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Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Anaesthetist/Anesthesiologist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.
3 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Anaesthetist/Anesthesiologist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.
3 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant Respiratory Medicine with Lung Transplant & PH
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
4 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant Respiratory Medicine with Lung Transplant & PH
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
4 day(s) ago
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and patient focused individuals who are passionate about de...
10 day(s) ago
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and patient focused individuals who are passionate about de...
10 day(s) ago
IT Trainer
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary Do you enjoy helping to develop and improve people's skills and knowledge within IT?
10 day(s) ago
IT Trainer
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary Do you enjoy helping to develop and improve people's skills and knowledge within IT?
10 day(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting people living with persistent pain and complex musculoskeletal conditi...
11 day(s) ago
Clinical Psychologist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting people living with persistent pain and complex musculoskeletal conditi...
11 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist (Heart Failure & Transplant)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Paediatrician
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
13 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist (Heart Failure & Transplant)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Paediatrician
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
13 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive Urgent Commun...
13 day(s) ago
Specialist Occupational Therapist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive Urgent Commun...
13 day(s) ago
Senior Clinical Fellow in Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant & MCS
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 76,582 - 77,348 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
17 day(s) ago
Senior Clinical Fellow in Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant & MCS
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 76,582 - 77,348 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
17 day(s) ago
Research Fellow in Rheumatology (ST3-5 Equivalent)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 67,325 - 67,998 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
20 day(s) ago
Research Fellow in Rheumatology (ST3-5 Equivalent)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 67,325 - 67,998 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
20 day(s) ago
Fellow in Ophthalmology (Uveitis / Medical Retina) ST3-5 equivalent
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 67,325 - 67,998 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer opportunities for highly motivated ambitious individuals to join a well-integrated team within the Departmen...
20 day(s) ago
Fellow in Ophthalmology (Uveitis / Medical Retina) ST3-5 equivalent
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 67,325 - 67,998 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer opportunities for highly motivated ambitious individuals to join a well-integrated team within the Departmen...
20 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant - Haematology & Transfusion Medicine
NHS Blood and Transplant
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary As a Locum Consultant in Haematology and Transfusion Medicine, you'll play a key role in helping save and improve lives through safe, effective b...
21 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant - Haematology & Transfusion Medicine
NHS Blood and Transplant
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary As a Locum Consultant in Haematology and Transfusion Medicine, you'll play a key role in helping save and improve lives through safe, effective b...
21 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Paediatrician
Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who can offer expert clinical opinion within the field of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases.
21 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Paediatrician
Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who can offer expert clinical opinion within the field of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases.
21 day(s) ago
Integrated Laboratory Medicine Deputy Information Manager
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary Due to secondment, Integrated Laboratory Medicine (ILM) at The Newcastle Hospitals Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Deputy Information Ma...
24 day(s) ago
Integrated Laboratory Medicine Deputy Information Manager
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary Due to secondment, Integrated Laboratory Medicine (ILM) at The Newcastle Hospitals Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Deputy Information Ma...
24 day(s) ago
Trust Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (ST3+)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 67,325 - 76,582 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.
27 day(s) ago
Trust Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (ST3+)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 67,325 - 76,582 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.
27 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2477596
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team. The post is advertised as a locum appointment with a substantive advertisement to follow.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide anaesthesia for paediatric cardiothoracic and adult congenital cardio surgery (including transplantation and mechanical support). In addition, the congenital cardiac anaesthesia group provide services for cardiac cath labs, radiotherapy, ENT and bronchoscopy. There is also responsibility to provide anaesthesia for non-cardiac surgery in patients with congenital cardiac disease. The anaesthesia on call commitment is approximately 1:5 whole-time equivalents with prospective cover.
Within post there is a significant commitment to anaesthesia for adults with congenital heart disease and we work closely with our colleagues in the adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care departments.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time post to provide cover for Congenital Cardiac Anaesthesia. The workload is to a fully flexible annualised job plan.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Dr Cosmas Leong on 0191 21 39484, or via email at [email protected] or Dr Teresa Chila on 0191 2139521, or via email at [email protected]
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-LCON-26-271
Job locations
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time post which attracts 10 PAs. You would be working flexibly with your colleagues to cover the requirements of the service. There are currently 5.5 whole time equivalent anaesthetists. The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for the full range of congenital cardiothoracic surgery (including mechanical support and transplantation) and perioperative investigation and cath lab intervention. The anaesthesia group also has commitment to provide anaesthesia for some paediatric ENT, paediatric bronchoscopy and paediatric radiotherapy. You will be expected to have a flexible working week to allow service provision to be maintained. Contributing to the clinical governance meeting and audit. Undertake an annual appraisal and job plan review. It is expected that objectives within job plan reviews will be based on Trust objectives such as fulfilment of fixed contractual commitments on the basis of a 43 week working year with due allowance for statutory holidays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time post which attracts 10 PAs. You would be working flexibly with your colleagues to cover the requirements of the service. There are currently 5.5 whole time equivalent anaesthetists. The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for the full range of congenital cardiothoracic surgery (including mechanical support and transplantation) and perioperative investigation and cath lab intervention. The anaesthesia group also has commitment to provide anaesthesia for some paediatric ENT, paediatric bronchoscopy and paediatric radiotherapy. You will be expected to have a flexible working week to allow service provision to be maintained. Contributing to the clinical governance meeting and audit. Undertake an annual appraisal and job plan review. It is expected that objectives within job plan reviews will be based on Trust objectives such as fulfilment of fixed contractual commitments on the basis of a 43 week working year with due allowance for statutory holidays.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- UK CCT or equivalent in Anaesthetics.
- Evidence of appropriate training in Congenital Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia.
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Special skills training in the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications in the last five years.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- UK CCT or equivalent in Anaesthetics.
- Evidence of appropriate training in Congenital Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia.
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Special skills training in the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications in the last five years.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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).
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.
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).
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
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Locum Consultant Respiratory Medicine with Lung Transplant & PH
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2474288
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team. This is a locum post (10PA) to support the NUTH lung transplant, pulmonary hypertension and general respiratory service.
This post is to commence as soon as possible for 6 months.
The primary objective of this post is to support the Lung Transplant service with patient assessments, post-operative care and long term follow up. There will also be opportunity to support Pulmonary Hypertension service inpatient assessments and outpatient clinics. It is recognised that applicants may not have experience in both areas, and the Pulmonary Hypertension aspect of the post is flexible and training can be provided as needed.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
Candidates for the post must be registered medical practitioners and on, or eligible to join, the Specialist Register within six months of the date of the Appointments Committee.
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.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
To support lung transplantation, pulmonary hypertension and general respiratory services.
Contribute to the Consultant on call rota for Respiratory Medicine and Cardiothoracic Transplantation.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Dr Katy Hester, Head of Respiratory Department, 0191 233 6161 Ext 39079 or [email protected] or Dr Gerry Meachery, 0191 21 39422, via email [email protected], or Dr Jim Lordan, via email [email protected] or 0191 24 48608.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-LCON-26-247
Job locations
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
This post will support the lung transplantation, pulmonary hypertension and general respiratory service including the following clinical activity:
1. Inpatient and outpatient lung transplant assessments and post transplant care.
2. Participating in the weekly multidisciplinary lung transplant MDT and lung transplant physician of the week rota.
3. Contribution to the bronchoscopy and transbronchial biopsy service.
4. Pulmonary hypertension outpatients; inpatient assessment including pulmonary hypertension physician of the week rota (no out of hours work) and MDT.
5. Support the adult respiratory service with inpatient and outpatient work.
6. Participate in on call rotas for Lung Transplant and General Respiratory out of hours.
The appointee will have an equitable share in the attachment of junior medical staff and secretarial support.
Administrative:
The appointee will be expected to organise and ensure probity of their clinical practice and that of their supporting team so as to provide coordinated, quality care to patients in line with wider departmental objectives. This would include, for example, providing timely responses to clinical and related correspondence, appropriate management of waiting lists, supervision and assessment of trainees.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information on the Admin section.
Audit and CPD:
The Trust supports requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal Colleges and is committed to providing support for these activities
Research:
The Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high profile activity that compliments the service provided. The emphasis is that studies should fall within the National Institute of Health Research Portfolio. The Respiratory Department at Freeman Hospital has a strong base in clinical and applied molecular biological research with dedicated facilities on site in the William Leech Centre at Freeman Hospital and laboratory facilities at the Medical School on the University Campus.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information on Research.
Teaching:
As with all other colleagues, the appointee will be expected to contribute to teaching activity when required as part of their appointment. The hospital is also a designated teaching centre for undergraduate medical students from Newcastle University. The appointee will be expected to attend and contribute at departmental meetings, administrative, audit, governance and academic teaching.
Flexibility:
In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
This post will support the lung transplantation, pulmonary hypertension and general respiratory service including the following clinical activity:
1. Inpatient and outpatient lung transplant assessments and post transplant care.
2. Participating in the weekly multidisciplinary lung transplant MDT and lung transplant physician of the week rota.
3. Contribution to the bronchoscopy and transbronchial biopsy service.
4. Pulmonary hypertension outpatients; inpatient assessment including pulmonary hypertension physician of the week rota (no out of hours work) and MDT.
5. Support the adult respiratory service with inpatient and outpatient work.
6. Participate in on call rotas for Lung Transplant and General Respiratory out of hours.
The appointee will have an equitable share in the attachment of junior medical staff and secretarial support.
Administrative:
The appointee will be expected to organise and ensure probity of their clinical practice and that of their supporting team so as to provide coordinated, quality care to patients in line with wider departmental objectives. This would include, for example, providing timely responses to clinical and related correspondence, appropriate management of waiting lists, supervision and assessment of trainees.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information on the Admin section.
Audit and CPD:
The Trust supports requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal Colleges and is committed to providing support for these activities
Research:
The Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high profile activity that compliments the service provided. The emphasis is that studies should fall within the National Institute of Health Research Portfolio. The Respiratory Department at Freeman Hospital has a strong base in clinical and applied molecular biological research with dedicated facilities on site in the William Leech Centre at Freeman Hospital and laboratory facilities at the Medical School on the University Campus.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information on Research.
Teaching:
As with all other colleagues, the appointee will be expected to contribute to teaching activity when required as part of their appointment. The hospital is also a designated teaching centre for undergraduate medical students from Newcastle University. The appointee will be expected to attend and contribute at departmental meetings, administrative, audit, governance and academic teaching.
Flexibility:
In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
Desirable
- Higher Degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Evidence of experience and competence in bronchoscopy
- Experience in Lung Transplantation
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Desirable
- Experience in Pulmonary Hypertension
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to run a respiratory service and participate in management process
- Involvement with unit management and project leadership
- Proven management and administration ability and understanding of management goals
- Evidence of leadership and project management
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies
- Ability to review clinical guidelines
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Ability to teach clinical, technical and practical skills
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Higher degree. Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
Desirable
- Higher Degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Evidence of experience and competence in bronchoscopy
- Experience in Lung Transplantation
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Desirable
- Experience in Pulmonary Hypertension
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to run a respiratory service and participate in management process
- Involvement with unit management and project leadership
- Proven management and administration ability and understanding of management goals
- Evidence of leadership and project management
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies
- Ability to review clinical guidelines
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Ability to teach clinical, technical and practical skills
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Higher degree. Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement
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).
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.
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).
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
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Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2461618
Job summary
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and patient focused individuals who are passionate about developing a career as a pharmacy technician.
Our pharmacy department is one of the largest and most diverse in the region, providing a wide range of specialist services across the trust, including: Dispensary, outpatient pharmacy, ward based clinical service, informatics, pharmacy stores, procurement, homecare, clinical trials, outpatient clinics, medicines information, aseptic services and integrated care service. We are committed to embracing innovation and technology to support excellent patient care. The department operates advanced automatic robotic dispensing and stock management system, alongside Omnicell electronic cabinets, with further Trust-wide expansion planned from October 2026.
- Interview Dates Tuesday 24 November 2026 & Wednesday 25 November 2026
- 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
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The trainee Pharmacy Technician role is both rewarding and challenging. It requires a high level of commitment, motivation and organisation to successfully balance work responsibilities, study requirements and personal commitments.
Successful trainees will be expected to meet programme deadlines, actively engage in learning opportunities, demonstrate the professional behaviours and competencies required to practice as a registered Pharmacy technician.
The trainee pharmacy technician undertakes a wide range of pharmaceutical duties under the supervision and of a pharmacy technician or pharmacist.
These duties include:
- Attending online college, completing set assignments within the deadlines, building a skills-based evidence portfolio.
- Dispense and accuracy check medicines safely and effectively
- Undertake ward based clinical duties which include medicines reconciliation, patient medication counselling and assembling prescriptions at ward level.
- Stock control of medications
- Rotations throughout the department including: Clinical Trials, Procurement, Inpatient/Outpatient dispensary and clinical areas. Trainees will also be expected to work at both Freeman and RVI sites.
- Saturday working and late night working on a rotational basis (approximately one each per month)
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 Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2026-41-023
Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive apprenticeship programme leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This apprenticeship will provide all the skills, knowledge and practical experience required to become a pharmacy technician. Students who successfully complete the apprenticeship will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
The apprenticeship involves job training and a requirement to attend on-line college on day release. The course has a blended approach offering a combination of work based and distance learning with on going and end point assessments and a requirement to build a body of skills based evidence. As person-centered care is at the heart of everything we do, excellent communication skills and a professional attitude are essential. You will work closely with patients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure individuals receive the greatest possible benefit from their medicines.
Career opportunities following the completion of the apprenticeship and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council include medicines management roles, dispensary, clinical trials, homecare, procurement, education and training, informatics, primary cae, leadership and specialist pharmacy roles. This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career within pharmacy and the NHS.
Entry Criteria:
As a minimum you must have passed 4 GCSEs (or equivalent level) at Grade 4 or above in the following subjects: -
- Mathematics
- English Language (English Literature or English Speaking and Listening are not acceptable)
- Biology* or Human Biology
- Chemistry(* or Dual Award Science covering the above two science subject areas)
Please ensure that all qualifications and grades are clearly recorded in the Qualifications section of your application. Applications may be rejected if evidence of the required qualifications is not provided. If you have achieved a Dual Award Science please state Dual Award Science and not just Science as your application may be rejected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive apprenticeship programme leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This apprenticeship will provide all the skills, knowledge and practical experience required to become a pharmacy technician. Students who successfully complete the apprenticeship will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
The apprenticeship involves job training and a requirement to attend on-line college on day release. The course has a blended approach offering a combination of work based and distance learning with on going and end point assessments and a requirement to build a body of skills based evidence. As person-centered care is at the heart of everything we do, excellent communication skills and a professional attitude are essential. You will work closely with patients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure individuals receive the greatest possible benefit from their medicines.
Career opportunities following the completion of the apprenticeship and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council include medicines management roles, dispensary, clinical trials, homecare, procurement, education and training, informatics, primary cae, leadership and specialist pharmacy roles. This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career within pharmacy and the NHS.
Entry Criteria:
As a minimum you must have passed 4 GCSEs (or equivalent level) at Grade 4 or above in the following subjects: -
- Mathematics
- English Language (English Literature or English Speaking and Listening are not acceptable)
- Biology* or Human Biology
- Chemistry(* or Dual Award Science covering the above two science subject areas)
Please ensure that all qualifications and grades are clearly recorded in the Qualifications section of your application. Applications may be rejected if evidence of the required qualifications is not provided. If you have achieved a Dual Award Science please state Dual Award Science and not just Science as your application may be rejected.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- 4 GCSEs (or the equivalent level) at Grade 4 or above in the following subjects Maths; English or English Language (English Literature, or English Speaking and Listening are not acceptable); Biology* or Human Biology; or Chemistry* (*or dual award Science) NB Dual Award Applied Science at level 2 will not be acceptable)
Desirable
- 4 GCSEs (or the equivalent level) at grade 5 or above in the following subjects Maths; English or English Language (English Literature, or English Speaking and Listening are not acceptable); Biology* or Human Biology; or Chemistry* (*or dual award Science) NB (Dual award Applied Science at level 2 will not be acceptable)
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- Work experience in hospital, primary care or community pharmacy
- Experience in a customer service role
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Effective team member
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to learn
- Ability to work alone
- Keyboard and computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- 4 GCSEs (or the equivalent level) at Grade 4 or above in the following subjects Maths; English or English Language (English Literature, or English Speaking and Listening are not acceptable); Biology* or Human Biology; or Chemistry* (*or dual award Science) NB Dual Award Applied Science at level 2 will not be acceptable)
Desirable
- 4 GCSEs (or the equivalent level) at grade 5 or above in the following subjects Maths; English or English Language (English Literature, or English Speaking and Listening are not acceptable); Biology* or Human Biology; or Chemistry* (*or dual award Science) NB (Dual award Applied Science at level 2 will not be acceptable)
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- Work experience in hospital, primary care or community pharmacy
- Experience in a customer service role
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Effective team member
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to learn
- Ability to work alone
- Keyboard and computer skills
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
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Employer details
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NE1 4LP
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IT Trainer
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2461122
Job summary
Do you enjoy helping to develop and improve people's skills and knowledge within IT?
Do you have a passion for working with a diverse and unique workforce?Are you enthusiastic in imparting your knowledge using wide variety of technologies?
If so, an opportunity has arisen for an IT Trainers to join our successful and established IT Training team based within the Digital and Technology Services Directorate.
As an IT Trainer you will deliver training for new and existing IT systems using multiple methods of delivery from large lecture theatres to individual sessions to virtual delivery.
Alongside delivering training you will support end users remotely or in their place of work which can include offices, wards, theatres, clinics to name but a few.
- Interview Date Friday 27 November 2026
- 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
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- Deliver training sessions on clinical and non-clinical systems including Microsoft 365, this may be via a traditional classroom/lecture theatre setting or via remote/virtual sessions
- Develop new training courses in conjunction with the project teams as new systems are introduced or current systems are upgraded
- Provide support to staff either in person or remotely
- Develop training and support materials using a variety of different media including videos, handouts, e-learning materials
We are looking for a highly driven candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of classroom delivery experience.
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
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2026-36-017-A
Job locations
Regent Point
317 Regent Point
NE3 3HD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the IT Training Manager in designing, delivering and evaluating IT training in formal and informal environments, to both individuals and large groups of staff including virtual delivery.
Job description Job responsibilities To support the IT Training Manager in designing, delivering and evaluating IT training in formal and informal environments, to both individuals and large groups of staff including virtual delivery.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS including recent reforms
SKILLS
Essential
- Advanced IT skill sets, e.g. Microsoft Office Specialist or working towards
- Ability to use initiative and work flexibly without direct supervision
Desirable
- Able to converse fluently, logically and confidently with a wide range of levels of staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective organisation and communication skills, combined with ability to work to deadlines under pressure
- Analytical skills including the ability to handle numerical data and statistics
- Negotiating and problem-solving skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Successful track record in contributing to the delivery of complex programmes of technology-based change leading to realisation of benefits, ideally in an NHS environment
- Proven experience as a Trainer in a face-to-face classroom environment
- Experience of designing technical course materials
Desirable
- Project Management experience
- Experience of Cerner Millennium applications (PM office, Scheduling Appointment Book, PowerChart, FirstNet) or Specialist Cerner applications qualification)
- Experience of TPP SystmOne
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, preferably in an IT or Education related subject
- English Language GCSE grade 4 or above
Desirable
- Teaching qualification, e.g. Certificate of Education
- IT Training qualification, e.g. TAP
Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Desirable Understanding of NHS including recent reforms SKILLS Essential Advanced IT skill sets, e.g. Microsoft Office Specialist or working towards Ability to use initiative and work flexibly without direct supervision Desirable Able to converse fluently, logically and confidently with a wide range of levels of staff Excellent interpersonal skills Effective organisation and communication skills, combined with ability to work to deadlines under pressure Analytical skills including the ability to handle numerical data and statistics Negotiating and problem-solving skills EXPERIENCE Essential Successful track record in contributing to the delivery of complex programmes of technology-based change leading to realisation of benefits, ideally in an NHS environment Proven experience as a Trainer in a face-to-face classroom environment Experience of designing technical course materials Desirable Project Management experience Experience of Cerner Millennium applications (PM office, Scheduling Appointment Book, PowerChart, FirstNet) or Specialist Cerner applications qualification) Experience of TPP SystmOne QUALIFICATIONS Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, preferably in an IT or Education related subject English Language GCSE grade 4 or above Desirable Teaching qualification, e.g. Certificate of Education IT Training qualification, e.g. TAP
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).
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. 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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Regent Point
317 Regent Point
NE3 3HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Regent Point
317 Regent Point
NE3 3HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Clinical Psychologist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 11 day(s) ago
Reference: 2459084
Job summary
Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting people living with persistent pain and complex musculoskeletal conditions? We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Band 8a Clinical Psychologist to join the Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (TIMS) on a fixed-term basis.
Working as part of a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for patients experiencing persistent pain, disability, and the psychological impact of long-term musculoskeletal conditions. You will play a key role in helping individuals improve their quality of life, self-management skills and functional outcomes through evidence-based psychological approaches.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of psychologically informed practice within an integrated MSK service and work collaboratively alongside physiotherapists, consultants, advanced practitioners and other healthcare professionals across Newcastle and Gateshead.
- Interview Date Wednesday 11 November 2026
- 15 Hours/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
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will provide highly specialist psychological input to patients referred to TIMS with complex musculoskeletal and persistent pain presentations. Responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive psychological assessments, developing biopsychosocial formulations, delivering evidence-based interventions, and providing consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues.
You will contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions, support psychologically informed care across the service, and deliver advice, training and supervision where appropriate. The role will involve working closely with clinicians to enhance patient self-management, reduce barriers to recovery, and improve clinical outcomes for individuals experiencing chronic pain and disability.
You will also contribute to service development, clinical governance activities, audit and quality improvement initiatives, helping to ensure that psychological care remains an integral component of the TIMS model of care.
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 Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
317-2026-41-028
Job locations
Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take responsibility for clinical psychology provision specialising in a specific area (e.g.: research and audit) within the Pain Management Team in TIMs reporting and making recommendations regarding service provision.
- To provide supervision of trainee clinical psychologists.
- Provide a qualified specialist clinical psychology service within the Pain Management Team in TIMs providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy.
- Offering advice and consultation on clients psychological care to colleagues from other disciplines and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
- To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within TIMs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take responsibility for clinical psychology provision specialising in a specific area (e.g.: research and audit) within the Pain Management Team in TIMs reporting and making recommendations regarding service provision.
- To provide supervision of trainee clinical psychologists.
- Provide a qualified specialist clinical psychology service within the Pain Management Team in TIMs providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy.
- Offering advice and consultation on clients psychological care to colleagues from other disciplines and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
- To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within TIMs.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or fields of applied psychology
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Additional knowledge of National Good Practice of working as a clinical psychologist in Health services and particularly Pain Management
- Doctorate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity and with experience of working in Chronic Pain Management
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities, etc.)
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Well-developed skills in the ability to empathise and communicate effectively, orally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Demonstrable skills in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
- Computer literate - competent use of email/internet and patient information systems for electronic clinical records and diary management
- The ability to meet the travel requirements of post - community based work
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or fields of applied psychology
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Additional knowledge of National Good Practice of working as a clinical psychologist in Health services and particularly Pain Management
- Doctorate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity and with experience of working in Chronic Pain Management
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities, etc.)
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
- Well-developed skills in the ability to empathise and communicate effectively, orally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Demonstrable skills in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
- Computer literate - competent use of email/internet and patient information systems for electronic clinical records and diary management
- The ability to meet the travel requirements of post - community based work
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).
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.
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
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
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Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist (Heart Failure & Transplant)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2452761
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
Candidates for the post must be registered medical practitioners and on, or eligible to join, the Specialist Register within six months of the date of the Appointments Committee in Paediatric Cardiology and shown a commitment to advanced heart failure (including ventricular assist devices) and transplant during their training and worked units delivering this subspecialty. The candidate will be able to run a busy general paediatric cardiology on call as well as transplant on call. The candidate will demonstrate an ability to assess children with end stage heart failure from all causes for high-risk conventional surgery, mechanical support and cardiac transplant. The candidate will be keen to be integrated into all aspects of the department and show enthusiasm to develop the advanced heart failure management service in children. It is envisaged that the role will include a commitment to working with other paediatric cardiac centres, consolidating referral pathways, and provision of virtual and face to face clinics with those centres.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
To work with the current team of consultants to provide tertiary cardiac care for children with congenital and acquired heart disease in the Northern region and patients referred from other regions for ongoing management.
To work within the paediatric heart failure / transplant team to provide and develop this service for regional/ supra regional patients referred for advanced heart failure management.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:
David Crossland on +44 0191 2137318, or via email at [email protected] (Clinical Director), or Zdenka Reinhardt on +44 0191 2137146, or via email at [email protected] (Transplant Lead) Barbara Cardoso on +44 0191 2137146, or via email at [email protected] (Paediatric heart failure and transplant cardiologist)
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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 Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-LCON-26-251
Job locations
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Participating in an on-call rota (approximately 1-in-8) for paediatric patients referred to the unit. The individual will be expected to work effectively in a team and work closely with the intensive care specialists, anaesthetists, cardiac surgeons and cardiology colleagues.
Participating in a heart transplant on call rota (1-in-3) providing advice about children who have undergone heart transplant.
To provide in-patient and out-patient opinions for children with congenital and acquired heart disease across the Trust and to colleagues across the network and for referrals across the UK.
To provide continuing care of children with heart problems on an in-patient or out-patient basis.
To provide opinions and care for children with heart failure from all causes referred to the unit. This will include inpatient and outpatient duties as well as contribution to the surgical MDT.
Develop the paediatric advanced heart failure service in particular liaison with other level one centres
Contributing to the clinical governance meeting and audit of all areas of childrens cardiac care.
Undergo Continued Medical Education (CME) in accordance with guidelines stipulated by the Royal College.
Undertake an annual appraisal and job plan review. It is expected that objectives within job plan reviews will be based on Trust objectives such as fulfilment of fixed contractual commitments on the basis of a 43 week working year with due allowance for statutory holidays.
Administrative:
Assist the Directorate Manager and Clinical Director in the timely investigation of complaints working to provide reports within the timeframe set out by Trust policy.
Undertake administrative duties in relation to the care of his or her patients and in relation to the running of the congenital heart disease department. In co-operation with the Heads of Department, Specialty Manager and Clinical Director. The appointee is entitled to become a member of the Medical Staff Committee of the hospital.
To undertake general administrative duties within a context of compliance with Directorate and Trust aims and objectives.
Become involved with the financial management of the cardiology budget - at all times looking to ensure the delivery of high quality care to agreed standards, but at the same time reviewing working practices to provide the most efficient use of resources.
Research:
The Trust and department welcome and encourages research as a high profile activity that compliments the service provided and there is an active research programme within the department including academic congenital disease consultant appointment.
The candidate will help facilitate and support research projects going on within the department.
The candidate will be supported in developing their own research profiles either as part of ongoing studies or development of new projects.
Teaching:
Participate in the teaching of undergraduates and the post graduate cardiology trainees.
There will be an opportunity within this post to develop and lead the middle grade training program.
Participate in the teaching and training of any other health care professionals within the Directorate.
To participate in supra regional teaching and education focused on advanced heart failure and transplant.
Flexibility:
In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Participating in an on-call rota (approximately 1-in-8) for paediatric patients referred to the unit. The individual will be expected to work effectively in a team and work closely with the intensive care specialists, anaesthetists, cardiac surgeons and cardiology colleagues.
Participating in a heart transplant on call rota (1-in-3) providing advice about children who have undergone heart transplant.
To provide in-patient and out-patient opinions for children with congenital and acquired heart disease across the Trust and to colleagues across the network and for referrals across the UK.
To provide continuing care of children with heart problems on an in-patient or out-patient basis.
To provide opinions and care for children with heart failure from all causes referred to the unit. This will include inpatient and outpatient duties as well as contribution to the surgical MDT.
Develop the paediatric advanced heart failure service in particular liaison with other level one centres
Contributing to the clinical governance meeting and audit of all areas of childrens cardiac care.
Undergo Continued Medical Education (CME) in accordance with guidelines stipulated by the Royal College.
Undertake an annual appraisal and job plan review. It is expected that objectives within job plan reviews will be based on Trust objectives such as fulfilment of fixed contractual commitments on the basis of a 43 week working year with due allowance for statutory holidays.
Administrative:
Assist the Directorate Manager and Clinical Director in the timely investigation of complaints working to provide reports within the timeframe set out by Trust policy.
Undertake administrative duties in relation to the care of his or her patients and in relation to the running of the congenital heart disease department. In co-operation with the Heads of Department, Specialty Manager and Clinical Director. The appointee is entitled to become a member of the Medical Staff Committee of the hospital.
To undertake general administrative duties within a context of compliance with Directorate and Trust aims and objectives.
Become involved with the financial management of the cardiology budget - at all times looking to ensure the delivery of high quality care to agreed standards, but at the same time reviewing working practices to provide the most efficient use of resources.
Research:
The Trust and department welcome and encourages research as a high profile activity that compliments the service provided and there is an active research programme within the department including academic congenital disease consultant appointment.
The candidate will help facilitate and support research projects going on within the department.
The candidate will be supported in developing their own research profiles either as part of ongoing studies or development of new projects.
Teaching:
Participate in the teaching of undergraduates and the post graduate cardiology trainees.
There will be an opportunity within this post to develop and lead the middle grade training program.
Participate in the teaching and training of any other health care professionals within the Directorate.
To participate in supra regional teaching and education focused on advanced heart failure and transplant.
Flexibility:
In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- Evidence of appropriate training in advanced heart failure in children
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Special skills training in the specialty.
- Experience in a unit delivering advanced heart failure management.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
- Higher degree
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- Evidence of appropriate training in advanced heart failure in children
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Special skills training in the specialty.
- Experience in a unit delivering advanced heart failure management.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
- Higher degree
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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).
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.
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
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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United Kingdom
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Specialist Occupational Therapist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2452144
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Frailty Virtual Ward (FVW) teams based at Regent Point. This is a fixed- term post for a duration of 12 months from the date of commencement, offering the chance to work within a multi-disciplinary environment committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The service operates from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. You will be well supported by a team of experienced, dedicated, and compassionate professionals who are committed to delivering excellence in community care.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for a full outline of essential and desirable criteria.
Please note: A full UK car driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this role.
- Interview Date Thursday 26 November 2026
- 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
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
To conduct timely and proactive assessments of patients requiring an urgent response within two hours of referral.
To provide short-term rehabilitation and follow-up care to support patients' recovery and prevent deterioration.
To assess and engage with frail patients within the Frailty Virtual Ward, supporting them to achieve optimal levels of safety, independence, health and wellbeing.
To work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide optimum care to patients.
To maintain frail patients safely at home through comprehensive risk assessments and risk management strategies, with the aim of avoiding unnecessary hospital admission.
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
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2026-30-043-B
Job locations
Regent Point
317 Regent Point
NE3 3HD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as an Occupational Therapist within the Frailty Virtual Ward Team.
- To provide a high standard of occupational therapy assessment, intervention, treatment and discharge planning to complex and highly complex patients within specialist area evidencing high level problem solving, reasoning skills and independence of judgement.
- To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary virtual ward team and provide day to day supervision of junior and support staff and students working in the specialist area.
- The specialist practitioner is clinically in charge for the Occupational Therapy Service within the area of practice providing highly specialist knowledge within the Trust and externally to therapists and other health care professionals from secondary and primary care.
- To maintain clinical records.
- To be responsible for own continued professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as an Occupational Therapist within the Frailty Virtual Ward Team.
- To provide a high standard of occupational therapy assessment, intervention, treatment and discharge planning to complex and highly complex patients within specialist area evidencing high level problem solving, reasoning skills and independence of judgement.
- To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary virtual ward team and provide day to day supervision of junior and support staff and students working in the specialist area.
- The specialist practitioner is clinically in charge for the Occupational Therapy Service within the area of practice providing highly specialist knowledge within the Trust and externally to therapists and other health care professionals from secondary and primary care.
- To maintain clinical records.
- To be responsible for own continued professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in OT
- State registered with Health & Care Professions Council
- Member of BAOT
- Post graduate experience
- Current UK driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- In-depth clinical knowledge of medical conditions and their effect on occupational performance
- Highly developed understanding of OT process within acute setting
- In-depth knowledge of health and social care policy, risk assessment and management
- Extensive knowledge of a range of disability equipment
- Extensive knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures/policies relevant to disability equipment, minor housing adaptations
- Highly specialist knowledge of moving and handling legislation and knowledge of current moving and handling best practice and associated equipment
- Excellent understanding of professional ethics and their application into practice
- Good knowledge of clinical governance
- Evidence of CPD
- Significant post-registration experience including experience within physical health
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with physical disability e.g., reduced mobility
- Team management
- Experience in supervising staff
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of team dynamics and team building
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisation, time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills
- Supervisory, team management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in OT
- State registered with Health & Care Professions Council
- Member of BAOT
- Post graduate experience
- Current UK driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- In-depth clinical knowledge of medical conditions and their effect on occupational performance
- Highly developed understanding of OT process within acute setting
- In-depth knowledge of health and social care policy, risk assessment and management
- Extensive knowledge of a range of disability equipment
- Extensive knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures/policies relevant to disability equipment, minor housing adaptations
- Highly specialist knowledge of moving and handling legislation and knowledge of current moving and handling best practice and associated equipment
- Excellent understanding of professional ethics and their application into practice
- Good knowledge of clinical governance
- Evidence of CPD
- Significant post-registration experience including experience within physical health
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with physical disability e.g., reduced mobility
- Team management
- Experience in supervising staff
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of team dynamics and team building
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisation, time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills
- Supervisory, team management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
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).
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.
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
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Regent Point
317 Regent Point
NE3 3HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Regent Point
317 Regent Point
NE3 3HD
United Kingdom
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Senior Clinical Fellow in Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant & MCS
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2444960
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
This post is an exciting opportunity for postgraduate trainees in Cardiology to gain extensive experience and participate in the outpatient and inpatient multi-disciplinary assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with advanced heart failure including heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support.
This post is to commence as soon as possible / December 2026 for 12 months. Basic Hours Only, no on-call.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
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.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
This post is an exciting opportunity for postgraduate trainees in Cardiology to gain extensive experience in the management of patients with advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support.
The post will involve inpatient and outpatient care, right heart catheter and biopsy sessions, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, and research
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Dr Oscar Fernandez on +44 (0) 191 223 1727, or via email at [email protected] Dr Adam McDiarmid on +44 (0) 191 223 1546, or at [email protected]
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£76,582 to £77,348 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-TD-26-261
Job locations
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The successful appointee/ trainee will have the opportunity to work and gain clinical experience at the cardio-thoracic centre, specifically the inpatient and outpatient advanced heart failure and transplant unit at the Institute of Transplantation in the Freeman Hospital.
A clear timetable of clinical duties primarily focused on the management of patients with advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, and ventricular assist device patients.
To receive training for performing right heart catheterisation procedures, endomyocardial biopsies and cardiopulmonary exercise tests.
The opportunity of learning about the management of advanced heart failure in adult congenital heart disease patients, including heart transplantation, and ventricular assist devices in this population.
To supervise and train junior staff allocated to the Transplant Service.
There will be protected research time included in the post, and opportunities to participate in research and clinical audit, including collaborative research with other research centres.
This post provides the opportunity to learn and gain experience in the investigation and management of advanced heart failure patients.
Administrative:
The successful appointee/ trainee will be responsible for maintaining inpatient and outpatient records, discharge summaries and communication with the advanced heart failure consultants, as well as specialist referring teams and General Practitioners regionally in adherence with GDPR and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust regulations.
Research:
The successful appointee/ trainee will be encouraged and supported in the departments of clinical research and clinical trial activity related to clinical research projects in advanced heart failure, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. A time of 2 PAs per week will be protected for clinical research activities.
Teaching:
The successful appointee/ trainee will have the opportunity to contribute to the teaching programme of undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees attached to the department which is part of the medical and surgical teaching and training programme for Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals Foundation Trust.
To participate in the Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programme.
Flexibility:
In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The successful appointee/ trainee will have the opportunity to work and gain clinical experience at the cardio-thoracic centre, specifically the inpatient and outpatient advanced heart failure and transplant unit at the Institute of Transplantation in the Freeman Hospital.
A clear timetable of clinical duties primarily focused on the management of patients with advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, and ventricular assist device patients.
To receive training for performing right heart catheterisation procedures, endomyocardial biopsies and cardiopulmonary exercise tests.
The opportunity of learning about the management of advanced heart failure in adult congenital heart disease patients, including heart transplantation, and ventricular assist devices in this population.
To supervise and train junior staff allocated to the Transplant Service.
There will be protected research time included in the post, and opportunities to participate in research and clinical audit, including collaborative research with other research centres.
This post provides the opportunity to learn and gain experience in the investigation and management of advanced heart failure patients.
Administrative:
The successful appointee/ trainee will be responsible for maintaining inpatient and outpatient records, discharge summaries and communication with the advanced heart failure consultants, as well as specialist referring teams and General Practitioners regionally in adherence with GDPR and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust regulations.
Research:
The successful appointee/ trainee will be encouraged and supported in the departments of clinical research and clinical trial activity related to clinical research projects in advanced heart failure, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. A time of 2 PAs per week will be protected for clinical research activities.
Teaching:
The successful appointee/ trainee will have the opportunity to contribute to the teaching programme of undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees attached to the department which is part of the medical and surgical teaching and training programme for Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals Foundation Trust.
To participate in the Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programme.
Flexibility:
In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology, or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
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
- Interpretation of echocardiogram
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Evidence of competence in care of Cardiology patients at equivalent CMT/ST level.
Desirable
- Cardiac Catheterisation skills
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- 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
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology, or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
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
- Interpretation of echocardiogram
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Evidence of competence in care of Cardiology patients at equivalent CMT/ST level.
Desirable
- Cardiac Catheterisation skills
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- 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
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
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).
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.
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
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
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Research Fellow in Rheumatology (ST3-5 Equivalent)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 20 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437965
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
The successful candidate will already have experience of the rheumatology speciality and a desire to develop further knowledge and skills in the discipline. In particular they will have significant experience of working with patients with inflammatory arthritis and related conditions. They will be curious with a strong desire to pursue research into these conditions and must be a strong and conscientious team player.
This post is to commence ASAP / November 2026 for 12 months.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
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.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to a number of early phase clinical trials, including of a novel advanced therapy that is being conducted in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis. The role will involve identification and consenting of participants for the trial, and overseeing trial activities including leukapheresis, administration of test product and follow-up. Another trial involves participants with sarcopenia, testing a novel compound with a potential effect on muscle. There will also be the opportunity to perform some of your own research and to learn interventional procedures such as muscle biopsy and lymph node aspiration.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Professor John Isaacs, via email: [email protected]
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 to £67,998 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-TD-26-252
Job locations
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Supporting the inflammatory arthritis consultant team, primarily for participant identification and recruitment
Attending audit and clinical governance meetings
Learning relevant practical procedures
Administrative:
Trial-related activities screening logs, collection and documentation of relevant clinical trial data according to GCP principles
Research:
Achieve GCP certification
Develop deep understanding of relevant study protocols
Oversee and co-ordinate end-to-end activities in relation to clinical trials participant identification, screening, consenting and subsequent trial activities.
Interaction with the sponsor team(s) to co-ordinate trial activities and product administration. Attend investigator calls and complete relevant administrative and trial-related documentation.
There may be opportunities to develop your own research ideas
Teaching:
Occasional, as required
Flexibility:
Within the requirements of the clinical trial protocol and activities, flexible working is possible in this post.
In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Supporting the inflammatory arthritis consultant team, primarily for participant identification and recruitment
Attending audit and clinical governance meetings
Learning relevant practical procedures
Administrative:
Trial-related activities screening logs, collection and documentation of relevant clinical trial data according to GCP principles
Research:
Achieve GCP certification
Develop deep understanding of relevant study protocols
Oversee and co-ordinate end-to-end activities in relation to clinical trials participant identification, screening, consenting and subsequent trial activities.
Interaction with the sponsor team(s) to co-ordinate trial activities and product administration. Attend investigator calls and complete relevant administrative and trial-related documentation.
There may be opportunities to develop your own research ideas
Teaching:
Occasional, as required
Flexibility:
Within the requirements of the clinical trial protocol and activities, flexible working is possible in this post.
In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable
- Intercalated degree, e.g. BSc
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.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Experience of complex rheumatological conditions
- Experience of practical procedures such as skin biopsy, muscle biopsy, lymph node aspiration, synovial biopsy
- Practical experience of musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Good clinical judgement in stressful situations
- An understanding of advanced therapies
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Strong organisation and project management skills
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- GCP certification
- Understanding of GCP
- Understanding of the fundamentals of clinical trials
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Desirable
- Ability to explain complex concepts to both clinical and lay audiences
- Experience of taking consent
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable
- Intercalated degree, e.g. BSc
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.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Experience of complex rheumatological conditions
- Experience of practical procedures such as skin biopsy, muscle biopsy, lymph node aspiration, synovial biopsy
- Practical experience of musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Good clinical judgement in stressful situations
- An understanding of advanced therapies
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Strong organisation and project management skills
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- GCP certification
- Understanding of GCP
- Understanding of the fundamentals of clinical trials
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Desirable
- Ability to explain complex concepts to both clinical and lay audiences
- Experience of taking consent
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).
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.
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
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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Fellow in Ophthalmology (Uveitis / Medical Retina) ST3-5 equivalent
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 20 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437389
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer opportunities for highly motivated ambitious individuals to join a well-integrated team within the Department of Ophthalmology, in the post of Uveitis / Medical Retina Fellow (ST3-5). The post is available from November 2026 for 12 months. This post will be of interest to those who are looking to gain further experience in areas of Uveitis (inflammatory eye conditions) with a smaller component of medical retina including virtual screening assessment of conditions such as hydroxychloroquine, macular degeneration, vascular disorders and diabetes). The successful candidate would join a team of 1 uveitis consultant, 1 locum uveitis consultant and a larger medical retina team of 6 consultants,, 3 specialist and 1 speciality doctor, 1 fellow, 1 trust grade, residents and ophthalmic practitioners, who are part of a larger team of 30 consultants and their support staff. In addition there will be the opportunity for some emergency ophthalmology clinical work.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Victoria Infirmary has a large Ophthalmology department covering all aspects of ophthalmology and is well equipped with the full range of diagnostic equipment especially for medical retina including wide field OCTA, colour, FFA&ICG and electrodiagnostic tests. Candidates seeking CESR are welcome to apply and discuss their requirements.
Please note this post is capped at ST3-5 salary.
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 Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 to £67,998 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-TD-26-254-A
Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical expertise in line with agreed job plan. To work as part of the uveitis team with a smaller componant within medical retina and wider departments teams
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical expertise in line with agreed job plan. To work as part of the uveitis team with a smaller componant within medical retina and wider departments teams
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
Desirable
- Part 2 FRCOphth.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical ophthalmology experience
- Good history & examination skills.
- Previous experience of medical retina work including laser and intraocular injections.
Desirable
- UK based run through training with satisfactory ARCP outcomes.
- Ability to interpret retinal imaging.
- Experience in Uveitis and ability to manage inflammatory eye conditions
- Experience with immunosuppression used in Uveitis.
- Ability to perform retinal laser eg macular and prp
- Previous experience in NHS.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Audit outcomes.
- Experience of research.
- Evidence of presentations and publications.
- Experience of working on clinical trials.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
Desirable
- Part 2 FRCOphth.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical ophthalmology experience
- Good history & examination skills.
- Previous experience of medical retina work including laser and intraocular injections.
Desirable
- UK based run through training with satisfactory ARCP outcomes.
- Ability to interpret retinal imaging.
- Experience in Uveitis and ability to manage inflammatory eye conditions
- Experience with immunosuppression used in Uveitis.
- Ability to perform retinal laser eg macular and prp
- Previous experience in NHS.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Audit outcomes.
- Experience of research.
- Evidence of presentations and publications.
- Experience of working on clinical trials.
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).
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.
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
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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Locum Consultant - Haematology & Transfusion Medicine
NHS Blood and Transplant View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434736
Job summary
As a Locum Consultant in Haematology and Transfusion Medicine, you'll play a key role in helping save and improve lives through safe, effective blood transfusion practice across the Northeast, North Cumbria and Yorkshire region. Working jointly with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you'll provide expert clinical leadership, support hospitals to deliver high-quality patient care, and contribute to regional and national transfusion initiatives. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, influence best practice, support research and audit programmes, and help train the next generation of healthcare professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise, service improvement and education while contributing to work that directly benefits patients, donors and the wider NHS.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert clinical leadership in transfusion medicine, helping hospitals deliver safe, effective and patient-centred transfusion practice across the region.
- Support the delivery of national transfusion improvement programmes and recommendations that enhance patient outcomes and service quality.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, regional networks and multidisciplinary teams to share expertise and promote best practice.
- Deliver specialist transfusion and haematology services, providing expert advice on complex clinical cases and laboratory practice.
- Lead and contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement projects and governance activities that strengthen patient safety and care.
- Participate in clinical research, helping to develop the evidence base for transfusion medicine and improve future patient care.
- Teach and mentor medical, scientific and healthcare colleagues, supporting education and professional development at local and national level.
- Contribute to specialist haematology clinics, multidisciplinary team meetings and diagnostic services, delivering high-quality care for patients.
- Support service development and innovation, helping shape the future of transfusion and haematology services across the NHS.
- Maintain your professional expertise through continuous learning, appraisal and active participation in clinical governance activities.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009534
Job locations
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the role profile for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the role profile for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of hospital based clinical and laboratory transfusion medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of hospital based clinical and laboratory transfusion medicine.
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).
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.
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
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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NHS Blood and Transplant
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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United Kingdom
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Locum Consultant in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434630
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who can offer expert clinical opinion within the field of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases. In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit. Candidates for the post must be registered medical practitioners.
This locum consultant post has been configured to cover the duties outlined in the job-plan of a senior colleague who is about to take a 12-month career break, in order to continue to develop our clinical service and meet quality standards within Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases. This post offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team with internationally recognised clinical and academic strength. Research is a strategic priority at the GNCH and there is scope to develop clinical studies within Paediatric Immunology, Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) and Infectious Diseases.
Main duties of the job
An attending consultant system operates for the care of immunology/infectious disease in-patients and to provide consult services to other teams and GPs, to which the post-holder will contribute at least 13 weeks per year. Regular team meetings include the HSCT MDT, weekend handover meeting, and immunology/infectious diseases grand rounds (all weekly), consultant meetings (monthly) and departmental meetings every 3 months. The post-holder will conduct out-patient clinics covering immunology, and infectious diseases and TB clinics, together with associated multi-disciplinary team meetings, when not attending. The GNCH has been designated as a referral centre for infants who are identified through a newborn screening pilot programme, as requiring investigation for possible Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. In addition, the RVI is 1 of 4 national surge centres designated for the care of paediatric patients with airborne high consequence infectious diseases (HCID) and 1 of 2 for the care of children with contact HCID, such as viral haemorrhagic fevers. Members of the Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology team support this service in collaboration with the Adult Infectious Diseases Department located within the RVI. There will be a requirement to contribute to the out of hours Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology rota 1:7 (with prospective cover).
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:Dr Stephen Owens, Head of Department - Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseasesemail: [email protected]; Dr Eleri Williams, Consultant in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases,e-mail: [email protected].
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-LCON-26-255
Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases and Services within the Trust by means of outpatient clinics, day-case and in-patient care, including consults for other teams, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds. Contribute to the care of children who are being prepared for, and have undergone, HSCT. Contribute to out-of-hours cover: 1:7 weekday nights and weekends for paediatric immunology and infectious diseases, not including the HSCT Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases and Services within the Trust by means of outpatient clinics, day-case and in-patient care, including consults for other teams, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds. Contribute to the care of children who are being prepared for, and have undergone, HSCT. Contribute to out-of-hours cover: 1:7 weekday nights and weekends for paediatric immunology and infectious diseases, not including the HSCT Unit.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- MRCPCH or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- Wide experience of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases, including infection in the immunocompromised and stem cell transplantation.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
Desirable
- Research training with a Higher Degree.
- Leadership and training experience.
- Recognised teaching skills and training.
- Peer-reviewed publications.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a substantial career commitment to Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the field of Paediatric Immunology; evidence that such opinions are sought after.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of children with immunological disorders and infectious diseases referred to a tertiary centre, including tuberculosis.
Desirable
- Experience managing children exposed to or suffering from High Consequence Infectious Diseases.
- Leadership of antimicrobial stewardship programme.
- A minimum of 1 year experience of caring for children undergoing HSCT for Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI).
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Proven management and administration ability and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Experience in quality improvement and audit.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
- Experience of JACIE/QPIDS accreditation.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research / critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Experience in supervising research students.
- Published research.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit or other quality improvement activities.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- MRCPCH or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- Wide experience of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases, including infection in the immunocompromised and stem cell transplantation.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
Desirable
- Research training with a Higher Degree.
- Leadership and training experience.
- Recognised teaching skills and training.
- Peer-reviewed publications.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a substantial career commitment to Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the field of Paediatric Immunology; evidence that such opinions are sought after.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of children with immunological disorders and infectious diseases referred to a tertiary centre, including tuberculosis.
Desirable
- Experience managing children exposed to or suffering from High Consequence Infectious Diseases.
- Leadership of antimicrobial stewardship programme.
- A minimum of 1 year experience of caring for children undergoing HSCT for Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI).
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Proven management and administration ability and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Experience in quality improvement and audit.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
- Experience of JACIE/QPIDS accreditation.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research / critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Experience in supervising research students.
- Published research.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit or other quality improvement activities.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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).
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.
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).
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Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
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Integrated Laboratory Medicine Deputy Information Manager
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 2431620
Job summary
Due to secondment, Integrated Laboratory Medicine (ILM) at The Newcastle Hospitals Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Deputy Information Manager, reporting directly to the Information Manager for a period of two years. The Directorate of Integrated Laboratory Medicine plays a pivotal role in provision of diagnostics services, which are essential for the delivery of high-quality clinical care both within the Trust and in Primary Care Trusts. In addition, the Directorate provides a range of specialised diagnostic services to other hospitals and laboratories within the region and other parts of the UK.
- Interview Date Tuesday 17 November 2026
- 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
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The Directorate of Integrated Laboratory Medicine plays a pivotal role in provision of diagnostics services, which are essential for the delivery of high-quality clinical care both within the Trust and in Primary Care Trusts. In addition, the Directorate provides a range of specialised diagnostic services to other hospitals and laboratories within the region and other parts of the UK.
In addition to the main duties of the job, the ILM Deputy Information Manager will:
Develop and improve the service support processes including, but not limited to, optimal day to day functioning, service support processes, Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, and Business Continuity
Configure and implement procedures to populate and maintain the IT Knowledgebase
Support the ILM Information Manager and develop Key performance Indicators for the Laboratory Service
Ensure service targets are achieved
Act as a key link within the organisation to ensure new systems and changes to the live system are supportable
Produce business cases for internal department projects
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 Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2026-41-003
Job locations
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day management of the LIMS system
- To maintain and develop the LIMS to ensure optimum availability
- To ensure day to day disruption and downtime is minimised
- Work closely with IT Service Management to eliminate reoccurring issues by developing sound incident and problem management processes and business continuity strategies
- To train and support the Department IT Leads in the absence of the ILM Information Manager
- To support the Department IT Leads in the management of departmental specific IT systems
- Co-ordinate appropriate training and development for all staff members in line with service requirements
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-directorate technical support team
- Perform other duties and undertake special projects as requested by line management
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day management of the LIMS system
- To maintain and develop the LIMS to ensure optimum availability
- To ensure day to day disruption and downtime is minimised
- Work closely with IT Service Management to eliminate reoccurring issues by developing sound incident and problem management processes and business continuity strategies
- To train and support the Department IT Leads in the absence of the ILM Information Manager
- To support the Department IT Leads in the management of departmental specific IT systems
- Co-ordinate appropriate training and development for all staff members in line with service requirements
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-directorate technical support team
- Perform other duties and undertake special projects as requested by line management
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Possess a higher degree/Masters including courses in computer programming, systems analysis, system development, or systems engineering OR has acquired skills and knowledge via an extensive portfolio of practical experience
Desirable
- Prince 2 Foundation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad based knowledge covering aspects of IT operations and support
- Experience of day-to-day management of a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
- Have knowledge and be able to work within a strict change control environment
- Experience of producing business cases and executive papers
- Good stakeholder management
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS Pathology Laboratory environment
- Knowledge of build and test environments
- Knowledge of the full development lifecycle
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Have effective organisational and coordination skills, combined with ability to work to deadlines under pressure
- Ability to converse fluently, logically, and confidently with a wide range of levels of staff; possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills are required to interpret, analyse and present highly complex multi stranded information of varying quality from a number of diverse sources
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Possess a higher degree/Masters including courses in computer programming, systems analysis, system development, or systems engineering OR has acquired skills and knowledge via an extensive portfolio of practical experience
Desirable
- Prince 2 Foundation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad based knowledge covering aspects of IT operations and support
- Experience of day-to-day management of a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
- Have knowledge and be able to work within a strict change control environment
- Experience of producing business cases and executive papers
- Good stakeholder management
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS Pathology Laboratory environment
- Knowledge of build and test environments
- Knowledge of the full development lifecycle
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Have effective organisational and coordination skills, combined with ability to work to deadlines under pressure
- Ability to converse fluently, logically, and confidently with a wide range of levels of staff; possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills are required to interpret, analyse and present highly complex multi stranded information of varying quality from a number of diverse sources
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).
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
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Trust Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (ST3+)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 27 day(s) ago
Reference: 2423529
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.
This post is to commence as soon as possible for 12 months in the first instance.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
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.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for those candidates who wish to take time out of their training programme or who are already accredited and wish to further be training and gain experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and cardiac intensive care. It would suit and can be tailored to the needs of applicants from various disciplines such as Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia, General anaesthesia with cardiothoracic anaesthesia exposure, and Critical Care with cardiothoracic exposure.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:Dr Amr Hashem Mohamedon 0191 2336161 ext: 77410, or via email at [email protected]or Dr Abraham Samuel on 0191 2336161 ext: 27488, or via email at [email protected]
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teachingNHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-TD-26-248
Job locations
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is based in our Cardiothoracic anaesthesia (CTA) theatres and/or Cardiac Intensive Care unit (CICU).
Cardiothoracic theatres for adult cardiac & thoracic patients:
The Freeman hospital has 2 adult cardiac theatres and 2 adult thoracic theatres running on almost daily basis. However, adult congenital anaesthesia run in different theatre and is provided by a different congenital anaesthesia team but ultimately come to our adult CICU after surgery where we manage them thereafter. One of the thoracic theatres is usually for Robotic surgeries.
For more details please read the attached Job Description.
Intensive care for adult cardiac patients (CICU):
The CICU has twenty-one level three beds (six isolation cubicles) and seven level two beds in an adjoining area. CICU duties are based in these areas but extend to support deteriorating patients on the wards, support for cardiology emergencies and accompanying patients during transport to other centres.
We work closely with the transplant, VAD and ECMO teams, and the successful candidate will be expected to take a particular interest in the management of our complex patients requiring advanced support. There are twice daily transplant and VAD rounds with further mutual support and joint decision making as required. Freeman is unique in the UK in offering transplant services for all solid organs on one site and there are close ties with experts in other disciplines such as microbiology, radiology and haematology who frequently assist our team.
For more details please read the attached Job Description.
Echocardiography
The appointee will have the opportunity to acquire a working knowledge of the fundamentals of echocardiography during the tenure of the post. The cardiothoracic anaesthetic department runs a week long TOE course once a year. The appointee will be encouraged to get accredited with British Society of Echocardiography or European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging in Trans-oesophageal Echo with all possible help for theory exams and collection of cases for logbook.
Post-operative analgesia techniques, with special reference to thoracic surgery
Attendance on pain ward rounds is offered.
Cardiothoracic Theatres & CICU
Audit and research
The appointee will be encouraged to undertake audit and research projects during the post.
Education
The appointee will be encouraged to participate in teaching for medical students, nursing staff and less experienced trainees, and to undertake the preparation of topical reviews. There are weekly departmental educational meetings which are co-ordinated by the Specialist Trainees.
On-call
There is a 2-tier rotational trainee / fellow rota, with advanced critical care practitioners participating in the first tier rota. A rotating ST3+ from the Northern region or an ACCP will be on a full shift rota covering ITU mainly. The appointee will be 2nd on-call on a full rota covering predominantly ITU, but providing support to theatres if required or appropriate, or if split rota is active which depends on the total number of fellows and trainees, in addition to ACCPs.
The Trust Fellow appointed to this post will be allocated a consultant educational supervisor. The fellow will be expected to maintain a logbook of activity, to ensure that his/her training can be easily reviewed and optimised in conjunction with the educational supervisor. This logbook should be made available for external assessment if required.
Flexibility:
In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description Job responsibilities The post is based in our Cardiothoracic anaesthesia (CTA) theatres and/or Cardiac Intensive Care unit (CICU). Cardiothoracic theatres for adult cardiac & thoracic patients: The Freeman hospital has 2 adult cardiac theatres and 2 adult thoracic theatres running on almost daily basis. However, adult congenital anaesthesia run in different theatre and is provided by a different congenital anaesthesia team but ultimately come to our adult CICU after surgery where we manage them thereafter. One of the thoracic theatres is usually for Robotic surgeries. For more details please read the attached Job Description. Intensive care for adult cardiac patients (CICU): The CICU has twenty-one level three beds (six isolation cubicles) and seven level two beds in an adjoining area. CICU duties are based in these areas but extend to support deteriorating patients on the wards, support for cardiology emergencies and accompanying patients during transport to other centres. We work closely with the transplant, VAD and ECMO teams, and the successful candidate will be expected to take a particular interest in the management of our complex patients requiring advanced support. There are twice daily transplant and VAD rounds with further mutual support and joint decision making as required. Freeman is unique in the UK in offering transplant services for all solid organs on one site and there are close ties with experts in other disciplines such as microbiology, radiology and haematology who frequently assist our team. For more details please read the attached Job Description. Echocardiography The appointee will have the opportunity to acquire a working knowledge of the fundamentals of echocardiography during the tenure of the post. The cardiothoracic anaesthetic department runs a week long TOE course once a year. The appointee will be encouraged to get accredited with British Society of Echocardiography or European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging in Trans-oesophageal Echo with all possible help for theory exams and collection of cases for logbook. Post-operative analgesia techniques, with special reference to thoracic surgery Attendance on pain ward rounds is offered. Cardiothoracic Theatres & CICU Audit and research The appointee will be encouraged to undertake audit and research projects during the post. Education The appointee will be encouraged to participate in teaching for medical students, nursing staff and less experienced trainees, and to undertake the preparation of topical reviews. There are weekly departmental educational meetings which are co-ordinated by the Specialist Trainees. On-call There is a 2-tier rotational trainee / fellow rota, with advanced critical care practitioners participating in the first tier rota. A rotating ST3+ from the Northern region or an ACCP will be on a full shift rota covering ITU mainly. The appointee will be 2nd on-call on a full rota covering predominantly ITU, but providing support to theatres if required or appropriate, or if split rota is active which depends on the total number of fellows and trainees, in addition to ACCPs. The Trust Fellow appointed to this post will be allocated a consultant educational supervisor. The fellow will be expected to maintain a logbook of activity, to ensure that his/her training can be easily reviewed and optimised in conjunction with the educational supervisor. This logbook should be made available for external assessment if required. Flexibility: In line with the Trusts core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work. Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Must hold full GMC registration or be eligible to obtain full GMC registration within 3 months.
- Must have or working towards FRCA, FFICM, EDAIC or similar
Desirable
- -Other relevant qualifications (ALS, PALS/ CALS, CcrISP, EDIC).
- -TOE/ TTE certification or working towards it.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Cardiothoracic anaesthesia and/or cardiac ICU exposure/experience
- Good history and examination skills
- Experience in US guided lines insertion
- Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Able to manage common medical emergencies and ongoing management in critical care
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Previous NHS Experience
- Experience in TOE.
- Experience in TTE
- Experience in POCUS/ FoCUS or similar
- Experience in bronchoscopy
- Neat, legible writing of notes/charts.
- Computer skills
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- In 4th year or equivalent of SpR training
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes
Teaching
Essential
- Have experience in teaching undergraduate medical students, foundation year 1 doctors, nursing or allied health professional staff
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning
- Postgraduate diploma/ certificates in medical education
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of Audit/ QI projects.
- Understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Current Good Clinical Practice certification
- Active in research
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Able to prioritise work appropriately
- Able to take a clinical leadership role where an acute situation demands
Desirable
- Ability to organise
- Willingness to take part in departmental organisation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Values.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Must hold full GMC registration or be eligible to obtain full GMC registration within 3 months. Must have or working towards FRCA, FFICM, EDAIC or similar Desirable -Other relevant qualifications (ALS, PALS/ CALS, CcrISP, EDIC). -TOE/ TTE certification or working towards it. Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential Cardiothoracic anaesthesia and/or cardiac ICU exposure/experience Good history and examination skills Experience in US guided lines insertion Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis Able to order appropriate investigations Able to manage common medical emergencies and ongoing management in critical care Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague. Desirable Previous NHS Experience Experience in TOE. Experience in TTE Experience in POCUS/ FoCUS or similar Experience in bronchoscopy Neat, legible writing of notes/charts. Computer skills Maintaining Clinical Competence Essential In 4th year or equivalent of SpR training Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes Teaching Essential Have experience in teaching undergraduate medical students, foundation year 1 doctors, nursing or allied health professional staff Desirable Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning Postgraduate diploma/ certificates in medical education Clinical Governance, Audit and Research Essential Experience of Audit/ QI projects. Understanding of research principles Desirable Current Good Clinical Practice certification Active in research Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues Essential To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams. Able to prioritise work appropriately Able to take a clinical leadership role where an acute situation demands Desirable Ability to organise Willingness to take part in departmental organisation Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust's Values. Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development A commitment to personal / unit CPD Time management skills Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality. Desirable Evidence of leadership skills IT literate.
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).
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. 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
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)
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