About this role
Job summary
Trauma and Orthopaedic Speciality grade Foot and Ankle Doctor. The post holder will form part of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate, working across all University Hospitals Dorset sites. A specialist interest to complement existing expertise within the department is sought, especially in Foot and Ankle surgery.
This post will be paid on the Speciality Grade, at 10 basic PAs with an out of hours commitment (weekend trauma operating, 1 in 5)
The newappointee will:
Undertake regular Foot and Ankle elective and trauma theatre lists/ LA Procedure room lists
Undertake regular virtual and face to face elective outpatient and fracture clinics.
Support and supervise junior doctors and middle grade staff.
Undertake ward rounds and patient review.
Have a specialist interest in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside our existing specialty doctors and trainee Trauma & Orthopaedic 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
Teaching Medical and Physician's Associates students
Participating in the hospital appraisal process as part of on-going professional development
Weekend working within the Trauma and Orthopaedic service
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site in Dec/Feb 2027, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
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 MRCS Completed training to
Desirable
Can evidence experience of working within Foot and Ankle team
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
Surgical experience with Foot and Ankle Team 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
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bournemouth Hospital & Poole Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)