A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you keen to gain more experience in Medicine with a friendly team that is interested in your development as a doctor before deciding on your next career move/specialist training?
Would you prefer to reduce your out-of-hours commitment and not have to work more on calls’?
Do you want to work in an actively supervised post that facilitates your training with dedicated study leave/ budget allowance; supports your career progression and helps you develop into your future potential?
UHDB are looking for motivated, enthusiastic doctors to join their Trust. A busy, progressive, forward thinking Trust, we have been successfully recruiting to these posts for 4 years and would like you to join our consultants and teams working in Acute Medicine.
We are seeking to appoint Junior Clinical Fellow’s at F2+ level to join our Acute Medicine Department.
This is a rotational 12-month fixed term post.
• 6 months Rehabilitation Medicine based within the community atSir Robert Peel, Tamworth or Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, Litchfield
• 6 months Acute Medicine based at Queens Hospital Burton
This is a Trust post and therefore not recognised for training, however, the post holders shall be afforded the same training opportunities and programme as other Specialty junior doctors, providing a wide range of experience and training. Candidates would have access to learning opportunities, access our state of art simulation facility/library and resources in medical education centre. You will receive educational and clinical supervision, dedicated study leave budget and specified days study leave, and support to maintain an eportfolio. Subject to individual requirements, there is also scope to attend ALS or IMPACT courses. We will be keen to support and facilitate your annual appraisal to help you progress and develop into your future.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust. Our Trust recognises that investment in the training opportunities that are necessary for your development as a doctor is vital for both our patients and our Trust. We would like to offer you opportunities to increase your out-patient experience (especially in acute medical clinics), build upon the skills you already have, learn new procedures and work in our friendly departments. There are opportunities to teach, perform Quality Improvement Projects and be part of our innovative teams.
The post is due to commence ASAP, therefore please only apply if you are available to be in post by the beginning of September.
Applicants musthold Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application and the right to work in the UK.
Due to the locations of the community placement,it is advisable that applicants have access to transport.
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Sep 2024