Trauma and Orthopaedic - Specialty Registrar in Harlow

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who will assist the Orthopaedic Surgeons whilst rotating to the various specialities of Orthopaedics.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to sit for FRCS (Orthopaedics) during their time here. The Trust has an excellent success rate in this. The post holder will be based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Harlow but will also be expected to travel to satellite sites based at Epping and Bishops Stortford. The successful candidate will report directly to a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in and undertake trauma sessions and attend sessions in the fracture clinic to support this service. In addition, the individual will have the opportunity to undertake two elective inpatient orthopaedic sessions per week.

The post carries an on call commitment (1:12 rota weekdays and a 1:12 rota for weekends). A banding supplement will be paid for out of hour’s commitment. This rota is currently banded as a 1B.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient Trauma & Orthopaedic Service.

• To share responsibility with the Specialist Registrars and Trust Registrars/ Clinical Fellows for providing evidence-based standards of care for all inpatients and outpatients.
• To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out by the Health Care commission, East of England Health Authority and local Primary Care Trusts.
• To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and all other health care agencies.
• To give advice, support and training to all junior medical staff, having due regard for the changes initiated by the Calman Report.
• To encourage and foster the audit process at clinical, managerial and medical levels and to take part in regional audit in support of evidence-based medicine.

1. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her care, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

2. Leadership and proper functioning of the services in his/her charge in line with agreed policies within the Trust.

3. Proactive predication in the management and development of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Services. This will include liaison and communication with the Operational Manager, Lead Doctor for Orthopaedics and the Associate Director for Elective Services. The above is an outline only. It is not exhaustive and may be altered from time to time to suit the needs of the Service. The post holder will be required to be co-operative and flexible in accordance with the needs of the Department, Trust and Royal College.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.