Medical Workforce Doctors in Training

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To provide specialist advice to the Divisions on the "2016 Contract for Doctors and Dentists in Training" and Working time Regulations (WTR) criteria and compliance as applied to doctors in training employment contracts and practical support on the modelling of new/revised shift patterns and designing of rotas.

To manage the doctors' in training exception reporting process, including the monitoring and analysis of data and provision of regular reports and advice to Divisions and other committees as required and Health Education England.

To provide a comprehensive medical workforce advisory service to clinical and non-clinical managers and their teams regarding Doctors in Training Terms and Conditions of Service and to support the Medical Director's Office in the implementation of specific medical workforce projects to enable the Trust to meet the challenges of the national workforce agenda.

Main duties of the job

Manage and develop the Trust Exception Reporting process for doctors in training to support the achievement of National and Trust targets
Provide expert advice to Divisional Managers and Consultants on the 2016 Doctors and Dentists in Training working hours and rest requirements
Model 2016 Contract compliant rotas on a web based rota management system
Responsible for ensuring that national Terms & Conditions for Medical & Dental staff are adhered to when implementing new working patterns for Doctors in Training
Preparation and presentation of reports up to and including at Board level within the Trust and to external bodies as required
Represent the Trust as required at local and national level in respect of rota management and compliance issues for doctors in training
Advise and support Divisions in the interpretation and application of doctors in training terms and conditions with regards to working time regulations and provide advice on 2016 Doctors and Dentists in Training Contract and working time regulations to doctors in training and assist in negotiations with Divisions regarding changes to rotas and working patterns.
Responsible for managing applications for Less than Full Time Training (LTFT) applications from doctors in training to the Trust including liaising with Health Education England and Divisions

Closing date of applications: 23 May 2024

Interview date: 6 June 2024

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.

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-TWS-1619

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Rd

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

Previous Hospital setting experience

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Advance level of IT literacy experience using a wide range of IT applications
Experience of change management in a healthcare setting
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work
Knowledge of the 2016 Doctors in Training Contract Terms and Conditions of Service

Desirable

Good communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills and Ability

Essential

Assimilates, analyses complex information and situations related to the implementation of projects
Interprets and compares information to reach and agree appropriate decisions
Analyse information to gain greater understanding about problem areas and use this information to influence behaviours and challenge current processes and practice.

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

Evidence of a collaborative and constructive approach to problem solving
Be able to communicate complex messages which are open to interpretation and not always straightforward

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

Previous Hospital setting experience

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Advance level of IT literacy experience using a wide range of IT applications
Experience of change management in a healthcare setting
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work
Knowledge of the 2016 Doctors in Training Contract Terms and Conditions of Service

Desirable

Good communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills and Ability

Essential

Assimilates, analyses complex information and situations related to the implementation of projects
Interprets and compares information to reach and agree appropriate decisions
Analyse information to gain greater understanding about problem areas and use this information to influence behaviours and challenge current processes and practice.

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

Evidence of a collaborative and constructive approach to problem solving
Be able to communicate complex messages which are open to interpretation and not always straightforward

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.