Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

MCHFT LED ST1/2 Doctors (Various rotations)

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Locally Employed Doctors (LED) to join Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are a mid-sized, friendly District General Hospital in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. The appointee will be part of a team based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. These are 12-month rotational posts for LED ST1/2 equivalent Doctors. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop experience and clinical skills in 2 to 3 specialty areas within the Trust.

These posts would be perfect for doctors who have finished foundation training and wish to explore posts in a number of specialties, equally they would be ideal for international graduates early in their career who wish to gain experience in the NHS. For those for whom this will be their first NHS job there will be considerable support to enable a smooth transition from their home country, including a thorough, enhanced, induction both to the Trust and to the NHS which is run by our International Medical Graduate Leads. They also run several other sessions aimed in helping the transition to working and living in the UK. There will also be an extended induction and orientation period for 2 weeks on arrival in UK for international recruits.

There is a recruitment incentive of £1,500 paid during the first month of employment. This can be used by the candidates to offset the cost of relocation to/or within the UK.

Main duties of the job

Posts will consist of either two six-month posts, for example in acute/general medicine and Emergency medicine or three lots of four-month rotations for example in trauma and orthopaedics, general surgery and emergency medicine. Further examples of possible rotations are detailed in the job description. The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire.

The successful candidate will undertake a full and equal part in the provision of the out of hours on-call service at Leighton Hospital with colleagues on a specialty full shift rota. The frequency of this will vary depending on specialty, however, all will be resident on site. The posts are based on a 48 hour average week job plan. Roles will be predominantly ward-based but opportunities will be available to attend other areas such as clinics or theatre as regular duties allow. Staff will be supported by middle grade doctors and Consultants in their specialty area.

In addition, the post holder will be required to undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD) both to ensure training and learning but also to fulfil appraisal and revalidation requirements. Protected Self Development Time (SDT) of at least an hour a week will be rostered to facilitate this and promote participation in Quality Improvement Work. The Trust is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Details

Date posted

03 January 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-CORP-20020

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

As these are cross-department roles, duties and responsibilities will vary according to specialty.

Further information on departmental roles is detailed within the job description.

Essential person specifications required for the role:

  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • Completion of Foundation Competencies or equivalent experience, demonstrating appropriate skills to work at ST1 level
  • The ability to prioritise clinical needs
  • An awareness of their own limitations
  • The ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patients
  • The ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
  • Capable of discussing treatment options with patients in a professional and understanding manner
  • Capable of establishing good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
  • Experience of the audit process
  • High ethical / professional in line with GMC Standards and Good Medical Practice

Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 17th and 19th January 2023.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

As these are cross-department roles, duties and responsibilities will vary according to specialty.

Further information on departmental roles is detailed within the job description.

Essential person specifications required for the role:

  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • Completion of Foundation Competencies or equivalent experience, demonstrating appropriate skills to work at ST1 level
  • The ability to prioritise clinical needs
  • An awareness of their own limitations
  • The ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patients
  • The ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
  • Capable of discussing treatment options with patients in a professional and understanding manner
  • Capable of establishing good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
  • Experience of the audit process
  • High ethical / professional in line with GMC Standards and Good Medical Practice

Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 17th and 19th January 2023.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary Medical Degree

Desirable

  • Part 1 or equivalent of a Membership examination eg MRCP/|MRCS

Qualifications

Essential

  • Foundation Competencies or equivalent

Desirable

  • Previous NHS Experience within a clinical role

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise

Desirable

  • ALS Certification

Experience

Desirable

  • Clinical Attachment/Observer in UK
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary Medical Degree

Desirable

  • Part 1 or equivalent of a Membership examination eg MRCP/|MRCS

Qualifications

Essential

  • Foundation Competencies or equivalent

Desirable

  • Previous NHS Experience within a clinical role

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise

Desirable

  • ALS Certification

Experience

Desirable

  • Clinical Attachment/Observer in UK

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Workforce Lead

Dr Kiran Putchakayala

kiran.putchakayla@mcht.nhs.uk

01270255141

Details

Date posted

03 January 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-CORP-20020

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


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