Resident Doctor

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 February 2026

This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT and doctors employed by Lead Employer Trust.

Applications are invited for the post of a Trust Doctor within the directorate of General Surgery, Surgical Division.

This is a permanent post and is primarily based at the South Tyneside Hospital site.

The successful applicant will work a 1 in 7 General Surgery on call. The post may suit experienced junior trainees (senior SHO/core trainees post-MRCS) who wish to obtain further grounding/experience in open and laparoscopic General Surgery, prior to appointment on a higher surgical training programme.

The successful applicants will be guided in their development by an Educational and Clinical Supervisor and will have access to a range of educational opportunities equivalent to Foundation Programme teaching at year 2 level.

The Surgical Division is dynamic and forward-thinking. Education, innovation, change, clinical effectiveness and efficiency are integral to the planning and development process across the Directorates. The Division is committed to working towards delivery of patient-centric care, improving both delivery and access to services for all the local populations. The successful candidates will be expected to support senior colleagues in shaping and maintaining the service of this modern forward-thinking Division.

The postholder will provide high quality clinical care across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and theatres. Duties include timely patient assessment, escalation when required, and assisting with supervised elective and emergency surgical procedures within GMC guidance.

Opportunities are available for research and for developing surgical skills with the General Surgery team, including Upper and Lower GI specialists.

The postholder will participate in departmental meetings, rota activities, junior doctor teaching, clinical audit, clinical governance and M&M meetings. Full GMC registration is essential; MRCS is desirable.

Other Duties (not exhaustive):

• Support Consultant-led clinics.
• Prepare patients for theatre and provide postoperative care.
• Manage routine and emergency admissions.
• Assist in theatre and perform procedures within competence.
• Contribute to complex case management and MDTs.
• Provide clear written and verbal handovers.
• Assist junior doctors and Specialist Nurses.
• Engage in CME, teaching and audit.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our work forces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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The successful applicant will work a 1 in 7 General Surgery on call. The post may suit experienced…