Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery | The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Newcastle is seeking a motivated individual for a trainee role in Colorectal Surgery. This position offers experience in elective and emergency care, requiring a commitment to on-call duties. Successful candidates will have full GMC registration and prior NHS experience. A flexible working environment is offered, fostering inclusivity and support for professional development. The role commences ASAP until August 2026.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration at the time of application.
• Completed foundation training and passed MRCS Part A.
• Previous paid NHS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in elective care of patients, including ward, theatre, and outpatient clinics.
• Deliver emergency day and nighttime cover.
• Assist in the care of all allocated patients under consultant supervision.
• Attend operating theatre lists regularly and perform supervised surgical procedures.
• Engage in research and audit projects, presenting findings at meetings.

Skills

GMC registration

Foundation training completion

MRCS Part A passed

Previous paid NHS experience

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, engaged and committed individual to work in Newcastle Hospitals Trust. This post is designed for those interested in Colorectal Surgery at the Freeman Hospital.

The trainee will have completed foundation training and will have passed Part A MRCS. The role provides experience with elective and emergency care, with a 1:7 on‑call commitment and 1:10 night on‑call. It is intended for individuals seeking experience equivalent to ST1–2 level, offering opportunities to develop core skills.

The post is to commence ASAP and continue until 4 August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in elective care of patients within the firm, including ward, theatre and outpatient clinics.
• Deliver emergency day and nighttime cover.
• Assist in the care of all allocated patients under the direct supervision of the consultant.
• Provide cross‑cover for all patients in the unit when required.
• Engage in business, post‑take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, operating theatre sessions, and administrative tasks (dictation of summaries, letters, coding, etc.).
• Attend operating theatre lists regularly and perform supervised surgical procedures appropriate to the trainee’s level.
• Participate in weekly educational meetings such as Directorate, Audit/M&M, MDT, and departmental meetings, as well as the regional SPR teaching programme and core trainee/foundation doctor surgical teaching programme.
• Engage in research and audit projects, presenting findings at regional, national and international meetings.
• Contribute to the Junior Doctor educational support structure, delivering informal support to medical students and other junior doctors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full GMC registration at the time of application.
• Completed foundation training and passed MRCS Part A.
• Previous paid NHS experience is essential; clinical access or observership placements do not count.
• Paid NHS experience required for consideration; we will only shortlist those meeting this criterion.

Working Conditions

The on‑call roster is 1:7 daytime and 1:10 night; the post is EWTD compliant and operates under the new deal pay band (to be confirmed upon offer). Out‑of‑hours commitment focuses on day‑time cover.

The post offers a flexible working environment. If you need flexible working arrangements, we encourage you to discuss this with us; we will make every effort to accommodate if it is suitable for the service.

About Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching NHS foundation trusts, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We support a range of rare and complex surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic disorders, overseeing about 1.84 million patient contacts each year.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit of an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, and particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

Contact

For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact Mr Paul Hainsworth ([e-mail]).

Advert Closing Date

This advert closes on Thursday 27 November 2025.