Job summary
This is a fixed term appointment to the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is identified as an important part of its strategy to remain a preferred provider to local Health Authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups across a wide range of hospital services. The appointment will enhance an existing successful track record of a Unit, which has an enviable reputation for good quality patient care and education

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Deliver quality Orthopaedic services effectively, regularly benchmarking service to improve practice.
• Support the organisational aim of HHFT positively contributing to management and financial strategies.
• Enhance and provide professional leadership within the Trauma and Orthopaedic department. Initiate and take part in regular clinical audit.
• Have an active role in research within the department. Contribute to training and teaching of more junior doctors.

About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017

Details
Date posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 to £67,325 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 251-MD7071
Job locations: Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA

Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached. It is expected that you will make contact with the department before applying for this post.

Person Specification
Training and Education

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• ATLS

Clinical Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years post full registration
• Previous experience in T&O

Clinical Skills and Ability

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to work with and lead a team
• Understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient centred care

Desirable

• Demonstrate understanding of research and audit
• Demonstrate the ability to manage change and an understanding of the principles of service improvement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).