Trust Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:

• Name: Kathryn Lowery
• Position: Consultant Trauma & Ortho Surgeon
• Email: kathryn.lowery1@nhs.net
• Name: Mark Philipson
• Position: Consultant Trauma & Ortho Surgeon
• Email: mark.philipson@nhs.net
• Interview Date: 09/11/2026
• Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
• Trust Doctor in the department of Trauma and Orthopaedics

We have an exciting opportunity here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals due to an expansion of our rota. We are recruiting a Trust Grade Doctor (Level ST6-8) post within the second largest Major Trauma Centre in the UK based at the Leeds General Infirmary. This appointment is permanent, starting January 2027.

The posts have been designed for experienced doctors wishing to pursue a career in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

The applicant must have full GMC registration with license to practice, a minimum of two years previous experience in trauma and orthopaedic surgery, one year at registrar level, a minimum of 24 months experience as a doctor in the NHS, a valid ATLS certification and must have full MRCS or equivalent.

Please note this advert may close early if there are a high number of applicants,

Job Summary

We offer exposure to polytrauma and trauma Orthopaedic surgery aligned with excellent training opportunities. You will be allocated an educational supervisor to help guide your career aspirations and to maximise educational opportunities, you will have the opportunity to access medical expertise in a wide variety of disciplines.

The post holder will work with a team of surgeons to provide inpatient care for both trauma and elective patients. The post holder will be on an on call and a 24 hour partial shift rota.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a leading healthcare institution, excelling in patient care, teaching and research. We provide Trauma and Orthopaedic services from two sites within Leeds. All trauma is admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary and elective work is undertaken at Chapel Allerton Hospital, approximately 3 miles from the Infirmary. The Trust Grade Doctor will be expected to work at both sites.

Their Duties Will Include

• Fracture Clinics
• Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic surgery
• Weekend Hip lists
• Ward rounds and patient reviews
• Support to FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.
• Full in house educational and clinical supervision and mentoring package
• Access to participate in on-going departmental research and audit presentations.
• Opportunities to teach undergraduates
• Access to clinical governance meetings.

Why you should join our Team

We are looking for a resident doctor to take up full and/or part-time posts and can offer deferred appointments. Candidates who are unable to work full time are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part-time and those wishing to job share. Shorter duration contracts will also be considered for the right candidate.

Above all we need a ST6+ Trust Grade Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics with a positive attitude, who will deliver quality services with compassion and become an integral member of a dedicated and dynamic team. Leeds offers many opportunities; prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Department.

Within TRS we value our resident doctors. We are a friendly and flexible department. We provide daily senior support in clinics and theatres, and are flexible to doctors’ educational and leave requirements.

What you will bring to the role

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

• The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
• We are….
• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our Priorities

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes
• Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.