Job summary
*PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO NUMBER OF APPLICANTS*
CT1/CT2 in Trauma & Orthopaedics (November 2025)
The department of Trauma and Orthopaedics is seeking to appoint a Trust Grade CT level doctor to join our busy team, working alongside 14 consultants and 12 specialist registrars. This post will join the established 1 in 8 Orthopaedic on call rota, working with our team of Core Trainees and F2 grade resident doctors. We have 2 full time Orthogeriatric Consultants, with 4 ward based middle grade doctors providing joint care for all of our elderly patients on Cambridge Ward. We are a dedicated cohesive multi-disciplinary team and strive for excellence in all aspects of the service.
As a department we invest in our team and promote training and education opportunities as well as supporting career progression. We are proud of the rota we offer our resident doctors, which ensures a balance of elective and emergency duties across all lines. This will include clinics, theatre, ward and on call responsibilities. All Trust Grade doctors have timetables equivalent to our training doctors with an allocated training budget.
The successful candidate will have at least 12months NHS experience, MRCS and ideally evidence of contribution to research or audit.
The post will be on a fixed term until December 2026 starting in February 2026, or as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
We have approximately 600 beds and directly employ around 2,700 staff, with another 300 staff employed by contractors but working on behalf of the Trust. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, but run a number of outpatient clinics in sites across our catchment area including Raynes Park Health Centre, Surbiton Centre for Health, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
We provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
About us
The department of Trauma and Orthopaedics is seeking to appoint a Trust Grade CT level doctor to join our busy team, working alongside 14 consultants and 9 specialist registrars. This post will join the established 1 in 8 Orthopaedic on call rota with our 6 CT/ 2 F2 trainees. We have 2 full time Orthogeriatric Consultants, with 4 ward based middle grade doctors providing joint care for all of our elderly patients. We are a dedicated cohesive multi-disciplinary team and strive for excellence in all aspects of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a department we invest in our team and promote training and education opportunities as well as supporting career progression. We are proud of the rota we offer our junior doctors, which ensures a balance of elective and emergency duties across all lines. This will include clinics, theatre and on call responsibilities. All Trust Grade doctors have timetables equivalent to our training doctors with an allocated training budget.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a department we invest in our team and promote training and education opportunities as well as supporting career progression. We are proud of the rota we offer our junior doctors, which ensures a balance of elective and emergency duties across all lines. This will include clinics, theatre and on call responsibilities. All Trust Grade doctors have timetables equivalent to our training doctors with an allocated training budget.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registered with Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
Desirable
- Evidence of academic distinction; eg Prizes, Awards, BSc, BA etc
- MRCS examination by date of appointment.
Experience
Essential
- Completed foundation year 1 or equivalent
- Twelve months relevant experience within the National Health Service
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
- ATLS provider course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registered with Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
Desirable
- Evidence of academic distinction; eg Prizes, Awards, BSc, BA etc
- MRCS examination by date of appointment.
Experience
Essential
- Completed foundation year 1 or equivalent
- Twelve months relevant experience within the National Health Service
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
- ATLS provider course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
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.
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.
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).
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