NHS Trust | ASAP Start

We are currently seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join an NHS Trust on a locum basis with an immediate start available.

Key Requirements

- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Previous NHS experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Valid Right to Work in the UK
- Available to commence work ASAP
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities

- Assessment and management of trauma and orthopaedic patients
- Participation in fracture clinics and outpatient services
- Ward rounds and inpatient management
- Management of acute orthopaedic admissions
- Pre-operative and post-operative patient care?
- Assisting in trauma and elective theatre sessions
- Liaising with consultants, nursing staff, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals
- Participation in on-call rotas where required
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation

Specialties / Areas Covered

- Soft Tissue Injury Management
- Orthopaedic Ward Care




- Experience working at Specialty Doctor or Registrar level within the NHS
- Experience in managing acute trauma cases
- Competency in common orthopaedic procedures
- Experience in multidisciplinary team working
- Audit, teaching and quality improvement experience

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Specialist Doctor Trauma & Orthopaedics

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £55 to £65 an hour

Hours: Full time

Location: Northampton, NN1 5BD

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 15 Oct 2026

Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Locum

Location: NHS Trust

Right to Work in the UK: Essential

ATLS: Essential

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📌 Speciality Doctor Trauma & Orthopaedics (Northampton)
🏢 Medecho
📍 Northampton