About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Trust LAS Specialist Registrar at ST3+ level to support a busy Trauma and Orthopaedic Department that consists of 20 Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultants.
This is a 12 month fixed term post commencing in August 2026.
Please note: This post require some flexibility with working patterns and hours of work, but will average 40 hours per week including an admin session
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be required to assist in the supervision, teaching, training and monitoring of more junior doctors and also the teaching and training of medical students The appointee will have delegated responsibility for all the patients under the care of their Consultant / team. He/she will refer to the Consultant when problems arise which are beyond his/her authority and/or experience The appointee must maintain liaison with colleagues who are on duty immediately before and after It is the responsibility of the appointee to ensure that the Trauma service is managed promptly and effectively.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the Northwest of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider Northwest footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide, and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to be at ST3 competency or more. There is an active audit programme with opportunities for involvement in various projects.
The trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a suitable amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Eligible for Registration with GMC Certificate of Completion of Basic Surgical Training / Equivalent
Desirable
MRCS Intercalated BSc Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships Other evidence of academic achievements
Training (Clinical Skills) Essential
ATLS certificate valid at time of application Basic Fracture Management Course (AO or equivalent) Completed at least 12 months in SHO posts in Orthopaedics in the UK
Desirable
Completed time in Registrar / equivalent posts in Orthopaedics in the UK Attendance at educational courses and scientific meetings Ability to plan and undertake presentations Publication in a recognised Peer Review Journal
Organisation and Planning Essential
Evidence of participation in audit in the past 12 months
Desirable
Information Technology Skills
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 Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Arrowe Park Hospital/ Clatterbridge Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)