Job summary
Not sure what to do in August 2025?
Keen to gain more experience in Medicine with a friendly team that is interested in your development as a doctor before deciding on your next career move?
UHBD are looking for motivated, enthusiastic doctors to join their Trust. A busy, progressive, forward thinking Trust, we have been successfully recruiting to these posts for 8 years and would like you to join our consultants and teams working in Specialist or Acute Medicine.
We typically receive several hundred applications for locally employed doctor posts and we will therefore only shortlist candidates who meet the Essential criteria. Please do not apply if you do not meet this criteria as this leads to significant clinician time reviewing applications from applicants who will not be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the wider medical team, your main duty will be day to day management of medical in-patients.
We would also like to offer you opportunities to increase your out-patient experience, build upon the skills you already have, learn new procedures and work in our friendly departments. There are opportunities to teach, perform Quality Improvement Projects and be part of our innovative teams.
You will receive educational and clinical supervision, £500 study leave budget (pro rata) and 5 days study leave (pro rata), the option to access an Eportfolio and be encouraged to join regular teaching programmes. Subject to individual requirements, there may be scope to attend ALS or IMPACT courses and we will facilitate your annual appraisal.
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:
o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be allocated to either:
Acute Medicine for the duration of the contract (Junior Clinical Fellow in Acute Medicine)
or;
General Medicine F3 for the duration of the contract
or;
A rotational F3 contract with 2 rotations within general medicine plus a speciality rotation in one of the following specialties:Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Cardiology, Renal , High dependency care , Neurology, Medicine for the Elderly and Stroke Medicine. Applicants can give preferences for the specialist rotation. We will do our best to accommodate preferences but as this will be based on service needs, we cannot guarantee applicants will get their first choice.
General and Specialist Medicine working arrangements will include a long day and 1 in 4 weekend cover with compensatory rest periods. These positions do not include night working.
Acute Medicine working arrangements include an out of hours working rota including nights, weekend and long day shifts.
These are service posts and therefore candidates may be required to cover another medical/medical speciality ward, as the service requirements dictate.
There are numerous options for locum shifts within Acute Medicine and SMBU subject to the European Working Time Directive (EWTD).
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practiceon applicationis essential.
Although not formal training posts and these are not accredited by Health Education East Midlands, we believe we can offer you good training in a busy, large hospital that has the benefits of a district general and the reputation of a teaching hospital.
If you are invited to interview, please ensure youbook an interview slot as soon as possible.
Please review the attached full job descriptions for both the Acute Medicine and Specialist/General Medicine positions.
Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications received for these posts, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the given closing date.
Please ensure that you only apply if you meet the Essential criteria for the post(s).
Interviews will take place in person, at Royal Derby Hospital on Monday 30th June 2025. Please note, virtual interviews will not be possible. Please only apply if you are able to attend an interview on 30th June.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be allocated to either:
Acute Medicine for the duration of the contract (Junior Clinical Fellow in Acute Medicine)
or;
General Medicine F3 for the duration of the contract
or;
A rotational F3 contract with 2 rotations within general medicine plus a speciality rotation in one of the following specialties:Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Cardiology, Renal , High dependency care , Neurology, Medicine for the Elderly and Stroke Medicine. Applicants can give preferences for the specialist rotation. We will do our best to accommodate preferences but as this will be based on service needs, we cannot guarantee applicants will get their first choice.
General and Specialist Medicine working arrangements will include a long day and 1 in 4 weekend cover with compensatory rest periods. These positions do not include night working.
Acute Medicine working arrangements include an out of hours working rota including nights, weekend and long day shifts.
These are service posts and therefore candidates may be required to cover another medical/medical speciality ward, as the service requirements dictate.
There are numerous options for locum shifts within Acute Medicine and SMBU subject to the European Working Time Directive (EWTD).
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practiceon applicationis essential.
Although not formal training posts and these are not accredited by Health Education East Midlands, we believe we can offer you good training in a busy, large hospital that has the benefits of a district general and the reputation of a teaching hospital.
If you are invited to interview, please ensure youbook an interview slot as soon as possible.
Please review the attached full job descriptions for both the Acute Medicine and Specialist/General Medicine positions.
Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications received for these posts, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the given closing date.
Please ensure that you only apply if you meet the Essential criteria for the post(s).
Interviews will take place in person, at Royal Derby Hospital on Monday 30th June 2025. Please note, virtual interviews will not be possible. Please only apply if you are able to attend an interview on 30th June.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support certification
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of job application submission
- A minimum 2 years post qualification medical experience in the UK or abroad, including experience in Acute Medicine/ Medical specialities (Clinical Attachments/locum are not considered clinical experience)
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a NHS hospital in a paid role within the last 1 year (not including clinical attachments/locum)
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Participation in teaching & Leadership roles in the last 1 year
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
Clinical knowledge and experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months experience in Acute Medicine/General Medicine/Medical Specialities
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
- Experience of and ability to perform practical procedures for medical graduates GMC 2015, including lumbar puncture at completion of F2 year
Language and Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations within the last 1 year
- Evidence of working as part of an MDT within the last 1 year
Audit/Research Experience
Essential
- Participation in audit of quality improvement in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support certification
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of job application submission
- A minimum 2 years post qualification medical experience in the UK or abroad, including experience in Acute Medicine/ Medical specialities (Clinical Attachments/locum are not considered clinical experience)
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a NHS hospital in a paid role within the last 1 year (not including clinical attachments/locum)
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Participation in teaching & Leadership roles in the last 1 year
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
Clinical knowledge and experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months experience in Acute Medicine/General Medicine/Medical Specialities
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
- Experience of and ability to perform practical procedures for medical graduates GMC 2015, including lumbar puncture at completion of F2 year
Language and Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations within the last 1 year
- Evidence of working as part of an MDT within the last 1 year
Audit/Research Experience
Essential
- Participation in audit of quality improvement in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
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
Royal Derby Hospital / Queens Hospital Burton
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
