SHO/FY2 Ward Doctor Orthopaedics
Medinet Clinical Services Limited
Sutton Coldfield, B75 5BL · NORWICH, NR4 7UY
Salary
£400.00 to £600.00
Contract
Locum
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 August 2027
351 days left
Job description
To provide continuous medical cover and support for elective orthopaedic patients, ensuring safe perioperative care, timely management of clinical iss...
- Provide medical cover on wards and in theatres for elective orthopaedic patients.
- Monitor and manage perioperative patient conditions, including early identification and escalation of complications.
- Support consultants and surgical teams with pre-op and post-op medical management.
- Liaise closely with nursing staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other MDT members to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participate in handovers and ensure accurate documentation of patient care.
- Contribute to the delivery of enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.
- Provide medical cover on wards and in theatres for elective orthopaedic patients.
- Monitor and manage perioperative patient conditions, including early identification and escalation of complications.
- Support consultants and surgical teams with pre-op and post-op medical management.
- Liaise closely with nursing staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other MDT members to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participate in handovers and ensure accurate documentation of patient care.
- Contribute to the delivery of enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.
Medinet is one of the UK's leading providers of elective healthcare services, working in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK and Ireland. We provide additional clinical teams and capacity to help hospitals reduce waiting lists and give patients faster access to treatment. Our services cover a wide range of specialties and are delivered by experienced clinicians within robust clinical governance frameworks.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 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
- Desirable:
- Familiarity with enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.
- Experience managing perioperative medical care in elective surgery.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Experience:
- 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
- Desirable Experience:
- Experience working in fast-paced orthopaedic or surgical units.
- Knowledge of enhanced recovery protocols and perioperative medicine.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
17 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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