Advertised role location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building
Official document: Specialty Doctor TO CAH Oct 26 (pdf)
SPECIALTY DOCTOR
(2 Posts – 1 full-time & 1 part-time 24hpw)
TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDICS
Job Description

HSC VALUES
The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working
within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times;
HSC Value What does this mean?
What does this look like in practice? -
Behaviours
Working
Together
We work together for the best
outcome for people we care for and
support. We work across Health and
Social Care and with other external
organisations and agencies,
recognising that leadership is the
responsibility of all.
• I work with others and value everyone’s
contribution
• I treat people with respect and dignity
• I work as part of a team looking for
opportunities to support and help
people in both my own and other teams
• I actively engage people on issues that
affect them
• I look for feedback and examples of
good practice, aiming to improve where
possible
Compassion
We are sensitive, caring, respectful
and understanding towards those we
care for and support and our
colleagues. We listen carefully to
others to better understand and take
action to help them and ourselves.
• I am sensitive to the different needs
and feelings of others and treat people
with kindness
• I learn from others by listening carefully
to them
• I look after my own health and well-
being so that I can care for and support
others
Excellence
We commit to being the best we can
be in our work, aiming to improve and
develop services to achieve positive
changes. We deliver safe, high-
quality, compassionate care and
support.
• I put the people I care for and support
at the centre of all I do to make a
difference
• I take responsibility for my decisions
and actions
• I commit to best practice and sharing
learning, while continually learning and
developing
• I try to improve by asking ‘could we do
this better?’
Openness &
Honesty
We are open and honest with each
other and act with integrity and
candour.
• I am open and honest in order to
develop trusting relationships
• I ask someone for help when needed
• I speak up if I have concerns
• I challenge inappropriate or
unacceptable behaviour and practice

JOB TITLE:
SPECIALTY DOCTOR
(2 posts – 1 x full-time & 1 part-time 24 hpw)
DEPARTMENT:
Trauma and Orthopaedics
BASE/LOCATION:
All posts are appointed to the Southern Health and Social Care
Trust. The base hospital for this post is Craigavon Area Hospital
however the post holder will be required to work on any site within
the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
REPORTS TO:
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeons
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Mr D McMurray - Clinical Director
PROFESSIONALLY
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Mr M Haynes - Divisional Medical Director - Surgery & Elective
Care
DURATION:
Permanent
SUMMARY OF POST:
• These are permanent posts commencing as soon as possible.
• The post holders will participate in a non-resident on-call rota. Current pay supplement:
3%.
• These posts will attract a salary of £61,542 - £99,216 per annum based on full-time
hours.
• There is 1 full-time position and 1 part-time post working 24 hours per week.
• These posts have an attractive annual leave beginning at 5 weeks per annum rising to
6 weeks after two years of service with a further day of leave after seven years.
• The Southern Trust has established a dedicated revalidation support group which
ensures all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trainer appraiser and supports all
doctors through the revalidation process. The Trust has also appointed a Consultant
and SAS Lead for appraisal and revalidation.
• The posts will attract all the terms and conditions and employment benefits associated
with an NHS post e.g. NHS indemnity; access to NHS pension scheme and many
additional benefits.
• Although this post is not recognised for training by the postgraduate dean for training
purposes, the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department has a strong emphasis on training
and successful candidates will have the same training opportunities as the other trainees
in that you will have a named educational advisor and will be supported in undertaking
a wide range of CV enhancing activities.

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is
one of the largest employers in Northern
Ireland and provides integrated patient /
person centred services to a population of
c.388,688 people in the local areas of
Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Dungannon,
South Tyrone, Newry and Mourne.
Employing over 15,000 staff, the Trust
provides a wide range of hospital, community
and primary services. General acute in-
patient hospital services are located at
Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill
Hospital. Acute Mental Health and intellectual Disability in-patient hospital services are
located in the Bluestone Unit, also on the Craigavon Area Hospital site.
Working in collaboration with GP’s and other agencies, Trust staff provide locally based
health and social care services in Trust premises, in people’s own homes and in the
community. The Trust purchases some services, such as domiciliary, residential and
nursing care and day care from private and voluntary organisation.
Southern Trust Ethnic Minorities Staff Network
The Southern HSC Trust is an inclusive organisation, inclusive of different races, ethnicity
and cultural backgrounds. We believe that every employee should have the opportunity to
flourish and reach their full potential without fear of discrimination or prejudice.
As part of this commitment to diversity and inclusion we have established a Staff Support
Network to support our ethnic minority colleagues (this would include international doctors
and nurses). We would encourage all staff who self-identify as a member of an ethnic
minority group to join.
Such a network within the Trust provides an opportunity for individuals to come together in
a safe, welcoming and shared working environment, to share ideas, raise awareness of
challenges and provide support to each other.
WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Trauma & Orthopaedics unit is currently led by 11 consultants with a variety of
subspecialist interests, including Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Soft Tissue Knee
reconstruction.
Trauma & Orthopaedic lists occur on site. There is the facility for day case surgery in the
South Tyrone Hospital.
Outpatient elective and fracture clinics occur on-site and regular monthly peripheral elective
clinics occur in South Tyrone, Armagh Community and Daisy Hill Hospital sites.
The consultant body is actively involved in educating the primary care providers in the local
community. Regular teaching of non-consultant career grade and junior medical staff is also
provided.

Work is on-going to develop a support network of specialist T&O Physiotherapists and
Occupational Therapists. A Trauma Co-ordinator is in place to ensure smooth running of
trauma theatres. All Orthopaedic patients listed for surgery undergo pre-operative
assessment.
The Southern Trust’s Trauma and Orthopaedic Team recently received a national award for
patient Safety. The team has been named as a ‘National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data
Provider for meeting high quality patient safety standards in joint replacement operations.
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ON-CALL
There will be an on-call requirement either as inclusion in a hospital at night type rota or as
a second tier to the hospital at night team.
T&O on-call responsibilities:
• Urgent assessment and management of trauma patients in the Emergency Medicine
department.
• Treatment of closed fractures by manipulation and plaster application.
• Admission and preparation of patients requiring surgery.
• Care for postoperative inpatients.
• Telephone advice to peripheral hospital doctors.
• Decision making regarding transfer of patients to RVH.
DUTIES OF THE POST:
Key duties
General
The post holder will be expected to:
• Assist at outpatient clinics.
• Assist at theatre lists.
• Provide on-call cover.
General administration
The post holder will be expected to keep discharge letters up to date. The doctor will also
be responsible for the collection of important data in particular those relating to outcome and
complications.
Research
The post holder would be expected to become involved in a research project and if
necessary present results at meetings.
Attendance at Departmental and Hospital meetings is encouraged and participation in audit
is mandatory.

SAMPLE JOB PLAN
Mon
TIME WORK ACTIVITY
LOCATION
HOURS
Total
Prem
DCC SPA APA EPA
09.00 – 13.00
SPA CAH 4
7.5
13.30 - 17.00
Ortho Clinic CAH 3.5
Tue
s

08.00 – 17.30
Orthopaedic list and WR CAH 9.5 9.5
We
d

08.00 – 17.30
Trauma meeting and
Trauma list
CAH 9.5 9.5
Thurs

08.00 - 13.00
WR & Flexible CAH 5
8.5
13.30 – 17.00
Fracture clinic 3.5
Fri

08.00 – 13.00
Fracture list CAH 5
5
14.00 - 17.00
OFF CAH 0
Sat

07.30 - 13.30
Fracture List (1:8) CAH 0.75
1.12
07.30 - 10.30
Ward Round (1:8) CAH 0.37
Sun

07.30 - 13.30
Fracture List (1 : 8) CAH 0.75
0.75
Unpredictable On-Call Emergency Work 0.75 PA
TOTAL HOURS
36 4 40 1.87
TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES
9 1 10 0.62
Programmed Activities Number of PA’s/ Sessions
Direct Clinical Care 9.00
Supporting Professional Activities 1.00
Premium time 0.62
On call 0.75
Total PA’s 11.37
Emergency Work
On-call Rota Frequency: 1 in 8
Agreed Category:
(consultants only)
Category A
On-call % Supplement 3%
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
This post will be contracted in accordance with:
Specialty Doctor (SAS) Terms and Conditions which can be viewed at:
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If you would like any additional information about this post, for example details of
the specialty or existing staff, please contact the Mrs Brigeen Kelly – Head of
Service – Trauma & Orthopaedics – 02837561345.

RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of
openness and transparency.
2. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and
act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’
policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to:
1. Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own
actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
2. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements,
reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining
a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and
staff.
3. The HSC Code of Conduct for Employees sets out the standards of conduct expected of
all staff in the Southern Health & Social Care Trust and outlines the standards of conduct
and behaviours required during and after employment with the Trust. Professional staff
are expected to also follow the code of conduct for their own professions.
4. Adhere at all times to all Trust policies including for example:
• Smoke Free policy
• IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct
5. Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your
designated area of work.
6. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention
and control.
7. All employees of the trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as
part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and
administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All
such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited
exception, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information
Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Acts 1998. Employees are required to be
conversant with the Trusts policy and procedures on records management and to seek
advice if in doubt.
8. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, including full
participation in KSF Development Reviews/appraisals, in order to maximise his/her
potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

9. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to
patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes
into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.
This post may evolve over time and this Job Description will therefore be subject to review
in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should
be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a
similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within
the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

JOB TITLE
SPECIALTY DOCTOR (2 POSTS)
DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE
TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDICS
LOCATION: Craigavon Area Hospital
SALARY £61,542 - £99,216 pa
HOURS Full-time
DURATION: Permanent
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage
although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make
it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in
you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications/
Registration
E1 Hold Full registration with the General Medical Council
(London) with Licence to Practice or be able to obtain by
time of appointment.
1
Shortlisting by
Application
Form
E2 Have at least 4 years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its
equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least
2 of which will be in Trauma & Orthopaedics;
OR
Have equivalent experience and competencies.
Other E3 Hold a full current driving license valid for use in Northern
Ireland and have access to a car on appointment.
2
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/
selection stage:
Knowledge /
Skills / Abilities
E5 All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and
spoken English that are adequate to enable effective
communication about medical topics with patients and
colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the
following:
That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical
training in English OR have the following scores in the
academic International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) – Overall 7.5, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7,
Writing 7.
Interview
1
If successful at interview, applicants will be required to provide proof of their GMC application. Applicants
must be registered, with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
2
This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability which prohibits them from driving
but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the requirements of the post in full. Visit
NI Direct website to check if a driving licence issued outside Northern Ireland is valid for use.

However, if applicants believe that they have adequate
communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples
they need to provide evidence.
E6 Have appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply
sound clinical judgement to problems.
E7 Demonstrate understanding of the importance of audit and
research.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria
to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you
meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Experience /
Qualifications
D1 Hold up to date ATLS certification. Shortlisting by
Application
Form
D2 Have some training in teaching methods.
Ref No: 73826XXX Date: October 2026
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the
required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly
demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using
the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation reserves
the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly
demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is
made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry
out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be
confirmed.
THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Successful applicants:
• may be required to attend for a Health Assessment
• can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting
salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has
experience relevant & equivalent to the post.
• are able to request Flexible Working from the 1
st
day of their employment. A number of
flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working,
Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours,
Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some
or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants
are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be
available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them
achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.