Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic doctors to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) department. The department offers a full range of adult trauma and orthopaedic services within North Somerset. We are a very friendly department comprising of 2 F1 doctors, 8 F2/ST1 equivalents, 8 Registrars and 9 Consultants. Junior doctors are well supported, and this post has received very good feedback in GMC surveys. The post will be based at Weston General Hospital, part of the UHBW Trust. The post-holder will work at F2/ST1 equivalent level and duties include managing trauma and elective orthopaedic inpatients, assessing and reviewing emergency trauma admissions and attending theatre sessions and clinics. The post-holder will participate in full shift rota shift pattern covering only trauma and orthopaedics, alongside 7 other resident doctors. There are lots of opportunities to get involved in audit and quality improvement projects and participation in monthly governance meetings is encouraged. The Clinical Fellow will be encouraged to attend departmental weekly teaching, undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities and will be supported in taking study leave for professional development. An educational supervisor will be allocated to help support and mentor the post-holder both clinically and with career development.
Main duties of the job
Clinical The primary responsibility of the post-holder is to work as part of the T&O team to deliver high quality, safe care to our patients. The role involves managing trauma and elective inpatients, supported by daily middle grade and consultant ward rounds and board rounds, reviewing T&O referrals from GP's and the emergency department supported by seniors and attending theatre and clinic.
On-Call Commitment will involve long day on calls and night shifts, to include weekend shifts covering trauma and orthopaedics only.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
49,909 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-S3890-AFR_A
Job locations
Weston General hospital
Weston
BS23 4TQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please download the document attached.
Please note this advert will close earlier if a high number of applications is received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please download the document attached.
Please note this advert will close earlier if a high number of applications is received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Undertaken additional teaching courses or qualification

• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Capacity & motivation to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate respect for all
• Capacity & motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
• Capacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & to treat others with understanding
• Capacity to adjust behaviour & language as appropriate to needs of differing situations
• Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
• Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
• Capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner
• Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & awareness to full investigation of problems

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• Completion of Foundation Training Year 2 level (or equivalent)

• Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
• Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity

• Contemporary evidence of involvement in quality improvement and clinical audit

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Undertaken additional teaching courses or qualification

• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Capacity & motivation to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate respect for all
• Capacity & motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
• Capacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & to treat others with understanding
• Capacity to adjust behaviour & language as appropriate to needs of differing situations
• Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
• Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
• Capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner
• Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & awareness to full investigation of problems

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• Completion of Foundation Training Year 2 level (or equivalent)

• Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
• Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity

• Contemporary evidence of involvement in quality improvement and clinical audit