Job summary
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An excellent opportunity exists for you to join an innovative department which offers multiple opportunities in acute care combined with flexibility, support and a friendly working environment. We can offer:
Job plans providing flexibility and a healthy work/life balance
The opportunity to be part of an experienced and supportive Acute Medical MDT
A generous relocation package
Dedicated relocation support and pastoral care provided by a specialist team for both home and international recruits
Through the expansion of the Acute Physician team we are now looking to recruit an additional four Consultants into ourfriendly, dynamic and enthusiastic team ofAcute physicians.
With the opening of the new£47millionemergency department at Scarborough Hospital we have put in place the AMM service delivery model, seen nationally as being at the forefront of acute medicine, with acute services being delivered across ED, SDEC and AMU seven days per week.
The department strives to achieve a collective work ethos to help to maintain long term sustainability to work-life balance. Whether you are interested in a sub-specialty commitment, teaching, research or quality improvement projects, we are excited to explore these opportunities with you. As a result, weare open to discuss any specific or specialised job plans that candidates may desire, including flexible/less than full time working.
Main duties of the job
The post is offered as 10 programmed activities (PAs) over seven days. We are open to discuss any specific or specialised job plans that candidates may desire, including flexible/less than full time working. The department strives to achieve a collective work ethos to help to maintain long term sustainability to work-life balance. Whether you are interested in a sub-specialty commitment, teaching, research or quality improvement projects, we are excited to explore these opportunities with you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative department which offers exciting opportunities in acute care.
Job Plans are open to discussion and negotiation. Candidates must have a higher medical qualification (MRCP or equivalent) and be on the GMC Specialist Register for G(I)M / Acute Medicine or be within twelve months of obtaining the CCT at the time of the interview. Your clinical skills and expertise will be of a high standard covering Acute Medicine.
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. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Qualification
Essential
1. MRCP or equivalent qualification
2. Full GMC registration with license to practice.
3. Medical Degree
4. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
Desirable
5. MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
6. Substantive NHS experience
Eligibility & Fitness to Pract
Essential
7. Eligible to work in the UK
Teaching and Supervision
Essential
8. Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees
Desirable
9. Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees Higher teaching qualification
Research and Audit
Essential
10. Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
11. Able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations
Clinical practice/ competence
Essential
12. Ability to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in Acute Medicine +/- general medicine