North West School of Surgery - Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
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 Surgery training in NHS England – North West is divided between two sectors and each have their own Training Programme Director. 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 Officer for Surgery Updated 31 Mar 2025
Position Vacant - Please contact Ashley Barrett
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 ST3 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
JCST: Surgical selection in the UK
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: 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 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
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery 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 open 02 Oct 2025
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in North West England
Sector: Cheshire and Merseyside – Edge Hill University
Vacancies: TBC
Start Date: 5 August 2026
Grade: TBC
Programme Length: 72 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications open 02 Oct 2025
Please note
Resident doctors appointed to ST1 as an ACF will follow the Core Surgical Curriculum for the first two years before moving up to ST3 in the specified specialty.
NHS England – North West Links
Page last updated: 28 August 2025