About this role
Job summary
Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early
The department of Trauma and Orthopaedics is seeking to appoint a Trust Grade CT level doctor to join our busy team, working alongside 14 consultants and 12 specialist registrars. This post will join the established 1 in 10 Orthopaedic on call rota with our CT 1/ 2, F2 trainees and Trust Grade Doctors. In addition, we have 2 full time Orthogeriatric Consultants, with 4 ward based middle grade orthogeriatric doctors providing joint care for our elderly patients. We are a dedicated cohesive multi-disciplinary team and strive for excellence in all aspects of the service.
Main duties of the job
As a department we invest in our team and promote training and education opportunities as well as supporting career progression. We are proud of the rota we offer our junior doctors, which ensures a balance of elective and emergency duties across all lines. This will include clinics, theatre and oncall responsibilities. All Trust Grade doctors have timetables equivalent to our training doctors with an allocated training budget.
We are seeking applicants with a minimum of 12 months' relevant experience within the National Health Service, who have completed foundation year 1 or equivalent and MRCS examination by date of appointment. Our aim is to start the successful candidate in December 2026, or as soon as possible.
About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this vacancy and the person specification please see attached full job description.
Person Specification
STATUS
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
Desirable
- Evidence of academic distinction; eg Prizes, Awards, BSc, BA etc
- MRCS examination by date of appointment.
Experience
Essential
- Completed foundation year 1 or equivalent
- Twelve months relevant experience within the National Health Service
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
- ATLS provider course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Enthusiastic
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
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital
Galworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)