, utilising existing hospital facilities and providing experienced clinical teams to deliver additional activity safely and efficiently.
Medinet has a network of more than 6,000 registered clinicians across the UK, supported by a dedicated full-time clinical team providing governance, assurance and oversight of service delivery.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree with full GMC registration and appropriate licensing to practise.
- Experience in surgical or orthopaedic medicine, preferably in a high-volume elective setting.
- Competent in acute medical assessment and management.
Desirable
- Experience working in fast-paced orthopaedic or surgical units.
- Knowledge of enhanced recovery protocols and perioperative medicine.
Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a valid licence to practise.
- Experience in orthopaedic or surgical inpatient care.
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a high-throughput environment.
Desirable
- Familiarity with enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.
- Experience managing perioperative medical care in elective surgery.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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