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

The post will commence on 01/11/2026 for a fixed 12 month contract. The post is for 30 hours per week with no on-call.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an FY2-level doctor seeking to gain valuable experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics, particularly as a first NHS post. The successful candidate will be appointed to a 12-month fixed-term contract and will primarily provide ward-based care for patients on the trauma ward, working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. In addition to developing core skills in the management of acute orthopaedic and trauma patients, there will be opportunities to attend outpatient clinics and operating theatre sessions to enhance clinical knowledge and gain exposure to a broad range of orthopaedic conditions and procedures. This post is particularly suitable for doctors at FY2 level and for international medical graduates seeking their first NHS experience within a supportive learning environment.

Main duties of the job
You will be an active part of the orthopaedic rota at RVI and work closely with the trauma team. Clinical and research opportunities are available.

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.

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

Details
Date posted
13 August 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Doctor - other

Salary
£45,994 a year

per annum

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
317-TD-26-208

Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Ms Andrea Pujol Nicolas, Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at andrea.nicolas@NHS.net

Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Must hold full GMC registration or be eligible to obtain full GMC registration by the start of the contract
• MBBS or equivalent.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS, CCrISP).
• Other relevant postgraduate qualifications in science or education.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• 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.

Management and administration experience
Essential

• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
• Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance.

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of supervising junior staff.
• Ability to teach clinical skills.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential

• Experience of audit projects.

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).

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).