Trust Grade IMT3 Rheumatology | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough, York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Trust Grade Doctor at IMT3+ level in Rheumatology. This fixed-term position covers potential training gaps for up to 12 months, commencing October 2025. Candidates must have full GMC registration, current ALS certification, and a minimum of six months of NHS experience. The role involves day-to-day patient care under consultant supervision with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Funding for study leave (£500 per annum pro rata)

Named clinical supervisor

Regular timetabled teaching sessions

Qualifications

• All applicants must have full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.
• Current ALS certificate required.
• Minimum of 6 months NHS experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients under the care of the Consultants in their team.
• Engage in all duties incumbent in a General Medicine role.
• Present patients on ward rounds and handovers.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Current ALS certificate

Minimum 6 months NHS experience

Job description

Overview

Trust Grade Doctor IMT3+ level in Rheumatology. Fixed term for up to 12 months commencing October 2025 to cover potential training gaps. Based at York.

About the Trust

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an ambitious programme of service modernisation and a reputation for providing high quality services. The Trust continues to encourage vaccination against COVID-19 and is an Armed Forces Friendly Employer. The Trust supports Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes.

Role and Setting

The successful post holder will work at StR level within the Rheumatology team at York. The post holder will be competent in General Medicine and engage in all duties incumbent in that role. The postholder’s primary responsibility is the day-to-day care of patients under the care of the Consultants in their team. The incumbent will receive instruction in procedures and help with management from senior colleagues. They will be expected to know the patients in detail and present them on ward rounds/handovers.

Contract and Recruitment Notes

NB: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants. The offer of this Trust Grade post will only be made by the Trust if no candidate is found to be appointable to the training programme vacancy by the Yorkshire & Humber Deanery. This is not an approved training position; however there are opportunities described below.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC, as well as a current ALS certificate and a minimum of 6 months NHS experience.

Support and Development

We have supported a number of our Trust Grades to successfully secure places on the formal training programme and into career grade positions. You will have a designated clinical supervisor and opportunities for support by trained mentors. Regular timetabled teaching sessions will take place to support service-based learning. You will receive the following:

• Named clinical supervisor
• Local Induction and information pack outlining internal training courses/opportunities available to doctors in these non-approved training positions
• Individual Personal Development Plan and annual Appraisal - access to NHS e-appraisal system (funded by the Trust for posts that are six months or longer)
• Funding and paid time available for study leave (£500 per annum pro rata)
• Support towards obtaining an Alternative Certificate confirming achievement of foundation competencies to aid future access to a recognised training position

Service Area

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people across York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale. The area includes Scarborough and Bridlington (3,400 square miles).

Mission and Location

Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care. We are located in a region with access to national parks and coastline. The Trust is the largest provider of healthcare in the region, employing around 8,500 staff across 9 hospital sites, delivering safe, high quality, patient-centred care.

Application and Additional Information

For more information please see the job description attached. The advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.

Disability Confident and Mindful Employer: The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition, offering adjustments to make the application process accessible.