About this role
Job summary
The post will commence on 5 August 2026 for a fixed 12 month contract, with an opportunity to extend for a further 12 months
The job will be based at the RVI, which is the regional major trauma centre, and Freeman Hospital, which it a tertiary referral centre for elective orthopaedic surgery. Successful candidates will undertake 12 months in orthopaedic trauma. This post is ideal for 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.
The orthopaedic trauma service acts as a 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.
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.
We expect the successful candidate to take a full role in the running of the department, including research, audit and quality improvement projects. We envisage that the successful candidate will prepare several research and clinical papers for publication and presentation at national or international meetings.
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
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
To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English Good History and examination skills. Ability to formulate a working diagnosis. Able to order appropriate investigations. Able to manage common medical emergencies. Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague. NHS paid experience (clinical attachments not applicable) Middle grade level experience in Orthopaedic Surgery (NHS)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
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)