Overview
This is an innovative and forward‑looking Orthopaedic Department, which is rapidly expanding clinically and academically both in terms of numbers of Consultants, overall workload and increasing sub‑specialisation. The Orthopaedic Surgeons work extremely well as a group. All the orthopaedic surgeons work similar numbers of sessions, some do less trauma, some more administration or elective work.
Position Details
The post is for an initial 6 months starting from August 2026 and will form part of the Trauma SPR rota.
Responsibilities
- Assist orthopaedic consultants and work with other registrars in a 1 in 6 to 1 in 8 on‑call partnership pattern which is currently under review.
- Work in regular orthopaedic outpatient and fracture clinics at Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital and Rugby St Cross.
- Participate in operating sessions as required.
- Supervise the treatment of patients in The Hospital of St Cross and University Hospital in collaboration with the consultant.
- Carry out regular business or teaching ward rounds as appropriate.
- Provide on‑call and trauma duties including nights and weekends.
- Participate in clinical audit within the Unit.
- Actively involve in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and medical students on ward rounds, in theatre, and in clinics.
About the Trust
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
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