MYDoc Trust CT Equivalent (Rotational Training Programme)

Job responsibilities

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased these high quality and exciting posts, which have been designed primarily for trainees who have successfully completed their FY2 placements and wish to complete a CST equivalent training within Surgery. We envisage these roles as being an ideal steppingstone for trainees between their FY2 and Specialty training posts and offer opportunities for applicants to develop skills and experience in other areas such as medical education and quality/service improvement.

The post holders will be eligible for completion of certificate of equivalence of core training. This certificate will allow trainees to apply for national specialty training programmes (STR) of their choice. Each post holder will be assigned an educational supervisor. Post holders are expected to achieve all core training competencies set out by the ISCP. Trainees will be appointed at CT1 level and may be eligible to continue for a second year at CT2 level subject to a satisfactory Annual Review of Competency Progression.

These posts are also suitable for trainees who wish to build their portfolios before applying for national core training rotations.

The themes we offer are in the following specialties:

Plastics Surgery

ENT

Urology

General surgery

Trauma and Orthopaedics

Vacancies have arisen at Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield within the Division of Surgery for doctors equivalent to CT level. The posts will include training in all the competencies required for completion of core surgical training. The post is offered on a fixed term 12 months with possible extension to 24 months, depending on successful ARCP after 12 months.

Post holders will need to have evidence of achievement of foundation competencies, via current employment in a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competencies at the time of application. Only a valid FPCC (FACD 5.2) or alternative certificate of foundation competence will be accepted as evidence.

The post holders should have worked within the NHS for a minimum of 6 months in any medical or surgical speciality including general practice.

We are looking for doctors to work at CT equivalent level within various acute surgical specialities including Urology, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics and Otolaryngology (ENT). The CT1 and CT2 years will consist of 2 x six-month attachments per year. Successful candidates will be asked to rank their specialities of choice and the posts will be allocated based on the overall ranking after the interviews. We try and accommodate first and second choice requests whenever possible. Please note that these are not guaranteed and subject to change at the discretion of the training programme directors.Rotations may be changed based on the ARCP panel assessment of progression and individual trainee needs. Swaps to the rotation will only be permitted under exceptional circumstances and are at the discretion of the ARCP committee.

The post holders will participate on full shift rotas and will be required to provide a range of services. The post holders will also be encouraged to undertake continuing medical education and study leave will be available as per the Trust policy. The post holders will have the opportunity to attend departmental teaching every week.

The post holders will work in collaboration with and under the direction of the Consultants and other members of the teams in the day-to-day management of patients within the service. Duties include ward rounds, assisting the Consultants and senior trainees in clinic and the operating theatre, undertaking the pre- and post-operative care of patients on the wards and attendance for referrals in the Accident and Emergency Department.

These posts are therefore ideally suited to those looking to augment their portfolio for career progression in surgical specialties.

We will encourage, support, and provide the opportunity to study and practice for your post graduate exams, undertake audit/research projects, attend on-site educational programmes and simulation surgery. We will provide limited funding towards one or two courses required for completion of CST training.

Curriculum

The post holders will be expected to register on the ISCP at commencement of their posts (self-funded). Details of the Core Surgical Training curriculum can be found on the ISCP website: www.ISCP.ac.uk

The Service Role

All the junior trainee rotas are compliant with the 2016 junior doctor contract averaging 48 hours per week.

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.

During their tenure the post holders will further develop their core generic skills and contribute more to the education and training of the wider healthcare workforce. At the end of their tenure the post holder will have begun to demonstrate clinical effectiveness, leadership and the decision-making responsibilities that are essential for the next stage of their careers.

Educational Supervisor

Your educational supervisor will be assigned to you on commencement of the post.

Terms & Conditions and Tenure

Employment will be as a MYDoc CT Equivalent doctor on Trust Terms and Conditions of Service.

The post is offered on a fixed term 12 months. Depending on successful ARCP after 12 months we may offer a further 12 months extension.

Pay Scale

These roles are equivalent to a doctor on the Core training programme which is currently paid at £43,923 per annum plus additional payments relevant to the specialty rota.

The MYDoc Training Programme Educational Input & Recognition

Doctors appointed to a MYDoc post will receive relevant educational input.

The weekly timetable should include a balance of 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.

Doctors who successfully complete their training programme will be awarded a Certificate of Equivalence of Core Training from the Trust. Doctors will use established work-based assessment (WBA) 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 WBA, multi-source feedback, 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.

Visits and Contacts

Formal visits are offered to shortlisted candidates.

Should you require any further information please contact the Medical Staffing Department at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust on Tel: 01924 543428

Appraisal and Revalidation

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 Teaching NHS Trust via GMC Connect and will therefore have Dr Richard Robinson, 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.

Education

E-portfolio will help trainee surgeons to maintain all their training and development records online. All our doctors must enrol onto ISCP (Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme). For more information on: www.ISCP.ac.uk

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.

Audit and Clinical Governance

There is a rolling half-day clinical governance programme, and the audit meetings are well attended and are highly educational. The Clinical Audit Department assists with setting and supporting an audit programme for the Service.

Employment of Overseas Doctors

If required, the Trust will seek to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship for a Health and Care visa for the duration of the role.

Future Opportunities for Appointees

If all required competencies are achieved for certification of completion of core training, the post holder should be eligible to re-enter nationally recognised higher surgical training posts.

Post holders wishing to stay at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust may be given the opportunity to extend their training / apply for more senior surgical posts depending on their skill set, needs and available vacancies. Assigned educational supervisors will be able to offer support for further individual development, education and training.

Interview Process

The interview process will include different stations such as clinical, management and governance. The candidates will be informed of the process nearer the time.

Experience

Essential

• Please confirm that you have a minimum 6 months UK experience.
• Please confirm you will have evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in the three and a half years preceding the advertised post start date.

Clinical Skills, Clinical Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Please demonstrate ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
• Prioritise clinical need.
• Maximise safety and minimise risk.
• Recognition of and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient.
• Show aptitude for practical skills e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuospatial awareness.

Desirable

• Successful completion of relevant skills courses.

Probity Professional Integrity

Essential

• Demonstrates probity, displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Please confirm that you have completed your MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Please confirm that you have full registration with and hold a current license to practice from the GMC at intended start date. Please include your GMC number.

Desirable

• Additional related qualifications e.g. intercalated degree, BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent.

Commitment of Specialty, Learning and Personal Development

Essential

• Shows initiative, drive, enthusiasm, self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative
• Demonstrates interest in and understanding of surgery
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Evidence of attendance at organized teaching and training programmes
• Evidence of self-reflective practice

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in extra-curricular activities, achievements relevant to surgery throughout career progression e.g. membership to relevant surgical bodies, societies, attendance at relevant courses, conferences, surgical elective, logbooks and undergraduate, postgraduate surgical projects

Academic Skills

Essential

• Please demonstrates your understanding of research including awareness of ethical issues.
• Demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence informed practice.

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements.
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement or demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum.
• Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
• Evidence of feedback for teaching

Personal skills

Essential

• Please tell us about your personal skills, see full person specification for more details. Starting with Communication skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Empathy and sensitivity
• Managing others and team involvement
• Organisation and planning
• Vigilance and situational awareness
• Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty
• Values

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience
• Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources
• Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace based assessments
• Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
• Demonstrates information technology skills
• Evidence of achievement outside medicine Evidence of altruistic behaviour e.g. voluntary work
• Evidence of organisational skills, not necessarily in medicine e.g. grant or budget applications, organisation of a university club, sports section

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).