Job summary
Trust Grade (CT1/2 equivalent) in Emergency Medicine
12 month fixed term temporary posts:
6 month rotation in the Emergency Department
6 month rotation in the Emergency Assessment Unit (Same Day Emergency Care)
We welcome candidates who have an interest in Emergency Medicine and and Same Day Emergency Care. The Trust Grade post offers an exciting opportunity to obtain the starting blocks of a successful career in the specialty.
ED - The current rota is a 18 week rolling rota consisting of day, evening & night shifts.
EAU - The current rota is a 4 week rolling rota consisting of day, evening and weekend shifts.
NB: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
All applicants must have full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC, as well as current European Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
Main duties of the job
We have an amazing team of ACP's, Trust grade doctors, Deanery Rotations (FY1, FY2, ST1-ST6, ACCS, GPSTR and Junior Clinical Fellows) plus Specialty Doctors, Associate Specialists & Consultants.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be enthusiastic about being part of an innovative multidisciplinary team
Our Emergency assessment unit combines the functions of same day emergency care unit, frailty assessment unit and Emergency department CDU and is located on an adjacent ward area. We are currently undergoing an exciting £47 million pound project to offer high quality modern facilities and designed to create the best environment to care for our patients.
The project will see the creation of a new urgent and emergency care unit which would see surgeons and the medical staff working together at the front door of the emergency unit. This means we can improve and streamline how patients are assessed, admitted and treated, which should reduce the time that people wait in the department, and ultimately improve patient safety.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington.
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
It's our privilege to be the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites, supporting safe, high quality patient-centred care on a day-to-day basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst the posts available do not form part of the formal training programme, we endeavour to offer post holders the same training & educational opportunities as colleagues in training, including paid study leave. You will be provided with clinical/educational supervision, to enable your personal and portfolio development. There is an active Postgraduate Medical Education Centre on both sites, as part of a dynamic Education & Training directorate, which is developing multi-professional training.
The new urgent and emergency care facility is scheduled to open in Spring 2024. Visit https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/building-for-the-future/innovation-and-technology/building-progress/om/uk/sgh/ to take the virtual tour.
All posts offered will be 12 months in length, from commencement on the 2016 Terms and Conditions.
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst the posts available do not form part of the formal training programme, we endeavour to offer post holders the same training & educational opportunities as colleagues in training, including paid study leave. You will be provided with clinical/educational supervision, to enable your personal and portfolio development. There is an active Postgraduate Medical Education Centre on both sites, as part of a dynamic Education & Training directorate, which is developing multi-professional training.
The new urgent and emergency care facility is scheduled to open in Spring 2024. Visit https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/building-for-the-future/innovation-and-technology/building-progress/om/uk/sgh/ to take the virtual tour.
All posts offered will be 12 months in length, from commencement on the 2016 Terms and Conditions.
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Registered with and hold a licence to practice with the GMC
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Programme
- 6 months experience in an Emergency Department
- Current European Advance Life Support Certificate
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes
- Experience of research
- 12 months continuous experience within the NHS
- Additional degrees e.g. MSc, MBA, PHD
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Registered with and hold a licence to practice with the GMC
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Programme
- 6 months experience in an Emergency Department
- Current European Advance Life Support Certificate
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes
- Experience of research
- 12 months continuous experience within the NHS
- Additional degrees e.g. MSc, MBA, PHD
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Evidence of continuous professional development
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).
