Job summary
South Tyneside &
Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint 6 (ST2 level (SHO)
Specialty doctors to join a 6 person rota in our forward thinking Emergency Department
team. This is a fixed term post staring from 5 February 2025 until 4th February 2026.
We are looking for a
hardworking, enthusiastic and friendly team player. Applications are invited
from doctors with MB BS or equivalent qualification, who are registered with
the GMC and have 1 year FY 1 level experience. You will join a team of 5 Consultants,
13 Junior Doctors (FY2, GPVTS trainees & Trust SHOs). With the dedicated
nursing teams we provide comprehensive acute services to a population of around
155,000 in the South Tyneside area.
Main duties of the job
South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS
Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint Trust Doctors (SHO), to join our dynamic
and forward thinking Emergency team.
This is fixed term post for 12 months based at South Tyneside Adult
Emergency Department starting from 5th February 2025.
We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic,
and friendly team player. Applications are invited from doctors with MB BS or
equivalent qualification, who are registered with the GMC and have
1 year FY 1 level experience.
You will join a team of 5 Consultants,
6 middle grade doctors, 15 Junior Doctors (FY2, GPVTS trainees & Trust
SHOs). With the dedicated nursing teams, we provide comprehensive acute
services to a population of around 155,000.
We welcome discussion with interested
candidates. For further details and an informal discussion regarding the post
please contact
Mr Sanjay Kumar, Lead Consultant
& Head of The Department in Emergency Care on 01914041000.
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 STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 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, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
- Rotating duties in the Emergency Department, liaising with colleagues in other specialties in admission of patients.
- Clinical attendance in the department is according to the rota.
- A Junior Doctor accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasional Emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in consultation, where practicable, with his/her colleagues both Senior and Junior.
- It has been agreed between the professions and the Department, that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State Stresses that additional commitments arising under the subsection are exceptional and that the juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
- Rotating duties in the Emergency Department, liaising with colleagues in other specialties in admission of patients.
- Clinical attendance in the department is according to the rota.
- A Junior Doctor accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasional Emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in consultation, where practicable, with his/her colleagues both Senior and Junior.
- It has been agreed between the professions and the Department, that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State Stresses that additional commitments arising under the subsection are exceptional and that the juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Good History and examination skills.
- Ability to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Able to manage common medical emergencies.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Ability to work as part of a team and understand the value of teamwork.
Desirable
- Computer skills.
- Independent Practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration.
- MBBS or equivalent (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma e.g.: MRCP, MRCS.
- TILS, ALS, APLS (in-date).
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post graduation experience (FY 1 level).
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Punctuality.
- Reliability.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations.
- Conscientious.
- Honest.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Good History and examination skills.
- Ability to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Able to manage common medical emergencies.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Ability to work as part of a team and understand the value of teamwork.
Desirable
- Computer skills.
- Independent Practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration.
- MBBS or equivalent (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma e.g.: MRCP, MRCS.
- TILS, ALS, APLS (in-date).
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post graduation experience (FY 1 level).
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Punctuality.
- Reliability.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations.
- Conscientious.
- Honest.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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