Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Local Appointment Nodal Point 3 (MT03)
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (Plus additional pay elements for the rota)
- Job ref
- 210-2025-851
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £52,656 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor ST1/2 in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Local Appointment Nodal Point 3 (MT03)
Job overview
Working Full time: 40 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has for highly motivated team players to join our well established Orthopaedics Department at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, welcoming applications for Trust Doctor ST1/ST2 level to join the team.
The hospital is situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of the historic Roman City of Chester. We are within easy access of Manchester Airport, North Wales and the Lake District. The Trust is committed to continued professional development, and to a culture of ongoing service improvement.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a 1 in 8 on-call rota and will be subject to ward based cover as a requirement of the post, they must hold full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
This post is not recognised for training purposes; however the Trust will ensure teaching to a high standard to assist the successful applicant in progressing further.
Main duties of the job
In-Patients
This involves clerking routine and emergency admissions, ensuring that appropriate investigations are carried out, and caring for in patients including attending Consultants' and Registrars' ward rounds, monitoring the progress of patients, and assisting in Theatre operations. You will be expected to have an up-to-date knowledge of the patients under your care and be able to present them on ward rounds.
Out-Patients
There will be a commitment to see patients in clinic and to undertake pre op assessment clinics when necessary.
Out of Hours
The post holder will participate in the 8 person full-shift rota for Trauma & Orthopaedics. At weekends you will have the support of an F1 House Officer between 8am – 5pm on the Orthopaedic Ward.
Cover Arrangements for Leave
All leave is covered internally by colleagues and it is the responsibility of each consultant to ensure that arrangements have been made to cover duties including on-call. No more than 2 Persons will be allowed leave at the same time.
Education
A well-equipped post-graduate centre and library is sited adjacent to the General Wing on the Countess of Chester Hospital site. There is an active programme of lectures and meetings, including those of the Chester and North Wales Medical Society. In addition, Liverpool, with extensive University and postgraduate facilities, including the Liverpool Medical Institution, is only 20 miles away.
Working for our organisation
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications and Skills
Essential criteria
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Evidence of career progression towards a higher degree.
- Full GMC registration with a current licence to practice
- Previous experience of working within the NHS at F1/ST1/ST2 level
Desirable criteria
- MRCS
- Previous experience in Orthopaedics within the NHS
- Attendance at relevant course(s) e.g. ALS, ALERT
Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
Essential criteria
- Competent in basic clinical procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance – ensures patients are not put at risk
- Understands the importance of working effectively in teams
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential criteria
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Understands the basic principles of audit and research
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Contributes to teaching and learning of others in a clinical setting
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Ability to build rapport & work with others
Desirable criteria
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS
- Evidence of communication skills
- Experience of working in teams
Probity
Essential criteria
- Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- Aware of importance of being the patients’ advocate
Desirable criteria
- Aware of clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS employee
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience
- Punctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances
Desirable criteria
- Other work experience/ outside interests
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Tm Ankers
- Job title
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 366378
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