The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

MYDoc FY2 equivalent in Diabetes

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Job summary

We are recruiting to an FY2-equivalent role in Diabetes at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. This position is suited to doctors looking to gain additional clinical experience before entering specialty training. The role combines service delivery with educational opportunities within the Division of Medicine. Post-holders will work under the supervision of a named consultant and have access to a range of professional development activities, including medical education, quality improvement, and leadership. While this is not a recognised UK training post, the role provides opportunities to enhance your CV and gain experience relevant to future applications. Support will be available to help you work towards completing the Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST) Form, depending on your prior experience and progress. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a significant number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

Post-holders will take supervised responsibility for patient care, building on their existing skills and experience. As they progress, they will continue to work under clinical supervision while gradually taking on more responsibility, including contributing to clinical decision-making. The role also provides opportunities to develop core skills in leadership, education, and training. By the end of the post, candidates will have gained experience in clinical effectiveness, decision-making, and patient management, preparing them for the next stage of their careers. Successful applicants will initially be given lead roles in identified projects in one or more of the areas identified below reflecting their key interests and objectives for their year. In addition, they will be encouraged and supported in creating new initiatives/projects which address challenges and opportunities facing the Trust. Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£44,439 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000990

Job locations

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

We are recruiting to an FY2-equivalent role in Diabetes at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. This position is suited to doctors looking to gain additional clinical experience before entering specialty training.

The role combines service delivery with educational opportunities within the Division of Medicine. Post-holders will work under the supervision of a named consultant and have access to a range of professional development activities, including medical education, quality improvement, and leadership.

While this is not a recognised UK training post, the role provides opportunities to enhance your CV and gain experience relevant to future applications. Support will be available to help you work towards completing the Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST) Form, depending on your prior experience and progress.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a significant number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Main duties

Post-holders will take supervised responsibility for patient care, building on their existing skills and experience. As they progress, they will continue to work under clinical supervision while gradually taking on more responsibility, including contributing to clinical decision-making.

The role also provides opportunities to develop core skills in leadership, education, and training. By the end of the post, candidates will have gained experience in clinical effectiveness, decision-making, and patient management, preparing them for the next stage of their careers.

Successful applicants will initially be given lead roles in identified projects in one or more of the areas identified below reflecting their key interests and objectives for their year. In addition, they will be encouraged and supported in creating new initiatives/projects which address challenges and opportunities facing the Trust.

Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.

Essential person specification requirements

To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

Full GMC Registration with licence to practiseMedical Degree from recognised medical schoolALS certification Resus UKSuccessful FY2 ARCP outcome or equivalentEligibility to work in the UKCompletion of 1 year training within an NHS organisation2 years employed medical experience with a none - NHS organisationDemonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.Possesses good communication skills.

For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.

Contact information

Dan Deakin Assistant Patient Service Manager daniel.deakin@nhs.net

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one 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 artificial intelligence (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.

Our benefits

  • Access to the NHS pension plan
  • Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
  • Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
  • Extensive benefits and support, including:
  • Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
  • Home electronics scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
  • Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
  • Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
  • Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
  • Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
  • Career progression, training and support

Skilled worker sponsorship

You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

We are recruiting to an FY2-equivalent role in Diabetes at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. This position is suited to doctors looking to gain additional clinical experience before entering specialty training.

The role combines service delivery with educational opportunities within the Division of Medicine. Post-holders will work under the supervision of a named consultant and have access to a range of professional development activities, including medical education, quality improvement, and leadership.

While this is not a recognised UK training post, the role provides opportunities to enhance your CV and gain experience relevant to future applications. Support will be available to help you work towards completing the Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST) Form, depending on your prior experience and progress.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a significant number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Main duties

Post-holders will take supervised responsibility for patient care, building on their existing skills and experience. As they progress, they will continue to work under clinical supervision while gradually taking on more responsibility, including contributing to clinical decision-making.

The role also provides opportunities to develop core skills in leadership, education, and training. By the end of the post, candidates will have gained experience in clinical effectiveness, decision-making, and patient management, preparing them for the next stage of their careers.

Successful applicants will initially be given lead roles in identified projects in one or more of the areas identified below reflecting their key interests and objectives for their year. In addition, they will be encouraged and supported in creating new initiatives/projects which address challenges and opportunities facing the Trust.

Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.

Essential person specification requirements

To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

Full GMC Registration with licence to practiseMedical Degree from recognised medical schoolALS certification Resus UKSuccessful FY2 ARCP outcome or equivalentEligibility to work in the UKCompletion of 1 year training within an NHS organisation2 years employed medical experience with a none - NHS organisationDemonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.Possesses good communication skills.

For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.

Contact information

Dan Deakin Assistant Patient Service Manager daniel.deakin@nhs.net

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one 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 artificial intelligence (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.

Our benefits

  • Access to the NHS pension plan
  • Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
  • Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
  • Extensive benefits and support, including:
  • Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
  • Home electronics scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
  • Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
  • Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
  • Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
  • Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
  • Career progression, training and support

Skilled worker sponsorship

You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Patient Service Manager

Dan Deakin

midyorks.medicalrecruitment@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£44,439 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000990

Job locations

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West yorkshire

WF1 4DG


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