Specialty Doctor

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to deliver high-quality senior level care to acutely unwell patients. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of post-graduate experience in acute and/or general internal medicine. Responsibilities include conducting ward rounds, managing patient care, and participating in service improvement activities. Strong clinical and communication skills are essential, and the role is based in Tees Valley, England.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post‑graduate experience in acute and/or general internal medicine.
• Ability to work within a complex timetable involving ward rounds and clinical duties.
• Strong skills in assessment and communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outlier ward rounds.
• Manage direct patient care under consultant supervision.
• Participate in service delivery and audit activities.

Skills

Clinical skills

Effective communication

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor with a minimum of 4 years post‑graduate experience in acute and/or general internal medicine to join our teams in delivering high‑quality senior level care to acutely unwell patients in our outlier areas.

Responsibilities

• Outlier ward rounds
• Specialty work (option of Acute, Infectious Diseases, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Older Persons Medicine, Respiratory and Emergency Medicine)
• 2:6 weekends, clinical duties
• Direct patient care – routine medical and psychiatric support, including initial assessments, mental state examinations and management of inpatients under consultant supervision
• Diagnosis and treatment – carry out investigations, make diagnoses and implement treatment plans, including preparing discharge summaries
• Communication – effectively communicate with patients, relatives, staff and other stakeholders, maintaining appropriate records and reports
• Service delivery – contribute to service delivery and improvement, attend multidisciplinary meetings and participate in audit activities

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years post‑graduate experience in acute and/or general internal medicine
• Ability to work within a weekly timetable that incorporates outlier ward rounds, specialty work, weekend coverage and clinical duties
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, investigation, treatment planning and discharge summary preparation
• Effective communication abilities with patients, families, colleagues and other stakeholders

Equal Opportunity Statement

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the BAME, LGBT+, Disability and Long‑Term Health Conditions, Faith, Childless not by Choice and Menopause Support networks.

DBS Policy

New candidates who are required to obtain DBS clearance for this post are responsible for the cost of the DBS, which may be deducted from the first month's salary.

Right to Work and Immigration

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals must provide full and accurate details of their current immigration status. Where applicable, the Trust may sponsor a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility.

Further Information

Applicants are encouraged to read the attached Guidance Notes for Applicants and the Guidance for Applicants document concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence in applications. All references must be provided from the last continuous three years of employment or training, and personal references are not acceptable. All candidates are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 and influenza.