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.
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 and previous paid NHS experience is essential.
We typically receive several hundred applications for ST1/2 locally employed doctor posts and we will therefore only shortlist candidates with paid NHS experience (this does not include Clinical Access or Clinical Observership placements) which is an essential criteria within the Person Specification. Please do not apply if you do not have paid NHS experience as this leads to significant clinician time reviewing applications from applicants who will not be shortlisted.
This post is to commence 06/08/2025/ASAP for 6-12 months.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The post would suit a trainee in Surgery with a special interest in Colorectal Surgery. 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
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Paul Hainsworth/ paul.hainsworth@nhs.net
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Aspects
This post is attached to the colorectal unit at the Freeman Hospital. The individual will work on the F2/CST tier and as such be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level.
Specific Components of this Post
The individual will participate in elective care of patients within the firm including ward, theatre and out-patient clinics as well as the delivery of emergency day and nighttime cover. The post allows for a significant period of dedicated self-study.
Teaching
There is no formal teaching commitment to this post, but the successful candidate will be expected to deliver informal support to medical students and other junior doctors on the ward.
Personal Education
All staff are encouraged to question and learn from the extensive clinical activities that take place on the unit. There are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. These include: Directorate, Audit/M and M meeting/MDT and departmental meetings including research and audit updates. There is a regional SPR teaching programme at which attendance is encouraged and weekly Core trainee/foundation doctor surgical teaching programme.
Research/Audit
This directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the unit ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings.
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.
Administration
Each Junior Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the consultants.
Out of Hours Commitment/Pay
The post holders out-of-hours contribution commitment will be to the on-call rota for day time cover. The pay band will be confirmed on offer of employment. The post is new deal and EWTD compliant.
Emergency and On-Call Responsibilities
The doctor accepts that he will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant in consultation where practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the secretary of state stresses that additional commitments arising under the sub section are exceptional and, in particular, that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Aspects
This post is attached to the colorectal unit at the Freeman Hospital. The individual will work on the F2/CST tier and as such be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level.
Specific Components of this Post
The individual will participate in elective care of patients within the firm including ward, theatre and out-patient clinics as well as the delivery of emergency day and nighttime cover. The post allows for a significant period of dedicated self-study.
Teaching
There is no formal teaching commitment to this post, but the successful candidate will be expected to deliver informal support to medical students and other junior doctors on the ward.
Personal Education
All staff are encouraged to question and learn from the extensive clinical activities that take place on the unit. There are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. These include: Directorate, Audit/M and M meeting/MDT and departmental meetings including research and audit updates. There is a regional SPR teaching programme at which attendance is encouraged and weekly Core trainee/foundation doctor surgical teaching programme.
Research/Audit
This directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the unit ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings.
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.
Administration
Each Junior Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the consultants.
Out of Hours Commitment/Pay
The post holders out-of-hours contribution commitment will be to the on-call rota for day time cover. The pay band will be confirmed on offer of employment. The post is new deal and EWTD compliant.
Emergency and On-Call Responsibilities
The doctor accepts that he will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant in consultation where practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the secretary of state stresses that additional commitments arising under the sub section are exceptional and, in particular, that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
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.
- Previous paid experience of working in the 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.
- Previous paid experience of working in the 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).
