Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit enthusiastic doctors to join our trust.
Please note this is a local appointment on local Terms and Conditions and not a training post.
You will be supervised by senior colleagues, and you will have the opportunity to attend teaching sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills, access to an electronic portfolio and the potential opportunity to participate in Quality Improvement Projects.
The Trust is strongly placed to provide outreach and community-based clinics, all of which are supported by a dedicated team of clinical staff and senior managers. The Trust recognises the importance of working in the community, providing patients with the choice to access services in a setting that may be more amenable or comfortable for them.
The Trust has a keen interest and extensive involvement in Medical Education at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Queens Hospital Burton work in partnership with Leicester Medical School, Health Education England in West Midlands and Health Education England to provide quality education and training which meets the requirements of these regulatory bodies as well as the Trust's high standards of patient care.
The National salary scale for Doctors and Dentists in Training (2016) will apply.
Please note that applicantsmustholdFULL GMCregistration with a licence to practice at time of application in order to be considered for this post.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for full time doctors to cover Foundation Year 1 vacancies based at Queens Hospital Burton. This is a fixed term contract to commence on the 3rd July 2024 until the 2nd July 2025 and will optimise your clinical 4 experience and enable you to gain relevant clinical competencies. The successful candidate must be in post by 10th July 2024.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust provides health care services to the residents of Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas including South Staffordshire, South Derbyshire and North West Leicestershire.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
Job description
Job responsibilities
Although this is a service appointment, all FY1 doctors will have the opportunity to participate in the foundation training programme run by the hospital and you would be fully supported should you wish to complete the same competences as our F1s in training posts. You will be assigned an Educational and Clinical Supervisor for the length of the post. Regular assessments will follow the model laid down in the National Curriculum for the Foundation Years in Postgraduate Education and Training.
CLINICAL WORK
Participate in the day-to-day provision of routine and emergency medical care to a level appropriate to the Foundation Year 1 under the supervision of a senior member of the department.
The successful candidate will liaise with nursing, medical and Para-medical staff to ensure smooth running of the service and will be expected to keep senior colleagues informed and seek advice as and when necessary.
CAREERS ADVICE
This is available via our Post Graduate Clinical Tutor/Careers Advisor. There is access to a number of careers resources.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
An active educational programme is operated in the Medical Educational Centre and within the various departments.
The Trust runs Junior Doctors Presentations and all FY1s are encouraged to take part in this.
INDUCTION
A comprehensive hospital induction takes place and departmental induction for the FY1s, takes place at the start of each four month rotation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will undertake to perform exceptionally, additional duties on occasion of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
You are required to observe all Trust Policies and Procedure in operation within the Hospital in respect of Health of Safety, personnel practices and clinical service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Although this is a service appointment, all FY1 doctors will have the opportunity to participate in the foundation training programme run by the hospital and you would be fully supported should you wish to complete the same competences as our F1s in training posts. You will be assigned an Educational and Clinical Supervisor for the length of the post. Regular assessments will follow the model laid down in the National Curriculum for the Foundation Years in Postgraduate Education and Training.
CLINICAL WORK
Participate in the day-to-day provision of routine and emergency medical care to a level appropriate to the Foundation Year 1 under the supervision of a senior member of the department.
The successful candidate will liaise with nursing, medical and Para-medical staff to ensure smooth running of the service and will be expected to keep senior colleagues informed and seek advice as and when necessary.
CAREERS ADVICE
This is available via our Post Graduate Clinical Tutor/Careers Advisor. There is access to a number of careers resources.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
An active educational programme is operated in the Medical Educational Centre and within the various departments.
The Trust runs Junior Doctors Presentations and all FY1s are encouraged to take part in this.
INDUCTION
A comprehensive hospital induction takes place and departmental induction for the FY1s, takes place at the start of each four month rotation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will undertake to perform exceptionally, additional duties on occasion of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
You are required to observe all Trust Policies and Procedure in operation within the Hospital in respect of Health of Safety, personnel practices and clinical service.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- Basic medical qualification MB BS or equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application
Special Knowledge/Abilities/Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience and competencies commensurate with those detailed in the 'New Doctor' (GMC)
- BLS
Desirable
- Clinical Experience with practical procedures associated with critical care
- ALS/ATLS
- PALS/APLS
- A completed 4xweek clinical attachment in the UK NHS
Commitment
Desirable
- Evidence of previous presentations, publications or audit
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- Basic medical qualification MB BS or equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application
Special Knowledge/Abilities/Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience and competencies commensurate with those detailed in the 'New Doctor' (GMC)
- BLS
Desirable
- Clinical Experience with practical procedures associated with critical care
- ALS/ATLS
- PALS/APLS
- A completed 4xweek clinical attachment in the UK NHS
Commitment
Desirable
- Evidence of previous presentations, publications or audit
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).
