Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre Team as a Surgical Training Programme Coordinator to support the management of surgical training programmes within the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre.
The Newcastle Surgical Training Centre is a unique state of the art facility based at the Freeman Hospital, providing advanced cadaveric education to the medical profession.
- Interview Date: 10th September 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
To provide comprehensive advice and support within the NSTC for all surgical training Pathway
The post holder will ensurea smooth running of all surgical training pathway for regional and national Surgical trainees.
To lead the development and implementation of a programme which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.
An understanding of the NHS research and development (R&D) funding systems/costing models and the overarching NHS R&D strategy and governance framework
Liaising with course leads for planning and delivering Robotic Training Pathway, National Robotic Course, and all other Surgical Training Programmes.
Ensure educational and organisational goals are met and contribute to the development and implementation of the Pathway.
Maintain database of all the trainee details, access and monitor their progress remotely and in-person.
Liaise with HEENE and Industry to ensure curriculum requirements are being met.
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.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o 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
- Initiate and lead in the development and implementation of clinical audit and subsequent improvements to measure and enhance individual and team performance.
- Demonstrate the ability to function competently as a manager, leader, and member of the multi-disciplinary team, understanding and acknowledging the role and function of other members of the team.
- Liaising with the relevant Professional and Organisational links.
- Develop, maintain, and participate in the delivery of a structured training programme.
- Be wholly accountable for his/her own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve the knowledge, skills and values required for safe, effective service delivery.
- Evaluate and improve practice by leading in research where appropriate, including the implementation of findings.
- Adhere to and implement local and national health and safety policy and procedures.
- Participates in the risk management process
Job Purpose
- To provide comprehensive advice and support within the NSTC for all surgical training Pathway
- The post holder will ensure a smooth running of all surgical training pathway for regional and national Surgical trainees.
- To lead the development and implementation of a programme which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.
- An understanding of the NHS research and development (R&D) funding systems/costing models and the overarching NHS R&D strategy and governance framework
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Initiate and lead in the development and implementation of clinical audit and subsequent improvements to measure and enhance individual and team performance.
- Demonstrate the ability to function competently as a manager, leader, and member of the multi-disciplinary team, understanding and acknowledging the role and function of other members of the team.
- Liaising with the relevant Professional and Organisational links.
- Develop, maintain, and participate in the delivery of a structured training programme.
- Be wholly accountable for his/her own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve the knowledge, skills and values required for safe, effective service delivery.
- Evaluate and improve practice by leading in research where appropriate, including the implementation of findings.
- Adhere to and implement local and national health and safety policy and procedures.
- Participates in the risk management process
Job Purpose
- To provide comprehensive advice and support within the NSTC for all surgical training Pathway
- The post holder will ensure a smooth running of all surgical training pathway for regional and national Surgical trainees.
- To lead the development and implementation of a programme which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.
- An understanding of the NHS research and development (R&D) funding systems/costing models and the overarching NHS R&D strategy and governance framework
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree level qualification and Post Graduate Certificate, or experience within medical/surgical education management, or significant equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post- graduate qualified to Certificate of Education, or comparable award.
- Registered Theatre Nurse/ ODP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience and specialist knowledge in the field of medical or surgical education pathways.
- Computer literacy, together with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel to manage, process, report and deliver complex workforce information.
- Understanding of educational training processes to meet the needs of a variety of staff groups
- Comprehensive knowledge of training needs analysis
- Knowledge of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to work to deadlines.
- Ability to design and implement practical education data collection, education policies, procedures, and processes
Desirable
- Involvement in the delivery / facilitation of training activities.
- Previous experience of working within the NHS, or similar large, complex organisation.
- Interest in new technology and willingness to become involved in technical set-up.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of the NHS Core Skills Training Framework
- Negotiating, decision making and problem-solving ability.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree level qualification and Post Graduate Certificate, or experience within medical/surgical education management, or significant equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post- graduate qualified to Certificate of Education, or comparable award.
- Registered Theatre Nurse/ ODP
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience and specialist knowledge in the field of medical or surgical education pathways.
- Computer literacy, together with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel to manage, process, report and deliver complex workforce information.
- Understanding of educational training processes to meet the needs of a variety of staff groups
- Comprehensive knowledge of training needs analysis
- Knowledge of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to work to deadlines.
- Ability to design and implement practical education data collection, education policies, procedures, and processes
Desirable
- Involvement in the delivery / facilitation of training activities.
- Previous experience of working within the NHS, or similar large, complex organisation.
- Interest in new technology and willingness to become involved in technical set-up.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of the NHS Core Skills Training Framework
- Negotiating, decision making and problem-solving ability.
Desirable
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).
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).
