Trust Doctor FY2/ST1-2 in Respiratory/Cardiology

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Huddersfield seeks a Trust Doctor for a full-time position in medicine. The successful candidate will support medical teams, participate in a flexible on-call rota, and contribute to various specialties such as Cardiology or Gastroenterology. Applicants must have an MRCP and be registered with the General Medical Council. Commitment to high-quality patient care and teamwork is essential, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High level of clinical experience and competence in Medicine.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in clinical teaching for postgraduate doctors.

Responsibilities

• Work within general medicine specialty.
• Participate in on-call rota.
• Support doctors with MRCP and PACES preparation.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Ability to manage high pressure

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Registered with the General Medical Council

Job description

Job summary: These posts are for a trust doctor to support the Medical teams for a Fixed Term contract. This is a full-time post and the post holder would participate in the medicine on-call rota. The on-call rota is currently on a 1 in 17 basis with 2 core level equivalent doctors' on-call for day shifts or night shifts.

The Trust is based on two acute sites with most medical services and specialties duplicated on each site. The Cardiology and Respiratory Services are based at Calderdale Hospital and the specialist gastroenterology wards are based at Huddersfield.

There are opportunities to work in either Cardiology, Respiratory or Gastroenterology. Details of each post will be available at interview and we will do our best to accommodate individual choices. For staff contracted for more than 6 months we routinely rotate into other specialities to ensure a broad exposure to the medical specialities.

Main duties of the job

There are weekly Medical Grand round teaching including journal club and Core medical teaching sessions in the Education Centre that covers a wide range of topics. There is separate training for non-technical skills such as handover and communication skills. CHFT has a well-equipped Clinical Skills Training Room with simulation mannequins for procedures such as chest drain insertion and central venous cannulation.

The Trust would encourage and support a doctor with obtaining their membership and any post holder preparing for MRCP and PACES will be supported. In addition we will support doctors with the sign off of competencies to allow individuals to apply for higher training.

About us

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the changing NHS. This is an exciting time for our continuing development and we are ensuring that the organisation is fit for purpose by introducing and embedding new skills and behaviours

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come.

Job responsibilities

The post holders will work within the general medicine specialty. The trust encourages staff to work as a team with other colleagues and take full part in the work. Participation in the on-call rota is negotiable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent
• Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise

Desirable: Relevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Medicine specialty

Desirable: Understanding current issues within Medicine and the future direction of the specialty, Understanding current issues within the wider NHS, Attendance at a recognised management course, Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions

Teaching and training

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.

Desirable: Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications, Training in clinical and educational supervision, Attendance at a teaching course, Formal qualification in teaching/education

Audit and Research

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects

Desirable: Critical Appraisal Skills, Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment

• Good communication and empathy skills with patients
• Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
• Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
• Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
• Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
• Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare

Desirable: Evidence of continual learning and development, Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others, Evidence of innovation, Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser

General

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.