Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Grade LED ST1/2

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Job summary

This post will offer candidates from the UK or from further abroad a uniqueopportunity to consolidate their experience in a busy and supportive NHSfoundation hospital and provide a stepping-stone to the next level of clinical experience.

They will have educational teaching, learning and assessmentequivalent to those on national speciality programmes.Educational Development Opportunities and TrustRequirements Educational Development OpportunitiesEach doctor will have an educational supervisor in line with the specialtyGMC curriculum.

Main duties of the job

The post offers a wide variety of experience in both elective and emergency Orthopaedics. The postholder will be responsible to the appropriate Consultants for admitting cases, the conduct of wardinvestigations and for pre and post-operative care. They will also be responsible for arranging theatrelists and will participate in operative surgery, the extent of their involvement being commensuratewith experience and ability. The post holder will attend and assist at Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinics.The post-holder will be expected to attend the rolling half days and take part in audit and casepresentation. Log books of the surgical operations performed will be mandatory (Log Book for RCSEngland).Research opportunities may be possible for suitable interested post holders.

About us

BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment whereevery individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatestasset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody ourcore values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence,we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-DOC59-25

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY8 2SW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post offers a wide variety of experience in both elective and emergency Orthopaedics. The postholder will be responsible to the appropriate Consultants for admitting cases, the conduct of wardinvestigations and for pre and post-operative care. They will also be responsible for arranging theatrelists and will participate in operative surgery, the extent of their involvement being commensuratewith experience and ability. The post holder will attend and assist at Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinics.The post-holder will be expected to attend the rolling half days and take part in audit and casepresentation. Log books of the surgical operations performed will be mandatory (Log Book for RCSEngland).Research opportunities may be possible for suitable interested post holders.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post offers a wide variety of experience in both elective and emergency Orthopaedics. The postholder will be responsible to the appropriate Consultants for admitting cases, the conduct of wardinvestigations and for pre and post-operative care. They will also be responsible for arranging theatrelists and will participate in operative surgery, the extent of their involvement being commensuratewith experience and ability. The post holder will attend and assist at Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinics.The post-holder will be expected to attend the rolling half days and take part in audit and casepresentation. Log books of the surgical operations performed will be mandatory (Log Book for RCSEngland).Research opportunities may be possible for suitable interested post holders.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent

Desirable

  • BSc or equivalent

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with license to practice

Desirable

  • Previous orthopaedic / surgical experience as SHO level

Essential

Essential

  • Work experience within a NHS Hospital
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent

Desirable

  • BSc or equivalent

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with license to practice

Desirable

  • Previous orthopaedic / surgical experience as SHO level

Essential

Essential

  • Work experience within a NHS Hospital

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY8 2SW


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY8 2SW


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant

Mr V Shetty

vshetty@nhs.net

01253953078

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-DOC59-25

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY8 2SW


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