Job summary ASPH Clinical Attachment Programme for 6 weeks. The next programme is planned to start in May 2025. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for international medical graduates to undertake our Clinical Attachment Programme. This programme is ideally suited to doctors with full GMC registration, or who are already registered with the GMC, but have no experience of working in the NHS. Those who successfully complete the programme will be offered and are expected to accept a Trust Grade Foundation level post at ASPH. For the right candidates with appropriate postgraduate qualifications, sufficient clinical experience and the GMC Licence to Practise, following interview we may be able to offer straightaway FY1-level or FY2-level Trust Grade Doctor posts on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract, with the first 6 weeks of employment following the same pattern as the Clinical Attachment programme. PLEASE UPLOAD ALL YOUR PUBLICATIONS REFERENCED IN YOUR APPLICATION IN ONE COMPLETE FILE (IF MORE THAN ONE PUBLICATION PLEASE COMBINE) TO THE CV / Curriculum Vitae UPLOAD SECTION OF THE APPLICATION FORM. DUE TO THE A LARGE AMOUNT OF INTEREST, THIS ADVERT CAN CLOSE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF GOING LIVE, SO PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS YOU CAN. Main duties of the job The ASPH Clinical Attachment programme is a six week long programme, filled with multiple educational and clinical experiences, that is fully supported by a large group of staff including consultants. Please look at the Programme Description document (under Job Description & Person Specification) for more information about the programme. Our Trust has been awarded the recognition of Highly Commended for Diversity and Inclusion Team of the Year at the BMJ Awards in 2021. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £1 a year This is an unpaid position Contract Honorary Working pattern Full-time Reference number 323-MD2922-GK Job locations St Peters Hospital Chertsey KT16 0PZ Job description Job responsibilities A Clinical Attachment at Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an unpaid six-week placement to enable doctors to get NHS experience in the UK. The six week programme consists of a settling in and Induction week, followed by five weeks rotation through different specialties. These specialties will be varied, but we will try to take into account the interests of candidates as much as possible. The six weeks period will include multiple different Education Opportunities, including, but not limited to: Corporate Induction IT Training Resus Training Ward and Grand Rounds Teaching sessions in various specialties Procedural Skills Simulation based training Audit and Clinical Governance During the programme, candidates will be fully supported by an Educational Supervisor for the entire six weeks, a Clinical Supervisor for each specialty and a team of others that will be able to provide pastoral and educational support. During the last week of an attachment programme, we will invite candidates to take part in an OSCE style assessment, after which, if deemed suitable, the candidate will be offered a one/two year fixed term contract at Ashford and St Peters. During this employment, we will aim to give you a rotational programme containing at least one of your preferred specialties, access to the Foundation Programme e-Portfolio system and an Educational/Clinical Supervisor, which will set the doctor up with the same skills and experiences as a doctor finishing the Foundation Programme. If after an offer of employment is made, the doctor decides not to work with us, they would be liable to pay fees associate with the attachment, including any accommodation costs incurred by the Trust. Provided offers of employment are accepted, there are no fees to pay. Our programme provides excellent insight into the NHS and the work we do. Job description Job responsibilities A Clinical Attachment at Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an unpaid six-week placement to enable doctors to get NHS experience in the UK. The six week programme consists of a settling in and Induction week, followed by five weeks rotation through different specialties. These specialties will be varied, but we will try to take into account the interests of candidates as much as possible. The six weeks period will include multiple different Education Opportunities, including, but not limited to: Corporate Induction IT Training Resus Training Ward and Grand Rounds Teaching sessions in various specialties Procedural Skills Simulation based training Audit and Clinical Governance During the programme, candidates will be fully supported by an Educational Supervisor for the entire six weeks, a Clinical Supervisor for each specialty and a team of others that will be able to provide pastoral and educational support. During the last week of an attachment programme, we will invite candidates to take part in an OSCE style assessment, after which, if deemed suitable, the candidate will be offered a one/two year fixed term contract at Ashford and St Peters. During this employment, we will aim to give you a rotational programme containing at least one of your preferred specialties, access to the Foundation Programme e-Portfolio system and an Educational/Clinical Supervisor, which will set the doctor up with the same skills and experiences as a doctor finishing the Foundation Programme. If after an offer of employment is made, the doctor decides not to work with us, they would be liable to pay fees associate with the attachment, including any accommodation costs incurred by the Trust. Provided offers of employment are accepted, there are no fees to pay. Our programme provides excellent insight into the NHS and the work we do. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC Registration with license to practice Desirable European Resuscitation Council or Resuscitation Council UK (ALS) Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Audit process and importance of quality improvement. Demonstrate knowledge of GMC good medical practice. Desirable Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit Experience Essential Experience of evidence based practice Desirable Less than 5 years since graduation. Less than 18 months of clinical gap overall Skills Essential Candidate is able to demonstration of competence all 15 procedures according to UK FPO requirements at level of F2. (Please refer to attached document for further guidance). Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC Registration with license to practice Desirable European Resuscitation Council or Resuscitation Council UK (ALS) Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Audit process and importance of quality improvement. Demonstrate knowledge of GMC good medical practice. Desirable Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit Experience Essential Experience of evidence based practice Desirable Less than 5 years since graduation. Less than 18 months of clinical gap overall Skills Essential Candidate is able to demonstration of competence all 15 procedures according to UK FPO requirements at level of F2. (Please refer to attached document for further guidance). 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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Peters Hospital Chertsey KT16 0PZ Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)