Specialist Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedic

Specialist Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedic

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Trauma and Orthopaedic Specialist Doctor (Hand, Wrist and Elbow)

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 Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery.

The post will be paid on the Specialist Grade, at 10 basic PAs with an out of hours commitment 1:5 weekends.

• Undertake regular hand/wrist 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 Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgery.

The successful candidate will provide a mixture of operating and outpatient clinic activity in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Medical staff are expected to support and deliver the service improvement programmes within their specialty and Care Group, and across the Trust. A consultant mentor will be assigned to this role during the initial period until both parties are satisfied that the successful candidate is safe and confident to progress. A consultant mentor will continue to support in the medium to long term as required.

UHD is investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move site in July/August 2026, 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.

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.

Name:
Andrew Ward

Job title:

General Manager Trauma and Orthopaedics
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