Foundation Doctor (FY2) in Trauma and Orthopaedics

This post will provide training in the generality of Elective Paediatric Orthopaedics and Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma. While the bulk of the training will be in Paediatric Orthopaedics (Elective and Trauma), exposure to Paediatric Spinal Deformity and Paediatric Orthopaedic Oncology, will also be achieved.

It is envisaged that the postholder will join in August 2025, remaining with the department for 6-12 months.

The post is suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in Orthopaedics. The post will also suit those wishing to pursue a career Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine and General Practice, or any of the surgical specialties.

The successful candidate will spend their time at the Birmingham Childrens Hospital site. The post holder will participate in the surgical specialties out-of-hours on call., It is expected that the post holder will take part in the academic activities of the unit. There will be opportunities for clinical research and audit under the supervision of the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and ample time for such projects. The post holder will also have the opportunity to be involved in teaching undergraduates during their Orthopaedic modules.

The Paediatric Orthopaedic Department at BCH holds a monthly Audit/MDT meeting which the post holder will be expected to attend throughout theirtime with us. The department also holds further Audit meetings to coincide with the Trust Audit mornings. It is expected that the postholder will be involved with, and present the results of, at least one audit project while working in the department.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.