Trust Doctor (CT1 / 2 Equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Weekday, weekend and night on-calls as part of rota template.

• Work as part of a team to admit and care for the patients on the ward, in clinics and theatre.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management and delivery of trauma and orthopaedic services.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable.
• Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
  
  Applications are invited for Trust Doctor (CT1 / 2 Equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. This post would be ideal for people looking for an F3 or CT3 year and wanting to develop their skills and CV
The Royal Cornwall Hospital is based across three sites, the Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro being the main DGH, with two further hospitals, St Michael's in Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital, in Penzance. The trauma service is delivered at Royal Cornwall Hospital and orthopaedic elective surgery is undertaken at both the Royal Cornwall and St Michael's . There is a 56 bedded Trauma Unit, for both trauma and elective admissions, together with an admissions area, Theatre Direct. The Trust runs 18 trauma operating lists per week on the Royal Cornwall site per week, with a further 15 elective lists at St Michael's in Hayle. The unit has a good reputation for supporting its non-training grade doctors and many of our previous doctors have gone on to apply for specialty training posts. There is departmental teaching and the unit has strong links with the research department and is involved with a number of national multicentre studies We may be able to offer on-site accommodation and discuss relocation fees together with study time for research and development. Contact Mr Lawrence Moulton, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon see what our Trust has to offer you, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.