Trust Doctor in Paediatric Surgery (ST1-2 equivalent)


Company:	The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£54,499 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.

The post would optimally suit trainees who are considering a future in paediatric medicine or surgery and want to explore this as an area of specialisation. Ideally, applicants would have completed Foundation training. The post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for an ST post.

The post is available from July 2026-August 2027.

The individual will be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibilities of ST1-2. Candidates must possess full GMC registration at time of application.

The post will be fixed to Paediatric surgery. The successful applicant will join an on call SHO rota which includes nightshifts, weekends and long days. They will be exposed to specialty and general paediatrics.

The successful individual will be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibilities of ST1-2. The post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for an ST post. The role will be based at the Great North Children’s Hospital.

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

Clinical:

· Assessing patients, diagnosing and escalating to registrar / consultant level when necessary. Taking bloods ordering other tests including MRI, x-ray etc. The duties will include attending relevant MDTs.

Administrative:

· Successful applicants will be expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to them by the Medical Education Manager, or clinical supervisor, including keeping of inpatient records, ordering investigations and receiving results.

Research:

· The medical education department has a strong reputation for excellent medical education and there are many ongoing projects. The high volume of educational activity performed in the Trust ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged, and results presented at regional and national meetings.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Jul 2026

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