North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Doctor in Medicine

The closing date is 30 June 2025

Job summary

** Advert may close early due to high volume of applications*

Applications are invited for the post of Trust Doctor at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work with our exciting and enthusiastic Medicine team across acute/ front of house areas and acute inpatient wards. We have proactive multidisciplinary approach within the department to facilitate assessment, rapid discharge and rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The Trust Grade Doctor will, depending on formal responsibilities at any one time, undertake the following duties:

To assist in the provision of the In Hospital Care directorate service through ward based patient care under the supervision of the senior medical team.

Take an equal part in the General Medicine on call rota.

Take responsibility for own actions and decisions within the empowerment limits agreed by the Lead Consultant and Clinical Director.

Participate in consultant or registrar led ward rounds and undertake the jobs required thereafter.

Participate in running of the acute medical clinic.

Participate in assessment of patients presenting to Emergency Admissions Unit and Assessment areas.

Contribute to the development of services and staff.

Contribute to the departmental audit and clinical governance.

Perform any other duties that are considered necessary for the efficient working of the service and which are mutually agreed to be relevant to the post as the pattern of service evolves.

Take part in education activities.

Required to cover for colleagues during normal periods of leave.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year £49,909 - £61,825 pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-MED7262115-A

Job locations

North Tees

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The posts are to provide backfill for vacancies on training programmes that naturally arise in year. The speciality mix will be discussed at interview but will need to be flexible to fit with the needs of the service. We will aim to support successful candidates in obtaining the relevant experience to aid their career plans, and have a good track record of facilitating progression of staff into their preferred training programmes.

The successful candidates will receive excellent experience and training in Acute & General Internal Medicine and its associated specialities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The posts are to provide backfill for vacancies on training programmes that naturally arise in year. The speciality mix will be discussed at interview but will need to be flexible to fit with the needs of the service. We will aim to support successful candidates in obtaining the relevant experience to aid their career plans, and have a good track record of facilitating progression of staff into their preferred training programmes.

The successful candidates will receive excellent experience and training in Acute & General Internal Medicine and its associated specialities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration with licence to practice

Desirable

  • Advanced Life Support

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing patients with acute medical conditions
  • Clinical skills in Acute/General medicine relevant to UK practice
  • Must have NHS experience i.e actively worked within the NHS
  • Must have had NHS experience within the last 2 years.

Management and Administative Experience

Essential

  • Experience in clinical audit
  • Experience in patient safety initiatives
  • Experience of mentoring and supervision of more junior collegues

Desirable

  • Experience in service development
  • Formal teaching qualification eg Cert ClinEd
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration with licence to practice

Desirable

  • Advanced Life Support

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing patients with acute medical conditions
  • Clinical skills in Acute/General medicine relevant to UK practice
  • Must have NHS experience i.e actively worked within the NHS
  • Must have had NHS experience within the last 2 years.

Management and Administative Experience

Essential

  • Experience in clinical audit
  • Experience in patient safety initiatives
  • Experience of mentoring and supervision of more junior collegues

Desirable

  • Experience in service development
  • Formal teaching qualification eg Cert ClinEd

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE


Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE


Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine

Dr Kate Armitage

Kate.armitage1@nhs.net

01642383203

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year £49,909 - £61,825 pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-MED7262115-A

Job locations

North Tees

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE


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