Trust Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Fixed Term Contract) | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Posting date:	10 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£52,656 - £65,048 Will be pro-rata for the 6 month period
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	12 March 2026
Location:	Truro, TR1 3LJ
Company:	Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7721108/156-MS-4427

Summary

Applications are invited for the post of Fixed Term Trust Registrar (ST3+ equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust.

The hospital has a 56 bedded Trauma Unit, for both trauma admissions as well as a Trauma Assessment Unit. The Trust runs 18 trauma operating lists per week on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site and a further 15 elective lists at St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle per week with additional daycase lists at West Cornwall Hospital.

The unit has a good reputation for supporting its non-training grade doctors and many of our previous trust doctors have gone on to successfully apply for specialty training posts. There is regular departmental teaching and the unit has strong links with the research department and is involved with a number of national multicentre studies with the opportunities for resident doctor involvement.

You will need to be fully registered with the General Medical Council at the time of application. Applications are encouraged from those unable to work full-time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

We can offer on-site accommodation and discuss rent and relocation fees together with study time for research and development. Why not contact us and see what our Trust has to offer you.

The Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer
The post holder will be part of a 1:12 rota (ST level) providing a 24/7 on-call commitment.

Work as part of a team to admit and care for the patients on the ward, in clinics and theatre.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management and delivery of trauma and orthopaedic services.

General Duties and Responsibilities of the Post

Provision with colleagues of a service to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.

Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.

Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.

Involvement in research if applicable.

A responsibility to work co-operatively with colleagues and to respect and value their contribution to patient/client care.

The post-holder will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.

Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations including ¬NHS Kernow and NHS England ¬to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 ¬ which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026