Job summary
Not sure what to do in August 2025?
Not ready to commit to a medical training programme?
Would you like more time and training with a friendly team that is interested in your development as a doctor before you decide on the next step of your career?
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) NHS Foundation Trust is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated doctors to join their Trust. A busy, progressive, friendly, forward - thinking hospital, we welcome you to consider joining our consultants and teams working in Acute Medicine.
You may also realise that Derby and Derbyshire have excellent facilities to support your life outside Medicine, fast transport links for visiting family and friends and the beautiful countryside and recreational opportunities of the Derbyshire Dales are only a short drive away.
Main duties of the job
We have been successfully appointing a team of Junior Clinical Fellows (JCFs), otherwise known as F3s since 2016. These are full-time and part time, fixed-term service appointments for 24 months. Based at Royal Derby Hospital, the appointees will undertake duties for the Acute Medicine Business Unit (DAMBU) within the Medical Services Division. The post holder will have the opportunity to work with our MAU and Medical Same Day Emergency Care departments gaining full exposure to the Acute Medicine business unit.
JCFs(F3s) will be expected to work as per rota in the Medical assessment unit, Medical same day emergency care and pro rota as Medical ED in reach . The rotas in each area vary, and will be discussed in detail on appointment. Flexibility of working between areas would be expected. The role would need out of hour and weekend commitment pro rota. As part of a ward multi-disciplinary team, the F3 will review patients daily and support consultant ward rounds to enable efficient senior decision-making and effective management of patients on their respective wards. In addition there is opportunity to discuss the management of the patients with a senior clinician in all areas of Acute medicine.Numerous training opportunities are available in all teams and you will be actively encouraged to access these options throughout your 12 months.
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, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest 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.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the Acute Medicine Business UnitWhilst on duty the post holder will be clinically and professionally responsible for their patients.You will be expected to:- Communicate with patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) about their conditioninvolve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment;-Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time;-Carry out any work related to, and reasonably incidental to, the duties set out in their schedule of duties, e.g. keeping of records and provision of reports, proper delegation of tasks, maintaining skills and knowledge.The post holder will be expected to be flexible and to co-operate with all reasonable requests to cover for their colleagues absences where they are safe and competent and where it is practicable to do so. Where the post holder undertakes duties in accordance with this paragraph and such duties take place outside of their contracted hours they will receive either an equivalent off duty period or remuneration. Where this adversely impacts on the schedule of duties and/or opportunities for individual doctors a temporary schedule of duties will be agreed for the period of cover. Where covering is not practicable, the Trust will be responsible for the engagement of a locum tenens, but the post holder will have the responsibility of bringing the need to the notice of the TrustThe post holder will be expected to contribute to graduate and continuing medical education activity locally as appropriate and to participate in clinical audit under local arrangements (in light of relevant departmental guidance).A formal schedule of duties will be agreed between the post holder and the Assistant Clinical Director/clinical supervisor for the respective area of Acute Medicine Business Unit on appointment. It will be a prospective agreement that sets out the post holders duties, responsibilities and objectives for the duration of the contract. It will cover all aspects of the post holders professional practice including clinical work, administration, audit, teaching and CPD responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will include personal objectives, including details of the post holders link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the post holder to meet the timetabled duties and their objectives.The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team with responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, for teaching of junior staff and medical students and for actively participating in continuing medical education, quality improvement, clinical governance and audit. You will receive mentoring and supervision and be encouraged to join regular teaching programmes Subject to individual requirements, there may be scope to facilitate attendance at Advanced Life Support (ALS) or MRCP exam. We will perform your annual appraisal You will have an option to access an eportfolio 5 days study leave pro rata, for example for ALS/MRCP exams £500 study leave budget pro rataAlthough not formally recognised as training posts, we believe that we can offer excellent training opportunities with senior supervision to enable you to make progress as a doctor.For those international medical graduates considering an application, the Trust would act as a sponsor for your visa requirements where applicable.As merged organisation, we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the Acute Medicine Business UnitWhilst on duty the post holder will be clinically and professionally responsible for their patients.You will be expected to:- Communicate with patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) about their conditioninvolve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment;-Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time;-Carry out any work related to, and reasonably incidental to, the duties set out in their schedule of duties, e.g. keeping of records and provision of reports, proper delegation of tasks, maintaining skills and knowledge.The post holder will be expected to be flexible and to co-operate with all reasonable requests to cover for their colleagues absences where they are safe and competent and where it is practicable to do so. Where the post holder undertakes duties in accordance with this paragraph and such duties take place outside of their contracted hours they will receive either an equivalent off duty period or remuneration. Where this adversely impacts on the schedule of duties and/or opportunities for individual doctors a temporary schedule of duties will be agreed for the period of cover. Where covering is not practicable, the Trust will be responsible for the engagement of a locum tenens, but the post holder will have the responsibility of bringing the need to the notice of the TrustThe post holder will be expected to contribute to graduate and continuing medical education activity locally as appropriate and to participate in clinical audit under local arrangements (in light of relevant departmental guidance).A formal schedule of duties will be agreed between the post holder and the Assistant Clinical Director/clinical supervisor for the respective area of Acute Medicine Business Unit on appointment. It will be a prospective agreement that sets out the post holders duties, responsibilities and objectives for the duration of the contract. It will cover all aspects of the post holders professional practice including clinical work, administration, audit, teaching and CPD responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will include personal objectives, including details of the post holders link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the post holder to meet the timetabled duties and their objectives.The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team with responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, for teaching of junior staff and medical students and for actively participating in continuing medical education, quality improvement, clinical governance and audit. You will receive mentoring and supervision and be encouraged to join regular teaching programmes Subject to individual requirements, there may be scope to facilitate attendance at Advanced Life Support (ALS) or MRCP exam. We will perform your annual appraisal You will have an option to access an eportfolio 5 days study leave pro rata, for example for ALS/MRCP exams £500 study leave budget pro rataAlthough not formally recognised as training posts, we believe that we can offer excellent training opportunities with senior supervision to enable you to make progress as a doctor.For those international medical graduates considering an application, the Trust would act as a sponsor for your visa requirements where applicable.As merged organisation, we expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support Certification dated within the last 4 years
Desirable
Eligibility and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application
- A minimum 2 years post qualification medical experience in the UK or abroad, including at least 1 year experience in General Medicine/Acute Medicine/ Medical specialities (Hospital experience). Outpatient /Clinic and GP experience is not accepted.
Desirable
- Minimum 6 months experience in NHS hospitals within the last 2 years
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience in Acute Medicine or a similar speciality, and a minimum of 18 months experience in Medical specialities
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Experience of and ability to perform practical procedures for medical graduates GMC 2015, including lumbar puncture at completion of F2 year
Audit / Research Experience
Essential
- Participation in audit of quality improvement in the last 12 months
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support Certification dated within the last 4 years
Desirable
Eligibility and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application
- A minimum 2 years post qualification medical experience in the UK or abroad, including at least 1 year experience in General Medicine/Acute Medicine/ Medical specialities (Hospital experience). Outpatient /Clinic and GP experience is not accepted.
Desirable
- Minimum 6 months experience in NHS hospitals within the last 2 years
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience in Acute Medicine or a similar speciality, and a minimum of 18 months experience in Medical specialities
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Experience of and ability to perform practical procedures for medical graduates GMC 2015, including lumbar puncture at completion of F2 year
Audit / Research Experience
Essential
- Participation in audit of quality improvement in the last 12 months
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).
