About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for two highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join our well integrated team. Two openings have arisen within the Directorate of Neurosciences for two Trust Doctors (ST3+) to start as soon as possible for 1 year from August 2026, with the opportunity for further extension.
We are looking for resident doctors with neurosurgical experience who are already practicing at registrar level, or ready to work at registrar level in neurosurgery. Candidates should be familiar with the requirements of dealing with neurosurgical on call referrals and ideally should have experience of the same. Ideally candidates should be able to undertake some emergency neurosurgical procedures independently.
Main duties of the job
To support delivery of neurosurgical care by the Department of Neurosurgery, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust & allow the successful candidate to increase their knowledge and confidence in the management of patients in the field of neurosurgery, in line with FRCS (Neuro.Surg) syllabus for specialist training stage. The successful candidate would participate in the academic programme of the Department and would be supported in preparation for the FRCS (Neuro.Surg) should they so wish. There will also be opportunity for the successful candidates to have educational support, including opportunities to participate in audit and research.
The post holder will participate in the Neurosurgical registrar (ST3+) on call rota. This rota is currently 1 in 10 full shift with discussions to transition to a two tier system from August 2026 with the first tier on call 1 in 8 full shift and the second tier on call 1 in 6 non residential.
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.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service 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
This is a 1 year attachment in the Department of Neurosurgery, with the opportunity for possible extension. During this time, the successful candidate will undergo further training in the management of all aspects of neurosurgery. This will include not only time focussed on surgical practice and in-patient management, but also attendance at specialist clinics held within the Directorate on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Primary Medical Qualification. MRCS (or equivalent). Full GMC registration.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential
Smooth progression through neurosurgical training scheme. NHS experience in neurosurgery. Good history & examination skills. Able to formulate a working diagnosis. Able to order appropriate investigations. Image interpretation relevant to practice. Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
Able to undertake emergency neurosurgical procedures independently
Maintaining Clinical Competence Essential
Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. portfolio documenting workplace assessments.
Teaching Essential
Experience of supervising junior staff. Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
Evidence of formal teaching course / training.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research Essential
Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
Organised / contributed to relevant audit project that has resulted in change.
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)