Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for 2 x Locally Employed Foundation Year 2 Doctors to join our team in Emergency Medicine at the Queens Hospital Burton site.
The rotation is initially offered on a fixed term contract until 5th August 2025. Depending on the wishes of the successful applicant, there may be an opportunity to be extended, based on successful, objective progression throughout the post, onto a longer-term contract subject to the placement of doctors in training rotation.
Post one: Commencing 4th December 2024 until 5th August 2025
Post two: Commencing 4th February until 5th August 2025
Main duties of the job
The post would be ideal for those who are:
- Considering a career in Emergency Medicine or Acute Specialties and looking for the support and training required to successfully apply for a training post.
- Planning to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine or Acute Specialties and looking to undertake their training at Queens Hospital Burton via the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) route.
- Undecided on a career path and are looking to undertake an additional acute post prior to future applications.
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 scheme
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
These posts will include clinical experience in Emergency Department as well as specific teaching, training and support depending on career aspirations.
The post holder is expected to commit to ongoing personal development and to show a commitment to maintaining and developing skills and professional knowledge relevant to the post, and to develop a portfolio of evidence.
We have opportunities for you to undertake flexible working and would be more than happy to discuss this with you prior to interview.
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application is essential. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the UK and have excellent skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable highly effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts will include clinical experience in Emergency Department as well as specific teaching, training and support depending on career aspirations.
The post holder is expected to commit to ongoing personal development and to show a commitment to maintaining and developing skills and professional knowledge relevant to the post, and to develop a portfolio of evidence.
We have opportunities for you to undertake flexible working and would be more than happy to discuss this with you prior to interview.
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application is essential. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the UK and have excellent skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable highly effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- FRCEM primary/MRCP Part 1
- ATLS provider
- APLS or PALS provider
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training at the start of appointment (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Minimum 6 months experience in NHS hospitals within the last 2 years (includes shadowing or clinical attachment)
Desirable
- Experience in relevant related specialities
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise at time of application
Commitment to Speciality
Essential
- Clear evidence of a commitment to obtaining experience in Emergency/Acute Medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- FRCEM primary/MRCP Part 1
- ATLS provider
- APLS or PALS provider
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training at the start of appointment (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Minimum 6 months experience in NHS hospitals within the last 2 years (includes shadowing or clinical attachment)
Desirable
- Experience in relevant related specialities
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise at time of application
Commitment to Speciality
Essential
- Clear evidence of a commitment to obtaining experience in Emergency/Acute Medicine
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
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
DE13 0RB
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
