Job summary The Medical Division at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust provides Acute care across the range of medical specialities in a large modern purpose-built hospital in Wakefield, which includes a large Acute Assessment Unit, Acute Elderly Assessment Unit, Coronary Care and Acute (Respiratory) Care Unit. Successful applicants will support the Respiratory Medicine specialty team in the management of their in-patient & outpatient workload and will participate in the Trust-wide out-of-hours cover across both hospital sites. In 2019 the Respiratory Team were Clinical Team of the Year in our Celebrating Excellence awards. We believe that we have continued to provide a high standard of care despite the challenges of the pandemic. Main duties of the job The main duties of the post will include: Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases. Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate Out-patient activities - clinics Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings Involvement in relevant administration duties Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty registrar Salary £61,825 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9377-25-0089 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities Introduction An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow in Respiratory at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust (MYTT) on a fixed term basis for 12 months. This post will participate in the cross site senior trainee General Medicine Registrar On-Call rota. Applicants will have the same educational opportunities as other trainees and have protected SDT timetabled. These posts are not recognised UK training posts. However, the post-holders will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking scheduled educational opportunities within the Trust and specialties. An Introduction to the Division / Specialty from Dr Nigel Artis - Divisional Clinical Director The Medical Division at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust provides Acute care across the range of medical specialities in a large modern purpose-built hospital in Wakefield, which includes a large Acute Assessment Unit, Acute Elderly Assessment Unit, Coronary Care and Acute (Respiratory) Care Unit. Successful applicants will support the Respiratory Medicine specialty team in the management of their in-patient & outpatient workload and will participate in the Trust-wide out-of-hours cover across both hospital sites. In 2019 the Respiratory Team were Clinical Team of the Year in our Celebrating Excellence awards. We believe that we have continued to provide a high standard of care despite the challenges of the pandemic. The Service Role From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the cross site senior trainee Medical On-Call Rota. The senior trainee rota is compliant with the 2016 junior doctor contract averaging 48 hours per week. The illustrative rota pattern is attached to this job description. Duties will be based primarily on our Pinderfields Hospital site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites. The main duties of the post will include: Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases. Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate Out-patient activities/clinics Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings Involvement in relevant administration duties Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities. The above list is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after discussion with the post holder. The MYDoc Training Programme Educational Input & Recognition These posts are designed to help you get the experience needed for the national training program application. There are opportunities to develop your specialist knowledge and skills, lead a quality improvement project and partake in departmental teaching. Many of our previous trainees have successfully got onto a national training program with the help we have provided. Doctors appointed to a MYDoc post will receive relevant educational input. Each doctor will be allocated an Educational Supervisor and will be required to develop a Personalised Work Schedule. The weekly timetable should include a balance of these activities appropriate to your grade, role, and training requirements. You are required to maintain a dialogue with your Clinical and Educational Supervisor to ensure the balance of these activities meets your developmental needs. Whilst not a recognised training post Doctors successfully completing their training programme will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the Trust. Doctors will use established work-place based assessment (WPBA) tools to chart progress and keep relevant evidence in an electronic portfolio system. There will be an annual review of progress based on evidence within the portfolios including the WPBA, 360 assessment, personal reflections and CPD, covering both clinical, personal, and professional development, and a Certificate of Achievement (appropriate to that year/level of training) will be issued. Terms & Conditions and Tenure Employment will be as a MYDoc Clinical Fellow on Trust Terms and Conditions of Service. The initial tenure of post will be 12 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years by mutual agreement and on satisfactory performance. Appointment as a MYDoc Clinical Fellow is intended to be for a maximum three-year period as part of an individual development programme for the Doctor. Pay Scale These roles are equivalent to a doctor on specialty training programmes and will be paid on the equivalent pay scale. The salary scale commences at £61,825 per annum. Appraisal and Revalidation This post is not recognised for training and brings with it an obligation to engage with the process of revalidation on an annual basis. All our Trust appointed doctors are required to engage positively with appraisal and revalidation. The Trust has procedures that comply with national recommendations. As a Trust employed doctor on a fixed term contract successfully appointed applicants will need to have a prescribed connection with Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Teaching Trust via GMC Connect and will therefore have Dr Karen Stone, the Medical Director at the Trust as their GMC Responsible Officer. Continuing Professional Development The Trust requires all its doctors to engage with continuing professional development, guided by the relevant professional associations or Royal Colleges. Time and funding is provided according to departmental and Trust policies, subject to approval through the clinical management structures. There is a programme of mandatory training which all relevant staff must complete as required. Research Medical staff are encouraged to develop areas of personal and/or research interest. This can be developed in liaison with the Trusts R&D department and in line with prevailing policies and research frameworks. The Trust is developing an expanding and outward-looking research programme. Educational & Clinical Supervision The post holder will have a named educational supervisor and be expected to hold regular meetings with them during their tenure to ensure appropriate development during their appointment. Teaching The Trust is keen to maintain its reputation for high quality training and to attract the highest calibre of trainee and career-grade doctors. All senior doctors are involved in training our doctors, students and other professions. There are many opportunities to develop training and education roles and many have taken on educational leadership roles within and beyond the Trust. Audit and Clinical Governance There is a rolling half-day clinical governance programme and audit meetings are well attended and lively. The Clinical Audit Department assists with setting and supporting an audit programme for the Service with which all colleagues are encouraged to engage. Clinical Audit is considered within objectives as part of job planning. Job description Job responsibilities Introduction An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow in Respiratory at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust (MYTT) on a fixed term basis for 12 months. This post will participate in the cross site senior trainee General Medicine Registrar On-Call rota. Applicants will have the same educational opportunities as other trainees and have protected SDT timetabled. These posts are not recognised UK training posts. However, the post-holders will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking scheduled educational opportunities within the Trust and specialties. An Introduction to the Division / Specialty from Dr Nigel Artis - Divisional Clinical Director The Medical Division at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust provides Acute care across the range of medical specialities in a large modern purpose-built hospital in Wakefield, which includes a large Acute Assessment Unit, Acute Elderly Assessment Unit, Coronary Care and Acute (Respiratory) Care Unit. Successful applicants will support the Respiratory Medicine specialty team in the management of their in-patient & outpatient workload and will participate in the Trust-wide out-of-hours cover across both hospital sites. In 2019 the Respiratory Team were Clinical Team of the Year in our Celebrating Excellence awards. We believe that we have continued to provide a high standard of care despite the challenges of the pandemic. The Service Role From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the cross site senior trainee Medical On-Call Rota. The senior trainee rota is compliant with the 2016 junior doctor contract averaging 48 hours per week. The illustrative rota pattern is attached to this job description. Duties will be based primarily on our Pinderfields Hospital site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites. The main duties of the post will include: Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases. Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate Out-patient activities/clinics Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings Involvement in relevant administration duties Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities. The above list is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after discussion with the post holder. The MYDoc Training Programme Educational Input & Recognition These posts are designed to help you get the experience needed for the national training program application. There are opportunities to develop your specialist knowledge and skills, lead a quality improvement project and partake in departmental teaching. Many of our previous trainees have successfully got onto a national training program with the help we have provided. Doctors appointed to a MYDoc post will receive relevant educational input. Each doctor will be allocated an Educational Supervisor and will be required to develop a Personalised Work Schedule. The weekly timetable should include a balance of these activities appropriate to your grade, role, and training requirements. You are required to maintain a dialogue with your Clinical and Educational Supervisor to ensure the balance of these activities meets your developmental needs. Whilst not a recognised training post Doctors successfully completing their training programme will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the Trust. Doctors will use established work-place based assessment (WPBA) tools to chart progress and keep relevant evidence in an electronic portfolio system. There will be an annual review of progress based on evidence within the portfolios including the WPBA, 360 assessment, personal reflections and CPD, covering both clinical, personal, and professional development, and a Certificate of Achievement (appropriate to that year/level of training) will be issued. Terms & Conditions and Tenure Employment will be as a MYDoc Clinical Fellow on Trust Terms and Conditions of Service. The initial tenure of post will be 12 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years by mutual agreement and on satisfactory performance. Appointment as a MYDoc Clinical Fellow is intended to be for a maximum three-year period as part of an individual development programme for the Doctor. Pay Scale These roles are equivalent to a doctor on specialty training programmes and will be paid on the equivalent pay scale. The salary scale commences at £61,825 per annum. Appraisal and Revalidation This post is not recognised for training and brings with it an obligation to engage with the process of revalidation on an annual basis. All our Trust appointed doctors are required to engage positively with appraisal and revalidation. The Trust has procedures that comply with national recommendations. As a Trust employed doctor on a fixed term contract successfully appointed applicants will need to have a prescribed connection with Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Teaching Trust via GMC Connect and will therefore have Dr Karen Stone, the Medical Director at the Trust as their GMC Responsible Officer. Continuing Professional Development The Trust requires all its doctors to engage with continuing professional development, guided by the relevant professional associations or Royal Colleges. Time and funding is provided according to departmental and Trust policies, subject to approval through the clinical management structures. There is a programme of mandatory training which all relevant staff must complete as required. Research Medical staff are encouraged to develop areas of personal and/or research interest. This can be developed in liaison with the Trusts R&D department and in line with prevailing policies and research frameworks. The Trust is developing an expanding and outward-looking research programme. Educational & Clinical Supervision The post holder will have a named educational supervisor and be expected to hold regular meetings with them during their tenure to ensure appropriate development during their appointment. Teaching The Trust is keen to maintain its reputation for high quality training and to attract the highest calibre of trainee and career-grade doctors. All senior doctors are involved in training our doctors, students and other professions. There are many opportunities to develop training and education roles and many have taken on educational leadership roles within and beyond the Trust. Audit and Clinical Governance There is a rolling half-day clinical governance programme and audit meetings are well attended and lively. The Clinical Audit Department assists with setting and supporting an audit programme for the Service with which all colleagues are encouraged to engage. Clinical Audit is considered within objectives as part of job planning. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Either of the following: MRCP(UK) Part 1 at time of application and MRCP(UK) full diploma by the published deadline Eligibility for the specialist register in general internal medicine by time of application Completion of Irish Basic Desirable Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams ATLS,ALS,APLS or PALS certification Higher qualification e.g. MFARM, MRCP, MRCPG, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent Management skills Essential Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Desirable Possess good organisational skills Right to work Essential Eligibility to work in the UK Personal Attributes Essential Possesses good communication skills. Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council Flexibility. Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies Disclosure Barring Desirable Has personal insight into own strengths and weaknesses. Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust, the Unit and its services. Evidence of multidisciplinary team working Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work. Experience Essential Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of application in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice Have evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities, for the round of application, via one of the following methods: Current employment in a programme which leads to successful completion of Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training by the advertised post start date, via one of these approved routes: UK Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training UK ACCS (Internal Medicine) UK Broad Based Training (medicine route) A standalone UK IMY3 programme (following completion of UK core medical training/ACCS (acute medicine)) JRCPTB internationally level 3 accredited equivalent Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training programme Successful completion of one of the programmes listed above, evidenced by ARCP Completion of UK ST3 in General Internal Medicine and satisfactory progress for any subsequent GIM training, by the advertised post start date, evidenced by ARCP Evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities at time of application. Acceptable evidence is only permitted via the Alternative Certificate to Enter Group 1 Higher Physician Specialty Training Trainees in Intensive Care Medicine who are applying with the intention to dual train, will be eligible if they can demonstrate all of the following: completion of UK Core Medical Training or ACCS Acute Medicine; successful completion of ST3 in ICM by the advertised post start date; making satisfactory progress with their ICM training, evidenced by ARCP Be able to provide complete details of their employment history Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training Have sufficient experience working in medical specialties (not including foundation level experience) by the advertised post start date. This can be via either: Training completed in: UK Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training UK ACCS (Internal Medicine) UK Broad Based Training (medicine route) A standalone UK IMY3 programme (following completion of UK core medical training/ACCS (acute medicine)) JRCPTB internationally level 3 accredited equivalent Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training programme orHave at least 36 months experience in medical specialties (of which at least 18 months must include the care of acute medical in-patients). Experience in certain acute care common stem specialties can be counted towards the 36 months in some circumstances Trainees in Intensive Care Medicine who are applying with the intention to dual train, will be eligible if they can demonstrate all of the following: completion of UK Core Medical Training or ACCS Acute Medicine; successful completion of ST3 in ICM by the advertised post start date; making satisfactory progress with their ICM training, evidenced by ARCP OR equivalent overseas service. Management skills Desirable Relevant experience from other specialties Experience of teaching clinical skills Clinical research and development GMC registration Essential Please state your full GMC number Currently holds full GMC Registration with licence to practise OR is eligible for the same and obtained this prior to commencement Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Either of the following: MRCP(UK) Part 1 at time of application and MRCP(UK) full diploma by the published deadline Eligibility for the specialist register in general internal medicine by time of application Completion of Irish Basic Desirable Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams ATLS,ALS,APLS or PALS certification Higher qualification e.g. MFARM, MRCP, MRCPG, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent Management skills Essential Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Desirable Possess good organisational skills Right to work Essential Eligibility to work in the UK Personal Attributes Essential Possesses good communication skills. Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council Flexibility. Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies Disclosure Barring Desirable Has personal insight into own strengths and weaknesses. Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust, the Unit and its services. Evidence of multidisciplinary team working Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work. Experience Essential Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of application in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice Have evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities, for the round of application, via one of the following methods: Current employment in a programme which leads to successful completion of Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training by the advertised post start date, via one of these approved routes: UK Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training UK ACCS (Internal Medicine) UK Broad Based Training (medicine route) A standalone UK IMY3 programme (following completion of UK core medical training/ACCS (acute medicine)) JRCPTB internationally level 3 accredited equivalent Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training programme Successful completion of one of the programmes listed above, evidenced by ARCP Completion of UK ST3 in General Internal Medicine and satisfactory progress for any subsequent GIM training, by the advertised post start date, evidenced by ARCP Evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities at time of application. Acceptable evidence is only permitted via the Alternative Certificate to Enter Group 1 Higher Physician Specialty Training Trainees in Intensive Care Medicine who are applying with the intention to dual train, will be eligible if they can demonstrate all of the following: completion of UK Core Medical Training or ACCS Acute Medicine; successful completion of ST3 in ICM by the advertised post start date; making satisfactory progress with their ICM training, evidenced by ARCP Be able to provide complete details of their employment history Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training Have sufficient experience working in medical specialties (not including foundation level experience) by the advertised post start date. This can be via either: Training completed in: UK Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training UK ACCS (Internal Medicine) UK Broad Based Training (medicine route) A standalone UK IMY3 programme (following completion of UK core medical training/ACCS (acute medicine)) JRCPTB internationally level 3 accredited equivalent Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training programme orHave at least 36 months experience in medical specialties (of which at least 18 months must include the care of acute medical in-patients). Experience in certain acute care common stem specialties can be counted towards the 36 months in some circumstances Trainees in Intensive Care Medicine who are applying with the intention to dual train, will be eligible if they can demonstrate all of the following: completion of UK Core Medical Training or ACCS Acute Medicine; successful completion of ST3 in ICM by the advertised post start date; making satisfactory progress with their ICM training, evidenced by ARCP OR equivalent overseas service. Management skills Desirable Relevant experience from other specialties Experience of teaching clinical skills Clinical research and development GMC registration Essential Please state your full GMC number Currently holds full GMC Registration with licence to practise OR is eligible for the same and obtained this prior to commencement 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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)