Job summary
The two posts are available from 6th August 2025 until 4th August 2026 and you must have full GMC registration with a license to practice. Ideally applicants will have completed Foundation Training and / or Core Training.
The post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for specialist training and many of our previous fellows have gone on to successfully secure posts in Internal Medicine or GP training.
The Older Peoples' Medicine Department is made up of an enthusiastic and dynamic team, which crosses both the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) and Freeman Hospital. We have one acute OPM ward at the RVI, and additionally, a new Front of House Frailty service which is currently being developed, with the aim of improving pathways and optimising the care of our frail older patients early in their admission to hospital. There are four acute OPM wards, two specialist rehabilitation wards (Stroke and Orthogeriatrics) and a complex discharge ward at the Freeman Hospital.
The fellows will spend their time within our supportive teams, providing cover expected of ST1-2 level, being involved in the care and management of complex frail older people.
Main duties of the job
These posts will involve working across the service and will provide the perfect opportunity to gain further experience in the management of frail older people alongside our specialist teams. Experience gained in this role will help improve skills in holistic care of older people which would be invaluable to all branches of medicine and surgery. Additionally, our department has dedicated weekly departmental teaching and radiology meetings and encourage attendance at other teaching and learning events including Trust Grand Rounds.
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.
About us
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
The fellows will spend their time within our enthusiastic and dynamic OPM department, providing cover expected of ST1-2 level, supporting the care and management of complex frailer older people in differing settings.
The Older Peoples Medicine Department crosses both the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) and Freeman Hospital. We have one acute OPM ward at the RVI, and additionally, a new Front of House Frailty service which is currently being developed, with the aim of improving pathways and optimising the care of our frail older patients early in their admission to hospital. There are four acute OPM wards, two specialist rehabilitation wards (Stroke and Orthogeriatrics) and a complex discharge ward at the Freeman Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The fellows will spend their time within our enthusiastic and dynamic OPM department, providing cover expected of ST1-2 level, supporting the care and management of complex frailer older people in differing settings.
The Older Peoples Medicine Department crosses both the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) and Freeman Hospital. We have one acute OPM ward at the RVI, and additionally, a new Front of House Frailty service which is currently being developed, with the aim of improving pathways and optimising the care of our frail older patients early in their admission to hospital. There are four acute OPM wards, two specialist rehabilitation wards (Stroke and Orthogeriatrics) and a complex discharge ward at the Freeman Hospital.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Relevant higher degree.
- ALS.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years of previous experience working in the NHS.
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty.
- Ability to perform basic general procedures.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g., workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
- Understanding of research principles.
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings.
- Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change.
- Evidence in participation in research projects.
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local and national meetings.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Relevant higher degree.
- ALS.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years of previous experience working in the NHS.
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty.
- Ability to perform basic general procedures.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g., workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
- Understanding of research principles.
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings.
- Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change.
- Evidence in participation in research projects.
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local and national meetings.
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).
