Speciality Doctor Trauma & Orthopaedics


Company:	Medecho LTD
Salary:	£55 to £65 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Basildon, SS16 5NL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Nov 2026

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Summary

Specialty Doctor - Trauma & Orthopaedics

NHS Trust | ASAP Start

We are currently seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join an NHS Trust on a locum basis with an immediate start available.

Essential Requirements

• GMC registration with a licence to practise

• Previous NHS experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics

• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification

• Valid Right to Work in the UK

• Available to commence work ASAP

• Strong clinical and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of trauma and orthopaedic patients

• Participation in fracture clinics and outpatient services

• Ward rounds and inpatient management

• Management of acute orthopaedic admissions

• Pre-operative and post-operative patient care

• Assisting in trauma and elective theatre sessions

• Liaising with consultants, nursing staff, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals

• Participation in on-call rotas where required

• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation

Specialties / Areas Covered

• General Trauma Surgery

• Elective Orthopaedics

• Fracture Management

• Hip & Knee Surgery

• Upper Limb Orthopaedics

• Lower Limb Orthopaedics

• Soft Tissue Injury Management

• Orthopaedic Ward Care

• Fracture Clinics

• Emergency Trauma Assessment

• Post-Operative Rehabilitation Support

Desirable Skills

• Experience working at Specialty Doctor or Registrar level within the NHS

• Experience in managing acute trauma cases

• Competency in common orthopaedic procedures

• Experience in multidisciplinary team working

• Audit, teaching and quality improvement experience

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Locum

Location: NHS Trust

Right to Work in the UK: Essential

ATLS: Essential

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