SHO/FY2 Ward Doctor Orthopaedics

Job summary

To provide continuous medical cover and support for elective orthopaedic patients, ensuring safe perioperative care, timely management of clinical issues, and effective communication with the multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced surgical environment. Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Provide medical cover on wards and in theatres for elective orthopaedic patients. Monitor and manage perioperative patient conditions, including early identification and escalation of complications. Support consultants and surgical teams with pre-op and post-op medical management.

Liaise closely with nursing staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other MDT members to ensure coordinated patient care. Participate in handovers and ensure accurate documentation of patient care. Contribute to the delivery of enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.

About us

Medinet is one of the UK's leading providers of elective healthcare services, working in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK and Ireland. We provide additional clinical teams and capacity to help hospitals reduce waiting lists and give patients faster access to treatment.

Our services cover a wide range of specialties and are delivered by experienced clinicians within robust clinical governance frameworks.

Job description

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responsibilities

Key

Responsibilities:

Provide medical cover on wards and in theatres for elective orthopaedic patients. Monitor and manage perioperative patient conditions, including early identification and escalation of complications. Support consultants and surgical teams with pre-op and post-op medical management.

Liaise closely with nursing staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other MDT members to ensure coordinated patient care. Participate in handovers and ensure accurate documentation of patient care. Contribute to the delivery of enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills Essential Essential: Full GMC registration with a valid licence to practise. Experience in orthopaedic or surgical inpatient care. Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a high-throughput environment.

Desirable Desirable: Familiarity with enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways. Experience managing perioperative medical care in elective surgery.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications & Experience: Medical degree with full GMC registration and appropriate licensing to practise. Experience in surgical or orthopaedic medicine, preferably in a high-volume elective setting. Competent in acute medical assessment and management.

Desirable Desirable Experience: Experience working in fast-paced orthopaedic or surgical units. Knowledge of enhanced recovery protocols and perioperative medicine.

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.

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