Job summary
This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT and Doctors employed by the LET currently working at STSFT.
South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation trust are looking to
appoint two Trust Grade F3 resident posts to Acute Medicine on the Sunderland
site. The posts will commence in August 2026 for 12 months. Applicants must
have experience of working in the UK National Health Service within the last 12
months. On call commitments will include long days, weekends and nights.
The job will be
based on the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and experience in the
recognition and management of acutely ill patients. Reviewing patients on SDEC
will develop your understanding of its place in admission avoidance. You will
work alongside our multidisciplinary professionals and require good
communication skills. There is weekly departmental teaching with opportunity to
present. An introduction to point of care ultrasound by trained consultants is
available for those interested. We would encourage participation in our
governance processes including Clinical Governance meetings, Audit and Quality
Improvement projects
You will be provided with a clinical supervisor who will be able
to support learning and provide feedback. This post, however, is not a
recognised post for training by the Post graduate Dean but will support
development in skills required of an Acute Medicine doctor.
Main duties of the job
As a
member of the Acute Medicine team you will ensure we are able to meet the
excellent standard of care we expect for our patients by:
- Clerking new admissions and initiating
management plans on EAU, reviewing patients on SDEC and initiating management
plans with supervision provided from specialty trainees and consultants.
- Provide a medical
review of patients on EAU/SDEC when concerns of clinical deterioration have
been raised.
- Holding the bleep for GP referrals
that have attended ED for medicine.
- Participate in ward rounds and
complete the tasks allocated, including referrals and ensuring appropriate
handover.
- Liaising with specialties and communicating with families.
- Forming part of the resuscitation team
with opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills.
- Completion of practical procedures
including venepuncture, cannulation, ascitic taps and lumbar punctures.
- Participate in teaching and clinical governance processes.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Clinical:- Ensure that a comprehensive, effective and efficient service is provided within accepted standards by:
- Providing a comprehensive service to patients within the confines of the role.
- Providing a service to the emergency care, inpatient and outpatient departments as required meeting service needs.
- Ensuring the maintenance of adequate clinical records. (Meditech training will be provided )
- Initiation of patient management decisions including the initial planning of investigations and treatment, on-going care and discharge planning.
- Participating in clinical review activities to monitor standards of practice and ensure the maintenance of quality outcomes.
- Participate in clinical audit as requested.
- Prepare written case reports, clinical audits and research as required within the role or a directed by the Clinical Lead.
- Participate in ward rounds as required.
- Participate in seminars and teaching sessions as directed.
- Ward work managing inpatients, working alongside the existing junior doctors with supervision from specialty trainees and consultants.
- Outpatient clinic and theatre experience will be provided where relevant.
- Manage workload within agreed timetable and ensure all administrative duties are included within this.
- Support other junior medical staff.
Teaching:- Support undergraduate and postgraduate training by:
- Ensuring that all opportunities are taken to contribute to the education of Foundation Doctors and medical students attached to the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Clinical:- Ensure that a comprehensive, effective and efficient service is provided within accepted standards by:
- Providing a comprehensive service to patients within the confines of the role.
- Providing a service to the emergency care, inpatient and outpatient departments as required meeting service needs.
- Ensuring the maintenance of adequate clinical records. (Meditech training will be provided )
- Initiation of patient management decisions including the initial planning of investigations and treatment, on-going care and discharge planning.
- Participating in clinical review activities to monitor standards of practice and ensure the maintenance of quality outcomes.
- Participate in clinical audit as requested.
- Prepare written case reports, clinical audits and research as required within the role or a directed by the Clinical Lead.
- Participate in ward rounds as required.
- Participate in seminars and teaching sessions as directed.
- Ward work managing inpatients, working alongside the existing junior doctors with supervision from specialty trainees and consultants.
- Outpatient clinic and theatre experience will be provided where relevant.
- Manage workload within agreed timetable and ensure all administrative duties are included within this.
- Support other junior medical staff.
Teaching:- Support undergraduate and postgraduate training by:
- Ensuring that all opportunities are taken to contribute to the education of Foundation Doctors and medical students attached to the department.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
- Punctuality.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
- Responsible for keeping own skills up to date.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit experience.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- Evidence of working in the UK NHS in the last 12 months.
Knowledge
Essential
- Medical knowledge in keeping with MBBS and Foundation training.
- NHS Experience in the last 12 months.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attitude
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgmental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
- Punctuality.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
- Responsible for keeping own skills up to date.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit experience.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- Evidence of working in the UK NHS in the last 12 months.
Knowledge
Essential
- Medical knowledge in keeping with MBBS and Foundation training.
- NHS Experience in the last 12 months.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attitude
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgmental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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