Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, engaging and committed individual to work in Newcastle Hospitals trust. This post is designed to suit an individual with an interest in Colorectal Surgery at the Freeman Hospital.
Ideally, the trainee will have completed foundation training and will have passed Part A MRCS. This post will provide experience with elective and emergency care. The on-call commitment is 1:7 days with 1:10 on call nights.
Candidates must have full GMC registration at time of application.
This post is to commence 06/08/2025.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
Main duties of the job
The post would suit a trainee in Surgery with a special interest in Colorectal Surgery. Ideally, the trainee will have completed foundation training and will have passed MRCS part A. This post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for core training or specialist ST3+ programmes.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Each doctor is expected assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the consultant. In addition, he/she is expected to provide cross-cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, Operating Theatre Sessions, administrative (dictation of summaries, letters, coding etc) and presentations (M + M etc) The Successful candidate will be encouraged to attend operating theatre lists regularly and to perform supervised surgical procedures appropriate to their level. Specialist areas of interest in the Department include laparoscopic and robotic surgery, intestinal failure, inflammatory bowel disease and abdominal wall repair. The Department also leads the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre which runs over 300 regional, National and International skills training courses annually, including robotic surgical training which the successful candidate will be encouraged to utilize.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Each doctor is expected assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the consultant. In addition, he/she is expected to provide cross-cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, Operating Theatre Sessions, administrative (dictation of summaries, letters, coding etc) and presentations (M + M etc) The Successful candidate will be encouraged to attend operating theatre lists regularly and to perform supervised surgical procedures appropriate to their level. Specialist areas of interest in the Department include laparoscopic and robotic surgery, intestinal failure, inflammatory bowel disease and abdominal wall repair. The Department also leads the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre which runs over 300 regional, National and International skills training courses annually, including robotic surgical training which the successful candidate will be encouraged to utilize.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- MRCS Part A
- Full GMC registration at time of application.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Experience of working in NHS.
- Evidence of commitment to a career in surgery.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to participate in management process.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- MRCS Part A
- Full GMC registration at time of application.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Experience of working in NHS.
- Evidence of commitment to a career in surgery.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to participate in management process.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
