Job summary
South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint Trust Doctors (MTO2), to join our dynamic and forward thinking Emergency Department team. This is fixed term post for 12 months based at South Tyneside Adult Emergency Department Starting from 9th August 2023.
We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and friendly team player. Applications are invited from doctors with MBBS or equivalent qualification, who are registered with the GMC and have 1 year FY 1 level experience. You will join a team of 5 Consultants, 7 middle grade doctors, 13 Junior Doctors (FY2, GPVTS trainees & Trust SHOs). With the dedicated nursing teams we provide comprehensive acute services to a population of around 155,000.
Main duties of the job
Full Shift rota pattern in the Accident & Emergency Department.
Clinical attendance in the department is according to the rota.
He/she will also perform duties in occasional Emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in consultation, where practicable, with his/her colleagues both Senior and Junior.
The Doctor should demonstrate Following qualities:
-Effective communication skills
-Good History and examination skills.
-Ability to formulate a working diagnosis.
-Able to order appropriate investigations.
-Able to manage common medical emergencies.
-Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
-Ability to work as part of a team and understand the value of teamwork
-This post is not recognized as a training post but in house training courses will be encouraged.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full Details
Duties of the Post:
Rotating duties in the Accident & Emergency Department, liaising withcolleagues in other specialties in admission of patients.
Clinical attendance in the department is according to the rota.
A Junior Doctor accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasionalEmergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriateConsultant in consultation, where practicable, with his/her colleagues bothSenior and Junior.
It has been agreed between the professions and the Department, that whilejuniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of StateStresses that additional commitments arising under the subsection areTrust Doctor Accident & EmergencyApril 2023exceptional and in particular that the juniors should not be required toundertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full Details
Duties of the Post:
Rotating duties in the Accident & Emergency Department, liaising withcolleagues in other specialties in admission of patients.
Clinical attendance in the department is according to the rota.
A Junior Doctor accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasionalEmergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriateConsultant in consultation, where practicable, with his/her colleagues bothSenior and Junior.
It has been agreed between the professions and the Department, that whilejuniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of StateStresses that additional commitments arising under the subsection areTrust Doctor Accident & EmergencyApril 2023exceptional and in particular that the juniors should not be required toundertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent (or equivalent).
- GMC Registration.
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma e.g.: MRCP, MRCS TLS, ALS, APLS (in-date).
Other Requirements
Essential
- Punctuality.
- Reliability.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations.
- Conscientious.
- Honest.
Ability, Knowledge, Clinical & Technical Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Good History and examination skills.
- Ability to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Able to manage common medical emergencies.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Ability to work as part of a team and understand the value of teamwork.
Desirable
- Computer skills.
- Independent Practice.
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post graduation experience (FY 1 level).
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent (or equivalent).
- GMC Registration.
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma e.g.: MRCP, MRCS TLS, ALS, APLS (in-date).
Other Requirements
Essential
- Punctuality.
- Reliability.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations.
- Conscientious.
- Honest.
Ability, Knowledge, Clinical & Technical Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Good History and examination skills.
- Ability to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Able to manage common medical emergencies.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Ability to work as part of a team and understand the value of teamwork.
Desirable
- Computer skills.
- Independent Practice.
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post graduation experience (FY 1 level).
Desirable
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
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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