Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics
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Job Summary
This is a good job for dynamic trainees wishing to pursue a career in Trauma & Orthopaedics and will provide a chance to be operating surgeon in trauma (DHS, nails, hip hemiarthroplasty, and wrist- and ankle fixations) as well as elective operations. The department has a well organised audit department and research nurses which helped previous post holders to gather solid portfolios in preparation of Specialist Training exams. For more experienced trainees who plan to complete CESR route, we offer support and advice. MSc can be pursued in collaboration with the University of Central Lancashire UCLAN if required.
Main duties of the job
The Trust Registrar will be responsible for the day‑to‑day care of all patients under the Consultants. The programme of training for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her particular needs and stage of training. The successful candidate will be expected to work across the two hospital sites (Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven).
About Us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Key Principles
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
Details
* Date posted: 26 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Doctor - other
* Salary: £52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
* Reference number: 262-A-25-7538023-A
* Job locations: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, CA28 9JG
Job Responsibilities
* The Trust Registrar will be responsible for the day‑to‑day care of all patients under the Consultants.
* Work across the two hospital sites (Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven).
* Support the department's audit department and research nurses to develop solid portfolios for Specialist Training exams.
Person Specification
* Registration
o Full registration with the GMC
* Qualifications
o MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Desirable Qualifications
o MRCS, ATLS
o Care of the Critically Ill patient
* Knowledge
o Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty
* Experience
o Competent in history taking and examination skills
o Previous broad experience in general trauma and general orthopaedics
* Training
o At least 2 years postgraduate experience or equivalent.
* Desirable Experience
o Previous registrar experience
* Audit
o An understanding of the principal skills of clinical audit
o Completion of an Audit project (desirable)
* Personal Attributes
o Able to communicate effectively with patients and relatives
o Able to establish good working relationships with colleagues at all levels
o Committed to training
o Possess good organisational skills
o Has the ability to work on own initiative but willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
o Demonstrate awareness of the current UK health care system (desirable)
o Has the ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services (desirable)
* Teaching and Research
o Demonstrate interest in research
o Demonstrate experience of teaching undergraduates (desirable)
o Demonstrate experience of case presentation (desirable)
Employer Details
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, CA28 9JG
Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
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