LED ST1/2 in Trauma and Orthopaedics
The closing date is 20 March 2026
Job summary
Locally Employed Doctor (LED) ST1/2 in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Applications are invited for a LED ST1/2 doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 12 month, fixed term post. The successful candidates will join a team of 14 Consultants based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
Main duties of the job
Trauma surgery will be undertaken during the weekend by the on call team and any outstanding trauma will be operated on weekday trauma lists which are staffed by Consultants and Senior Trainees. These patients will be followed up on the Consultants Clinic.
The on call applies to all emergency orthopaedic admissions and to all patients attending the Emergency Department who subsequently require fracture clinic or orthopaedic clinic appointments as a result of their visit to the Emergency Department. The Consultants in the Emergency Department continue to supervise the management of many patients attending their department, at their own discretion.
There is close liaison between the Emergency Department and the Orthopaedic Department. There are daily trauma meetings.
The department runs a Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) daily, Monday to Friday where all suitable attendances at ED are triaged by the Consultant for plans of care to be made. This service was recently shortlisted for a Health Service Journal (HSJ) value award
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.
Details
Date posted
09 March 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£52,656 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
412-S&C-7733846-A
Job locations
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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