North West School of Surgery - Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
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Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
There are two training programmes in the NHS England – North West region. Both pride themselves in excellent regional teaching and clinical programmes. They have a large number of dedicated trainers across all the hospitals.
Trauma and Orthopaedic Suregry in NHS England – North West is divided between two sectors and each have their own Training Programme Director(s). Please select one of the following for further information on each sector:
NHS England – North West Programme Support for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Programme Support Administrator for Surgery
VACANT
please contact another member of the School of Surgery Team
Email: england.surgery.nw@nhs.net
Tel: N/A
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Curriculum
For the most up to date syllabus and curriculum, please visit the ISCP website.
The up to date JCST Certification Guidelines are available within the currilculum pages of the ISCP website.
National Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Recruitment
National Recruitment for ST3 Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery is managed by NHS England – Yorkshire and the Humber.
NHS England – Yorkshire and the Humber's Recruitment website
National NHS England Recruitment Website (includes Timelines, Guidance, Competition Ratios etc.)
ST3 Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery person specifications link updated 2 Oct 2025
JCST: Surgical selection in the UK
Applications open 20 Nov 2025
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in North West England
Sector: Cheshire and Merseyside
Vacancies: TBC
Start Date: 5 August 2026
Grade: ST3
Programme Length: 72 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications open 20 Nov 2025
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in North West England
Sector: Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria
Vacancies: TBC
Start Date: 5 August 2026
Grade: ST3
Programme Length: 72 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications open 20 Nov 2025
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in North West England
Sector: Cheshirea and Merseyside
Vacancies: TBC
Start Date: 4 February 2026
Grade: ST3
Programme Length: 72 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications open 20 Nov 2025
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in North West England
Sector: Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria
Vacancies: TBC
Start Date: 4 February 2026
Grade: ST3
Programme Length: 72 months
Apply via Oriel
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery ACF Recruitment
Recruitment to Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) posts in the North West is managed by NHS England – North West.
Please visit NHS England – North West's Recruitment website
Applications close 4pm 30 Oct 2025
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (ACF) in North West England
Sector: Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria - University of Manchester
Vacancies: 1
Start Date: 5 August 2026
Grade: ST3
Programme Length: 72 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications CLOSED
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (ACF) in North West England
Sector: Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria - Edge Hill University
Vacancies: Zero
Start Date: 5 August 2026
Grade: ST3
Programme Length: 72 months
Apply via Oriel
NHS England – North West Links
Page last updated: 10 September 2025