We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced substantive ST1/2 to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic Team based at Peterborough City Hospital. You will join a team of 10 resident doctors working alongside 24 registrars and 26 Consultants at an extremely busy DGH serving a population of over 850,000 people.
Team and Facilities
There are two dedicated Orthopaedic trauma wards, B5 (general trauma) and B7 (specialises in Hip trauma and is additionally supported by a dedicated Orthogeriatric team). Paediatric elective and trauma patients are supported by the Paediatric ward. There is a surgical day treatment unit (DTU) that operates from Monday to Friday and is closed over weekends. There is also a new Acute Surgical Hub (ASH) that opened this summer that does have Orthopaedic admissions.
Responsibilities
* Work a full rota shift pattern which includes a 1:10 day on‑call and 1:10 night on‑call duties.
* Assist on the trauma wards, clerk patients for theatre lists, and ensure VTE assessments and respect form paperwork are completed when patients arrive on the wards.
* Support the Orthopaedic department with routine ward work and pre‑operative assessment.
* Work alongside a resident on call SPR during day and overnight shifts.
* Support the On‑Call Consultant based at Peterborough during the day and non‑resident overnight.
* Participate in ward rounds, support consultants in theatre when required, and attend clinics and theatres for ongoing training.
* Attend regular monthly medical audit meetings.
* Consultants work one week in ten on‑call based at Peterborough and one in twenty for weekends; they are resident during the day and non‑resident on call overnight.
* The Trust Doctor’s role will be that of an SHO, fitting into ward rounds and supporting consultants in theatre when required.
* FY2 or ST1/2 doctors are expected to clerk patients for trauma lists and outpatient elective and fracture sessions.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff — see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.
Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds — especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.
Additional Information
The team is currently reviewing our teaching programme that had been previously suspended due to the covid pandemic.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026.
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