Job summary
Applications
are invited for Trust Doctor (TD) positions within the Specialty and Integrated
Medicine Clinical Service Unit (CSU) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH),
Leeds.
Our
TD posts, which are fixed-term for 4-months from 1st April 2026, are designed
to provide a wide range of clinical experience in Acute, General, and Elderly
Medicine. Successful applicants will be given an opportunity to work within our
Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service, on our Acute Medical Units, and on our
in-patient Specialty Wards. Excellent training will therefore be provided in
the management of acutely unwell and deteriorating patients, Comprehensive
Geriatric Assessment, rehabilitation, multidisciplinary teamworking, and
discharge planning.
Each
Trust Doctor will be allocated a named Educational Supervisor. Opportunities
will be provided to join our audit, quality improvement, and clinical
governance programme. There are excellent training facilities at SJUH and,
across the CSU, educational meetings are held on most days of the week.
Main duties of the job
Postholders
will contribute to all aspects of the Specialty and Integrated Medicine
service. We expect a particular focus on:
Good clinical care;
Maintaining good medical practice;
Good relationships and communication
with patients;
Good working relationships with
colleagues;
Good teaching and training;
Professional behaviour and probity.
The
ideal applicants for these positions will therefore be able to demonstrate
excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication skills. They will be able
to work cooperatively with colleagues across our multidisciplinary teams,
managing their time effectively. The successful applicants will be committed to
providing expert medical care, including discharge planning, in patients
presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
Post-holders
will be given the option of contributing to an out-of-hours rota providing
cover for SDEC and medical admissions, as well as our in-patient wards.
About us
You
will join the Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) and Urgent Care Clinical
Service Units (CSUs) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) which together
cover Acute Internal Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Elderly Medicine,
Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine.
Although postholders will undertake most of their clinical duties within their
allocated parent specialty, they may be asked to contribute to the care of
patients in all these areas from time-to-time.
Our
department at SJUH is currently based across Chancellors Wing and Gledhow Wing.
It comprises four Acute Medical Units (one of which incorporates a High
Observation Unit (HOBS)), a Same Day Emergency Care service (with both a
Medical Unit and Older Persons Unit), two General Medicine / Diabetes &
Endocrinology wards, five Elderly Medicine wards, a combined SIM ward, and an
Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine Unit.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will join the Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) and Urgent Care Clinical
Service Units (CSUs) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) which together
cover Acute Internal Medicine (AIM), General Internal Medicine (GIM), Elderly
Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Infectious Diseases & Travel
Medicine. Although post-holders will undertake most of their clinical duties
within their chosen parent specialty, they may be asked to contribute to the
care of patients in all of these areas from time-to-time.
Our
department at SJUH is currently based across Chancellors Wing and Gledhow Wing.
It comprises four Acute Medical Units (one of which incorporates a High
Observation Unit (HOBS)), a Same Day Emergency Care service (with both a
Medical Unit and Older Persons Unit), two General Medicine / Diabetes &
Endocrinology wards, five Elderly Medicine wards, and an Infectious Diseases
& Travel Medicine Unit.
Excellent
experience will be provided in ambulatory care, the management of acutely ill
patients, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, on-going in-patient care,
rehabilitation, and discharge planning. Furthermore, we have very good links
with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, especially with the Community Care
Beds, and run a large number of specialist out-patient clinics.
The
department is hard-working, friendly, and co-operative. There is a strong focus
on continual improvement, multi-disciplinary teamwork, clinical excellence, and
patient safety and quality.
There
are excellent training facilities at St Jamess. Across the CSUs, educational
meetings are held on most days of the week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will join the Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) and Urgent Care Clinical
Service Units (CSUs) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) which together
cover Acute Internal Medicine (AIM), General Internal Medicine (GIM), Elderly
Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Infectious Diseases & Travel
Medicine. Although post-holders will undertake most of their clinical duties
within their chosen parent specialty, they may be asked to contribute to the
care of patients in all of these areas from time-to-time.
Our
department at SJUH is currently based across Chancellors Wing and Gledhow Wing.
It comprises four Acute Medical Units (one of which incorporates a High
Observation Unit (HOBS)), a Same Day Emergency Care service (with both a
Medical Unit and Older Persons Unit), two General Medicine / Diabetes &
Endocrinology wards, five Elderly Medicine wards, and an Infectious Diseases
& Travel Medicine Unit.
Excellent
experience will be provided in ambulatory care, the management of acutely ill
patients, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, on-going in-patient care,
rehabilitation, and discharge planning. Furthermore, we have very good links
with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, especially with the Community Care
Beds, and run a large number of specialist out-patient clinics.
The
department is hard-working, friendly, and co-operative. There is a strong focus
on continual improvement, multi-disciplinary teamwork, clinical excellence, and
patient safety and quality.
There
are excellent training facilities at St Jamess. Across the CSUs, educational
meetings are held on most days of the week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Holds the MRCP(UK) diploma
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Desirable
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Be eligible to work in the UK.
- Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Experience
Essential
- At least 6-months' experience working within the NHS in Acute, General or Elderly Medicine in a recognised clinical role
- Completion of Foundation Year 1 competencies or equivalent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Holds the MRCP(UK) diploma
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Desirable
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Be eligible to work in the UK.
- Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Experience
Essential
- At least 6-months' experience working within the NHS in Acute, General or Elderly Medicine in a recognised clinical role
- Completion of Foundation Year 1 competencies or equivalent.
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
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).
