Position: Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Fixed Term 12 months
Location: University Hospital Crosshouse (with some sessions at University Hospital Ayr)
Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975)
Hours Per Week: 44
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Orthopaedics
Job closing date: 19/11/2026

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctors in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join our dynamic and expanding team within NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established, supportive department, delivering high-quality trauma and elective orthopaedic care across modern facilities.

The successful candidates will contribute to a comprehensive Orthopaedic service, including trauma care, elective surgery, outpatient clinics, and ward-based care, supported by a strong multidisciplinary team.

The Trauma & Orthopaedic service comprises:

• 22 Consultants, supported by Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors and trainees
• A wide range of sub-specialty interests including arthroplasty, sports injuries, paediatrics, upper limb, and foot & ankle
• 95 inpatient beds at University Hospital Crosshouse and elective capacity at University Hospital Ayr
• Dedicated trauma theatres, elective theatres, day surgery and outpatient services

The service is part of the West of Scotland Major Trauma Network, with ongoing development and modernisation.

The post will include:

• Management of patients in clinic, theatre and ward environments
• Participation in trauma and elective operating sessions
• Delivery of outpatient and fracture clinics
• Contribution to teaching, training and supervision of junior staff
• Participation in a non-resident on-call rota (currently approx. 1:13 weekday, 1:6.5 weekend)

Job Plan (Indicative 10 PA)
A typical week may include:

• Elective and fracture clinics
• Trauma and elective theatre sessions
• Ward rounds
• Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time

(Final job plan agreed on appointment)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a stable and sustainable SAS workforce model
• Work in a supportive department with strong clinical leadership
• Opportunities for career development, including specialist grade progression and Portfolio Pathway (CESR) toward Consultant
• Excellent teaching and education facilities
• Strong MDT support, including ANPs, physiotherapy and specialist nurses

You will have:

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including 2 years in Trauma & Orthopaedics (ST3 level or above)
• Strong clinical, communication and team-working skills

Desirable:

• MRCS or equivalent
• Experience in teaching, audit or research

For further information contact: Andy.Tanagho@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.