Specialty Doctor - Trauma
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at UHD are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Speciality Doctor in Trauma...
Working alongside our existing specialty doctors and registrars to provide care to inpatients including new admissions
Supervision and support of junior medical colleagues, Physicians Associates and Advanced Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Clinical Practitioners
Maintaining continued professional development
Attending multidisciplinary meetings
Attending and contributing to educational sessions and Clinical Governance meetings
Partaking in departmental Quality Improvement work
Participating in the hospital appraisal process as part of on-going professional development
Weekend working will be expected in this role.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service wherethis role and base of work will relocate to the Bournemouth Hospitalsite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential
- Good skills in Communication, Interpersonal and Organisational
- Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative
- Ability to know own limitations and when to seek help
- Meet requirements of GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Good level of Computer literacy and IT research skills
Experience
Essential
- Can evidence successful completion of foundation competencies
- Completed training to MRCS
Desirable
- Can evidence experience of working within Trauma & Orthopaedics
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Approachable manner
- Flexible attitude
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
- Able to work positively and engage with all staff groups
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of team leadership
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC registration
- Basic medical qualification
- Completion of foundation training
- Completion of MRCS
Desirable
- Compliant with mandatory training
Other requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- ALS
- Able to speak English as necessary for the role
- Computer literate
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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