About this role
Job summary
This post is available to commence on the 6th of August 2026 initially for 6 months with a view to extension.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience in surgical management of Type 2 and Type 3 Intestinal Failure patients and complex abdominal wall operative skills and experience. This post requires close collaboration with the broader Intestinal Failure Team within the newly established Severe Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation Unit at Freeman Hospital. There is additional opportunity for exposure to advanced/recurrent Colorectal Cancer and Robotic surgery for which the trust is a regional centre, but main responsibilities of the job will be intestinal failure. To benefit from this opportunity the successful applicant will be ST7 or senior and will have passed their final FRCS examination or equivalent. They will be fully registered and be eligible for appointment within the UK. The appointee will have a flexible remit, and we will be able to tailor training to his/her benefit from the specialties outlined above. At a minimum the appointee will have one full theatre day weekly, MDT/Ward Commitments and a clinic.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at the Freeman Hospital with no on-call commitments. The individual will work alongside the medical and surgical intestinal failure team. The individual will work on the specialist registrar tier and will, as such, be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility at this level. This post will be attractive to pre- and post-CCT individuals who require additional specialist training prior to applying for a consultant position.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Fintan Bergin, Surgical Lead for Intestinal Failure, email: [email protected] or (0191)2829747/ (0191)2137420.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post is based at the Freeman Hospital with no on-call commitments. The individual will work alongside the medical and surgical intestinal failure team. The individual will work on the specialist registrar tier and will, as such, be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility at this level. This post will be attractive to pre- and post-CCT individuals who require additional specialist training prior to applying for a consultant position.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Primary Medical Qualification. Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential
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.
Management and Administration Experience Essential
Ability to run a service and participate in management process. Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce. Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues. An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
Proven management and administration ability. Understanding of management goals. Experience with audit 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.
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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 Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)