Senior House Officer (SHO) (GZW041)

Are you an ambitious, highly motivated, and dedicated junior doctor looking to significantly advance your surgical training and clinical acumen within a prestigious, exceptionally supportive healthcare environment? Evolve Staffing Ltd. is thrilled to be actively recruiting a passionate, forward-thinking Senior House Officer (SHO) in Trauma and Orthopaedics on behalf of a progressive NHS hospital, located in the beautiful, historic market town of Warwick, this leading clinical facility boasts an outstanding national reputation for superior musculoskeletal care, state-of-the-art facilities, and excellent post-graduate medical education.

Operating smoothly within a comprehensive, highly modern Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence, the successful post-holder will gain unparalleled hands-on clinical exposure across the Trust’s dedicated unit. This expansive infrastructure is split strategically across specialized areas, including Ward 1 (focused entirely on high-volume acute trauma orthopaedic care), Ward 2 (a pristine, MRSA-free elective orthopaedic unit), and the Clinical Suite (premium single en-suite recovery rooms). Working alongside an esteemed multidisciplinary team of world-class Orthopaedic Consultants, Specialist Registrars (SpRs), Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and dedicated hand and physical therapists, you will be ideally positioned to hone your surgical skills, build a competitive portfolio, and deliver top-tier, patient-centric NHS care.

Key Clinical Duties and Operational Responsibilities

Ward Management and Day-to-Day Inpatient Care

• – Assume day-to-day clinical responsibility for the comprehensive medical management of inpatients across both the active acute trauma ward (Ward 1) and the elective surgical ward (Ward 2).
• – Conduct detailed, structured morning ward rounds under the supervision of Registrars and Consultants, executing precise management plans, prescribing necessary post-operative medications, and ordering appropriate diagnostic imaging or laboratory investigations.
• – Lead the rapid clinical assessment and stabilization of acute, pre- and post-operative surgical patients, promptly escalating any deteriorating individuals to senior clinical decision-makers.
• – Coordinate cross-functional care pathways alongside the multidisciplinary team (MDT), actively collaborating with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and the Warwickshire Team (WT) to minimize length of stay and facilitate safe, early patient discharge.
• – Undertake rigorous pre-operative clinical assessments within the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) to guarantee that elective joint replacement patients are fully medically optimized for theatre.

Theatre Exposure and Surgical Assistance

• – Actively scrub-in and assist Consultant Surgeons and Specialist Registrars on a broad spectrum of complex surgical procedures within a state-of-the-art theatre suite.
• – Gain direct operative exposure to primary and revision total joint replacements (hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty), upper limb soft tissue alterations, arthroscopic knee reconstructions, foot and ankle procedures, and a high volume of acute trauma surgeries (including dynamic hip screw fixation, intramedullary nailing, and open reduction internal fixation).
• – Develop core surgical techniques under direct supervision, including meticulous tissue handling, wound closure, joint aspiration, local anaesthetic infiltration, and advanced splinting/cast application.

On-Call, Emergency Department, and Admissions

• – Participate fully in the departmental junior on-call rota, providing high-quality, comprehensive cover for the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department and general wards.
• – Rapidly review, clerk, and manage acute musculoskeletal referrals coming from the Emergency Department, clarifying mechanisms of injury, interpreting complex diagnostic radiographs/CT scans, and instituting immediate emergency management (such as reduction of dislocations and joint immobilisation).
• – Support the innovative Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) pathways, ensuring accurate digital and clinical records are compiled for consultant-led virtual triage the following morning.

Clinical Governance, Education, and Professional Development

• – Actively engage in the department’s robust educational infrastructure, participating in weekly teaching sessions, grand rounds, multi-disciplinary X-ray review meetings, and morbidity and mortality (M&M) conferences.
• – Proactively initiate or assist with departmental clinical audits, Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs), and research studies overseen by the academic department, with opportunities to present findings at regional or national levels.
• – Maintain an up-to-date professional portfolio, participating in annual appraisals, completing workplace-based assessments (WBA/sBA), and fulfilling Continuing Professional Development (CPD) mandates.

Person Specification and Essential Criteria

To be considered for this competitive junior surgical position, applicants must strictly demonstrate the following professional credentials:

• – Professional Licensure: Must hold valid Full General Medical Council (GMC) Registration with a current, clean Licence to Practise.
• – Clinical Experience: Demonstrable post-graduate clinical experience within the UK National Health Service (NHS), with preferred prior exposure to a dedicated Trauma & Orthopaedics or Emergency Medicine rotation at the Foundation Year 2 (FY2) or Senior House Officer (SHO) grade.
• – Core Skills: Excellent clinical acumen in managing acutely unwell surgical and medical patients, basic surgical suturing skills, and a solid understanding of basic radiation safety and IR(ME)R rules.
• – Life Support Certification: Valid and current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) certification is highly desirable.
• – Communication: Exceptional spoken and written British English, with strong interpersonal skills required to deliver compassionate, empathetic patient care and work harmoniously within a close-knit multidisciplinary team.

Agency Contact and Application Instructions

This represents a truly magnificent professional opportunity to advance your surgical career within Warwickshire—a region celebrated for its historical significance, wonderful quality of life, and exceptional transport links across the West Midlands. Evolve Staffing Ltd. is managing all immediate recruitment and compliance processes for this position.

If you are a driven junior doctor ready to elevate your clinical skills and make a profound impact within an NHS center of excellence, please contact our specialized medical recruitment team today for a confidential discussion or to submit your CV.

• – Placement Agency: Evolve Staffing Ltd.
• – Contact Email Address: jobs@evolve-staffing.co.uk
• – Direct Dial Recruitment Hotline: 0204 553 9807

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