Job overview

Main duties of the job

• Deliver consultant-led trauma and orthopaedic services across inpatient and outpatient settings, with additional focus on Hand and Wrist conditions.
• Participate in the 1:8 consultant on‑call rota, including post‑take ward rounds.
• Work collaboratively with the Orthopaedic Treatment Service in primary care to ensure seamless patient pathways.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team working across Anaesthetics, Rheumatology, Radiology, Pathology, Elderly Care, nursing, physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy.
• Provide training and supervision for Higher and Basic Surgical Trainees and other clinical team members.

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.