Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Senior Clinical Resident – Major Trauma

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

Interested in working in a Major Trauma Centre? Experience at the country's busiest Major Trauma Centre is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills.

We are currently recruiting to our Senior Fellow (Registrar level) posts here at the QMC Major Trauma Centre.

Applicants need to be motivated and with a keen interest in the management of Major Trauma patients. Good communication skills are essential as is the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary professional team across a number of different specialties.As a centre of excellence in the treatment of Major Trauma, the Queen's

Medical Centre is a single site multi-specialty hospital, optimised for the provision of trauma care. It is the primary receiving hospital of the East Midlands Trauma Network and manages all types of injuries, providing a 24 hour consultant led service.The Major Trauma Consultant and multi-professional team co-ordinate the pathway of care for people with severe trauma injuries. Rehabilitation is commenced as early in the pathway as possible to maximise functional outcomes for the patient.

Main duties of the job

o To enhance your knowledge and understanding of:Immediate lifesaving interventions by attending and participating in trauma calls in resus.o Interpreting initial investigations quickly including blood gas, X ray and CT results in resus.o Liaising with other members of the trauma team, from all different specialties and documenting findings and plans in the Major Trauma admissions documentationo The main elements of a trauma call including how these should be coordinated and documented.o The management of multi system trauma

About us

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is the country's fourth largest acute teaching trust. It was established on 1 April 2006 following the merger of Nottingham City Hospital and the Queen's Medical Centre. We established the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre (MTC) at NUH on April 1st 2012.

We provide acute and specialist services to 2.5 million people within Nottingham and surrounding communities from the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and the City Hospital campuses. We have an annual budget in excess of £682m of public sector funding and employ over 13,000 staff. As an MTC, NUH is a multi-specialty hospital, on a single site, optimised for the provision of trauma care. It is the focus of the Trauma Network and manages all types of injuries, providing consultant-level care.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7699400

Job locations

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To enhance your knowledge and understanding of: Immediate life saving interventions by attending and participating in trauma calls in resus. Interpreting initial investigations quickly including blood gas, X ray and CT results in resus. Being part of the liaising with other members of the trauma team, from all different specialties and documenting findings and plans in the Major Trauma admissions documentation The main elements of a trauma call including how these should be coordinated and documented. The management of multi system traumaTo become more skilled in: Primary and secondary surveys of Major Trauma patients in resus. Tertiary surveys on day 2 of admission. Participating in the daily ward round The pre-operative assessment of patients with multiple injuries. The appropriate use of monitoring in level 1 beds and interpretation of data obtained Liaising with the multi professional team in interpreting data for different team members and planning ongoing care. The provision of safe and effective care including pain relief to patients undergoing all required surgical procedures. The safe and effective use of postoperative pain management to ensure that rehabilitation can be carried out effectively. Leading planning of ongoing care and reconstruction phase of the Major Trauma patients in patient pathway. Surgery lists as required for Major trauma damage limitation and ongoing care surgery.Research and Academic RequirementsParticipation in audit and research is expected. As part of the clinical fellowship you will be required to attend morbidity / mortality meetings.TeachingYou will be expected to take an active part in the departmental rolling teaching programme, both of the Junior Fellow post holders and medical students.

Please refer to the attached JD and PS for further details

We Reserve the right to close the vacancy early

Job description

Job responsibilities

To enhance your knowledge and understanding of: Immediate life saving interventions by attending and participating in trauma calls in resus. Interpreting initial investigations quickly including blood gas, X ray and CT results in resus. Being part of the liaising with other members of the trauma team, from all different specialties and documenting findings and plans in the Major Trauma admissions documentation The main elements of a trauma call including how these should be coordinated and documented. The management of multi system traumaTo become more skilled in: Primary and secondary surveys of Major Trauma patients in resus. Tertiary surveys on day 2 of admission. Participating in the daily ward round The pre-operative assessment of patients with multiple injuries. The appropriate use of monitoring in level 1 beds and interpretation of data obtained Liaising with the multi professional team in interpreting data for different team members and planning ongoing care. The provision of safe and effective care including pain relief to patients undergoing all required surgical procedures. The safe and effective use of postoperative pain management to ensure that rehabilitation can be carried out effectively. Leading planning of ongoing care and reconstruction phase of the Major Trauma patients in patient pathway. Surgery lists as required for Major trauma damage limitation and ongoing care surgery.Research and Academic RequirementsParticipation in audit and research is expected. As part of the clinical fellowship you will be required to attend morbidity / mortality meetings.TeachingYou will be expected to take an active part in the departmental rolling teaching programme, both of the Junior Fellow post holders and medical students.

Please refer to the attached JD and PS for further details

We Reserve the right to close the vacancy early

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice in the UK
  • Completion of Foundation (FY1 and FY2) training or equivalent
  • At least 12 months of post Foundation training experience in Major Trauma or affiliated surgical specialty
  • IELTS core minimum 7.5 with no individual area going under 7.5 or minimum Grade B in all four subsets of Occupational English Test

Desirable

  • Completion of Core Training in a programme affiliated to Major Trauma
  • Postgraduate examinations

Experience

Essential

  • Able to identify an acutely deteriorating patient
  • Able to perform basic technical skills including urinary catheterisation, NG tube insertion, ABG sampling, ECG and chest drains
  • Previous experience in any of the following specialties: major trauma, general surgery, anaesthetics, emergency department, orthopaedics, any other specialty related to Major Trauma

Desirable

  • Previous work in a Major Trauma Centre
  • Publication in peer review journals on topics related to general surgery or trauma

Communication & Relationship skills

Essential

  • Good standard of written English
  • Demonstrable skills in spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Able to work within multidisciplinary teams
  • Basic computer skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of a hospitals' Governance systems and the role of a doctor in these processes
  • Completion of one audit project

Desirable

  • Participation in: Quality Improvement, Local/National audit, Research, Information Governance, Risk Assessment, Serious Incident Reviews

Planning & Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Adaptable and responsive to change
  • Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
  • Willingness to contribute to departmental teaching sessions
  • Willing to work in a flexible environment with colleagues and to supervise less experienced trainees

Desirable

  • Previously organised local or regional teaching courses

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Able to work the full range of shifts (days, nights, lates, on calls)
Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice in the UK
  • Completion of Foundation (FY1 and FY2) training or equivalent
  • At least 12 months of post Foundation training experience in Major Trauma or affiliated surgical specialty
  • IELTS core minimum 7.5 with no individual area going under 7.5 or minimum Grade B in all four subsets of Occupational English Test

Desirable

  • Completion of Core Training in a programme affiliated to Major Trauma
  • Postgraduate examinations

Experience

Essential

  • Able to identify an acutely deteriorating patient
  • Able to perform basic technical skills including urinary catheterisation, NG tube insertion, ABG sampling, ECG and chest drains
  • Previous experience in any of the following specialties: major trauma, general surgery, anaesthetics, emergency department, orthopaedics, any other specialty related to Major Trauma

Desirable

  • Previous work in a Major Trauma Centre
  • Publication in peer review journals on topics related to general surgery or trauma

Communication & Relationship skills

Essential

  • Good standard of written English
  • Demonstrable skills in spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Able to work within multidisciplinary teams
  • Basic computer skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of a hospitals' Governance systems and the role of a doctor in these processes
  • Completion of one audit project

Desirable

  • Participation in: Quality Improvement, Local/National audit, Research, Information Governance, Risk Assessment, Serious Incident Reviews

Planning & Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Adaptable and responsive to change
  • Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
  • Willingness to contribute to departmental teaching sessions
  • Willing to work in a flexible environment with colleagues and to supervise less experienced trainees

Desirable

  • Previously organised local or regional teaching courses

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Able to work the full range of shifts (days, nights, lates, on calls)

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).

Additional information

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon

Rory O'Connor

rory.oconnor@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7699400

Job locations

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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