Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated ambitious individual to join a well- integrated team.
The post will commence on 4 February 2026 for a fixed 6 month contract.
The post will be primarily based at Freeman Hospital working alongside the orthopaedic tumour team. Newcastle is 1 of only 5 primary bone and soft tissue sarcoma units in the country, taking tertiary referrals from the North of England and beyond. The successful candidate will gain experience of the assessment and management of primary bone and soft tissue tumours, as well as metastatic bone and benign musculoskeletal lesions. They will be expected to participate regularly in the surgical management of these conditions including resection and reconstruction of tumours around limbs and pelvis. They will also attend the weekly sarcoma MDT, taking an active role in presenting and discussing patients.
Main duties of the job
The job will have an on call component on the trauma service, based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, which is the regional major trauma centre. Newcastle is the tertiary referral centre for major and polytrauma, pelvic fractures, limb reconstruction and bone infection. We also deal with a significant amount of general orthopaedic trauma and aim to provide exposure to common injuries such as hip, wrist and ankle fractures.
This post is ideal for post CCT trainees wishing to gain more experience in orthopaedic oncology, or trainees planning a CESR pathway who wish more experience of complex orthopaedics and major trauma. Post MRCS candidates who are looking for more experience prior to ST3 application will also be considered.
About us
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.
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
You will be an active part of the orthopaedic team at Newcastle Hospitals. This job is tailored appropriately to consolidate post foundation program experience. Clinical and research opportunities are available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be an active part of the orthopaedic team at Newcastle Hospitals. This job is tailored appropriately to consolidate post foundation program experience. Clinical and research opportunities are available.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold full GMC registration at time of application.
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation training or equivalent.
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes.
- MRCS.
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS, CCrISP).
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications in science or education.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- NHS paid experience (clinical attachments not applicable)
- Middle grade level experience in Orthopaedic Surgery (NHS)
- Able to manage common medical emergencies.
- Good History and examination skills.
- Ability to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Neat, legible writing of notes/charts.
- Computer skills.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date: workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Have experience in teaching undergraduate medical students and/or Foundation Year 1 Doctors.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of Audit projects.
- Understanding of research principles.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold full GMC registration at time of application.
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation training or equivalent.
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes.
- MRCS.
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS, CCrISP).
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications in science or education.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- NHS paid experience (clinical attachments not applicable)
- Middle grade level experience in Orthopaedic Surgery (NHS)
- Able to manage common medical emergencies.
- Good History and examination skills.
- Ability to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Neat, legible writing of notes/charts.
- Computer skills.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date: workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Have experience in teaching undergraduate medical students and/or Foundation Year 1 Doctors.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of Audit projects.
- Understanding of research principles.
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).
