Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
This post is from 6 August 2025 until 3 February 2026. Applicants must possess full GMC registration at time of application and previous paid NHS experience.
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.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The post would suit a trainee in Surgery with a special interest in HPB and Transplant. Ideally the trainee will have completed core training and will have passed or be studying for MRCS, but trainees having only completed foundation training will also be considered. This post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for core training or specialist ST3+ programs.
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.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Rodrigo Figueiredo (0191 2336161 ext.38037) or via email r.figueiredo@nhs.net
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Aspects
This post is attached to the HPB and Transplant department. The individual will work on the F2/CST tier and as such be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level, as well as provide supervision as appropriate to foundation doctors.
Specific components of this post
The individual will contribute to the on-call rota for specialist tertiary departments (HPB/Transplant/Vascular/Specialist Colorectal surgery). Electively, they will contribute to providing high level care to complex inpatients including supervision of foundation doctors. The individual will also have opportunities to participate in theatre as assistant in major resectional/transplantation surgery and also in daycase general surgery lists.
Teaching
There is no formal teaching component to this post, but the successful candidate will be expected to deliver informal support to medical students and other junior doctors on the ward
Personal Education
All staff are encouraged to question and learn from the extensive clinical activities that take place on the unit. There are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. These include; Directorate Audit/M and M meeting, MDT and departmental meetings including research and audit updates. There is a regional SpR teaching programme at which attendance is encouraged.
Research/Audit
This directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the unit ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings.
Clinical
Each doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the Consultant. In addition he/she is expected to provide cross-cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, Operating Theatre sessions, administrative (dictation of summaries, letters, coding etc.) and presentations (M + M, transplant assessment meetings etc.)
Administration
Each Junior Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the Consultants.
Out-of-Hours Commitment/Pay
The post holders out-of-hours contribution commitment will be to the Surgical SHO rota, approximately at 1:7 frequency including day and night shifts. The Pay Band will be confirmed on offer of employment. The post is New deal and EWTD compliant.
Emergency and On-Call responsibilities
The doctor accepts that he will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant in consultation where practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under the sub-section are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Aspects
This post is attached to the HPB and Transplant department. The individual will work on the F2/CST tier and as such be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level, as well as provide supervision as appropriate to foundation doctors.
Specific components of this post
The individual will contribute to the on-call rota for specialist tertiary departments (HPB/Transplant/Vascular/Specialist Colorectal surgery). Electively, they will contribute to providing high level care to complex inpatients including supervision of foundation doctors. The individual will also have opportunities to participate in theatre as assistant in major resectional/transplantation surgery and also in daycase general surgery lists.
Teaching
There is no formal teaching component to this post, but the successful candidate will be expected to deliver informal support to medical students and other junior doctors on the ward
Personal Education
All staff are encouraged to question and learn from the extensive clinical activities that take place on the unit. There are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. These include; Directorate Audit/M and M meeting, MDT and departmental meetings including research and audit updates. There is a regional SpR teaching programme at which attendance is encouraged.
Research/Audit
This directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the unit ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings.
Clinical
Each doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the Consultant. In addition he/she is expected to provide cross-cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, Operating Theatre sessions, administrative (dictation of summaries, letters, coding etc.) and presentations (M + M, transplant assessment meetings etc.)
Administration
Each Junior Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the Consultants.
Out-of-Hours Commitment/Pay
The post holders out-of-hours contribution commitment will be to the Surgical SHO rota, approximately at 1:7 frequency including day and night shifts. The Pay Band will be confirmed on offer of employment. The post is New deal and EWTD compliant.
Emergency and On-Call responsibilities
The doctor accepts that he will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant in consultation where practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under the sub-section are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise at time of application
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes
Desirable
- MRCS
- Certificate in Clinical Education
- ALS, ALTS, CCrISP
- Completion of Core Surgical Training programme
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous paid NHS experience
- 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
- Ability to perform basic general surgical procedures
- Experience of HPB/Transplant surgery
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments
Teaching
Essential
- Have experience in teaching undergraduate medical students and/or Foundation Year 1 Doctors
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning
Desirable
- Documented positive feedback from delivered teaching sessions
- Some knowledge of learning theories
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local, national and international meetings
- Understanding of research principles
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Aptitude for surgical research
Desirable
- Evidence of developing, organising and completing an audit from their own idea
- Supervising audits undertaken by junior members of the team
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local, national and international meetings
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise at time of application
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes
Desirable
- MRCS
- Certificate in Clinical Education
- ALS, ALTS, CCrISP
- Completion of Core Surgical Training programme
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous paid NHS experience
- 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
- Ability to perform basic general surgical procedures
- Experience of HPB/Transplant surgery
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments
Teaching
Essential
- Have experience in teaching undergraduate medical students and/or Foundation Year 1 Doctors
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning
Desirable
- Documented positive feedback from delivered teaching sessions
- Some knowledge of learning theories
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local, national and international meetings
- Understanding of research principles
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Aptitude for surgical research
Desirable
- Evidence of developing, organising and completing an audit from their own idea
- Supervising audits undertaken by junior members of the team
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local, national and international meetings
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
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).
