F3/ST1 - Locally Employed Doctor Programme

Job responsibilities

Jobtitle

FY3 (ST1 Equivalent) Locally Employed Doctor Programme

Directorate/department

Trust wide dependent on role selected

Division

Trust wide dependent on role selected

Main site of activity

Trust wide dependent on role selected

Responsible to

Department Clinical Director

Accountable to

Head of Specialty/F3Training Programme Director

On call(to include frequency and details of supplements)

As per rota,

Trust Grade Doctor- 2002 pay scales (ST1)

Rota banding is dependent on the post/posts in the selected.

The post is advertised and appointed under the 2002 Junior Doctors

contract with a ST1 starting salary plus London weighting and any applicable rota banding.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust offers a programme of F3 posts across a range of specialties. These posts are suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation Training or an equivalent programme, and they provide excellent opportunities for clinical experience and professional development. The programme is typically structured as two 6month rotations, although this may vary depending on specialty availability.

Postholders will be encouraged to attend departmental teaching sessions and will have access to study leave, including £400 in funding and 10 days per annum, as well as access to the Horus portfolio. They will also be supported to undertake small projects and to present at conferences where appropriate.

While individual posts will vary, typical duties include ward work, participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, as well as time in theatre (where relevant) and outpatient clinics. There will also be opportunities for a onetoone training review, supported by a local annual review process. Most posts include outofhours commitments and operate on fullshift rotas, with senior medical supervision available at all times. Appointments are for 12 months.

For further information about the relevant posts please see the job description attached.

For any other queries, please contact our LED team at imperial.ledprogrammes@nhs.net

Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge equivalent to completion of Foundation Training or equivalent by commencement of post.
• Graduated from medical school within the last 5 years.
• ALS/ATLS/APLS (or equivalent) completed within two years of application

Desirable

• Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
• Understanding and/or knowledge of NHS systems and practices.

Audit, Quality Improvement & Academic Activity

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of clinical audit, quality improvement, and research, including awareness of ethics.

Desirable

• Evidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
• Previous involvement in clinical audit, research, or quality improvement.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out clinical skills appropriate to the job description.
• Demonstrates aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching junior colleagues and/or undergraduates.

Communication & Language Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
• Demonstrates appropriate IT skills.

Professional Attributes

Essential

• Patient-focused approach: empathy, understanding, listening and social skills appropriate to different patient groups.
• Reliability: punctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility, preparedness and commitment.
• Flexibility: able to apply clinical knowledge and judgement, prioritise workload, and respond to clinical need.
• Resilience: able to cope with pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Thoroughness: able to manage and prioritise own workload effectively.
• Drive and enthusiasm: motivated, self-starter, genuine interest in the role.
• Probity: honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas; demonstrates Trust values.

Teamwork & Professional Behaviour

Essential

• Capacity to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work within a multiprofessional team.

Desirable

• Evidence of academic or clinical teamwork.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Must be available to start on 5th August 2026

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).