North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Registrar in Trauma & Orthopaedics
The closing date is 22 July 2026

Job summary
This is a good job for dynamic trainees wishing to pursue a career in Trauma & Orthopaedics and will provide a chance to be operating surgeon in trauma (DHS, nails, hip hemiarthroplasty, and wrist- and ankle fixations) as well as elective operations.The department has a well organised audit department and research nurses which helped previous post holders to gather solid portfolios in preparation of Specialist Training exams.For more experienced trainees who plan to complete CESR route, we offer support and advice.MSc can be pursued in collaboration with the University of Central Lancashire UCLAN if required.

Main duties of the job
The Trust Registrar will be responsible for the day-to-day care of all patients under the Consultants. The programme of training for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her particular needs and stage of training. The successful candidate will be expected to work across the two hospital sites (Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven).

About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 to £67,325 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 262-A-26-8121216
Job locations: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicyforeligiblevacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification
Registration
Essential

• Full registration with the GMC

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS

Desirable

• ATLS
• CCrISP (Care of the Critically ill patient)
• BSS (Basic Surgical Skills)

Experience
Essential

• At least 2 years postgraduate experience.
• Previous Orthopaedic experience in both elective and trauma services in the NHS.

Desirable

• Previous registrar level experience in trauma and orthopaedic.

Teaching & Training
Essential

• Enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train
• Effective teaching and presentation skills
• Demonstrate experience of teaching undergraduates

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification e.g PgCert / Train the Trainers

Research & Audit
Essential

• Engagement in research
• Peer Reviewed Publication
• Completion of an Audit project

Desirable

• Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD)

Management Skills
Essential

• Evidence of effective Leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvements

Desirable

• Management training course
• Knowledge of NHS Finances/budgets

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients and relatives,
• Effective participation within multidisciplinary teams
• Able to establish good working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Committed to a career in Orthopaedic surgery
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
• Possess good organisational skills
• Has the ability to work on own initiative but willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
• Team Player

Desirable

• Management training course
• Knowledge of NHS Finances/budgets
• Demonstrate awareness of the current UK health care system.
• Has the ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

Employer details
Employer name: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director Trauma & Orthopaedics
Mr Jayadeep
Jayadeep.JS@ncic.nhs.uk
07545843966