Job summary
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased to
announce the introduction of this new role aimed at doctors who are passionate
about their practice and their career outside traditional models. Our post will combine education and career
development with practical patient-facing care.
The post are not recognised UK training
posts. Nevertheless, MYDoc doctors will
have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking scheduled educational
opportunities to consolidate and develop alongside their experiential learning,
with certificated outcomes or credentialing to support career progression
through other routes.
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated doctor to join our
department for 12 months.
The Department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which
to develop technical and professional skills.
Acute General Surgery has recently been reconfigured with all Emergency
Surgery based on the Wakefield site. The surgical registrars participate in a
1:16 rota on a full shift.
The post holder will work alongside the other specialty
registrars and will be expected to actively participate in the day to day
running of the General Surgical department and will have the opportunity to
attend operating theatre sessions and out-patients clinics.
These posts will be part of our cross site senior
trainee rota which is compliant with working time regulations and the 2016 resident
doctors contract, averaging 48 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Provision of care with
responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions
including complex cases.
Referral of patients to other
specialities as appropriate
Out-patient
activities/clinics
Involvement in specialty and
cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in relevant
administration duties
Teaching and supervision of
junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement in audit
and clinical governance including service improvement activities
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is
pleased to announce the development and introduction of these new roles. The posts will be a combination of service
delivery and educational input within the specialty.
These posts are not recognised UK
training posts. However, the
post-holders will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking
scheduled educational opportunities within the Trust and specialties.
An
Introduction to the Division/Specialty from Head of Service
An opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated doctor to join our
department for 12 months.
The Department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which
to develop technical and professional skills.
Acute General Surgery with all the Emergency Surgery and SDEC based on
the Wakefield site, with Elective General Surgery taking place across the 3
sites. The surgical registrars participate in a 1:16 rota on a full shift.
The post holder will work alongside the other specialty
registrars and will be expected to actively participate in the day to day
running of the General Surgical department and will have the opportunity to
attend operating theatre sessions and out-patients clinics.
The
Service Role
From a clinical perspective these posts will
participate in the cross site senior trainee rota. The senior trainee rota is compliant with the
2016 resident doctor contract averaging 48 hours per week. The illustrative rota pattern is attached to
this job description.
Duties will be based primarily on our Pinderfields
Hospital and Dewsbury Hospital sites although all our medical staff are
involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.
The main duties of the post will include:
Provision of care with
responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions
including complex cases.
Referral of patients to other
specialities as appropriate
Out-patient
activities/clinics
Involvement in specialty and
cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in relevant
administration duties
Teaching and supervision of
junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement in audit
and clinical governance including service improvement activities
The
above list is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely duties may be
altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after
discussion with the post holder.
Terms &
Conditions and Tenure
Employment will be as a MYDoc Registrar on Trust Terms and Conditions of
Service.
Appointment as a MYDoc Registrar is intended to be for
a maximum three-year period as part of an individual development programme for
the Doctor, however, the post is initially offered on a fixed term contract for
12 months.
Pay Scale
These roles are equivalent to a doctor on specialty training programmes
and will be paid on the equivalent pay scale.
The salary is currently £65,048 per annum.
Appraisal and Revalidation
This post is not recognised for training and brings with it an obligation
to engage with the process of revalidation on an annual basis.
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 NHS Trust
via GMC Connect and will therefore have 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. The Trust is developing an
expanding and outward-looking research programme.
Educational & Clinical Supervision
The post holder will have a named educational
supervisor and be expected to hold regular meetings with them during their
tenure to ensure appropriate development during their appointment.
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. There are many
opportunities to develop training and education roles and many have taken on
educational leadership roles within and beyond the Trust.
Audit and Clinical Governance
There is a rolling half-day clinical
governance programme and audit meetings are well attended and lively. The Clinical Audit Department assists with
setting and supporting an audit programme for the Service with which all
colleagues are encouraged to engage. Clinical Audit is considered within
objectives as part of job planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is
pleased to announce the development and introduction of these new roles. The posts will be a combination of service
delivery and educational input within the specialty.
These posts are not recognised UK
training posts. However, the
post-holders will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking
scheduled educational opportunities within the Trust and specialties.
An
Introduction to the Division/Specialty from Head of Service
An opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated doctor to join our
department for 12 months.
The Department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which
to develop technical and professional skills.
Acute General Surgery with all the Emergency Surgery and SDEC based on
the Wakefield site, with Elective General Surgery taking place across the 3
sites. The surgical registrars participate in a 1:16 rota on a full shift.
The post holder will work alongside the other specialty
registrars and will be expected to actively participate in the day to day
running of the General Surgical department and will have the opportunity to
attend operating theatre sessions and out-patients clinics.
The
Service Role
From a clinical perspective these posts will
participate in the cross site senior trainee rota. The senior trainee rota is compliant with the
2016 resident doctor contract averaging 48 hours per week. The illustrative rota pattern is attached to
this job description.
Duties will be based primarily on our Pinderfields
Hospital and Dewsbury Hospital sites although all our medical staff are
involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.
The main duties of the post will include:
Provision of care with
responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions
including complex cases.
Referral of patients to other
specialities as appropriate
Out-patient
activities/clinics
Involvement in specialty and
cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in relevant
administration duties
Teaching and supervision of
junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement in audit
and clinical governance including service improvement activities
The
above list is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely duties may be
altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after
discussion with the post holder.
Terms &
Conditions and Tenure
Employment will be as a MYDoc Registrar on Trust Terms and Conditions of
Service.
Appointment as a MYDoc Registrar is intended to be for
a maximum three-year period as part of an individual development programme for
the Doctor, however, the post is initially offered on a fixed term contract for
12 months.
Pay Scale
These roles are equivalent to a doctor on specialty training programmes
and will be paid on the equivalent pay scale.
The salary is currently £65,048 per annum.
Appraisal and Revalidation
This post is not recognised for training and brings with it an obligation
to engage with the process of revalidation on an annual basis.
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 NHS Trust
via GMC Connect and will therefore have 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. The Trust is developing an
expanding and outward-looking research programme.
Educational & Clinical Supervision
The post holder will have a named educational
supervisor and be expected to hold regular meetings with them during their
tenure to ensure appropriate development during their appointment.
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. There are many
opportunities to develop training and education roles and many have taken on
educational leadership roles within and beyond the Trust.
Audit and Clinical Governance
There is a rolling half-day clinical
governance programme and audit meetings are well attended and lively. The Clinical Audit Department assists with
setting and supporting an audit programme for the Service with which all
colleagues are encouraged to engage. Clinical Audit is considered within
objectives as part of job planning.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in acute and elective General Surgery at CT2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months with recent experience in the NHS
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
- Please state your full GMC number
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- Successful completion of post registration training
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- ATLS certification
- Higher qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Possesses good communication skills.
- Flexibility.
- Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies.
- Willingness to participate in further education and audit.
- Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies.
- Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) Clearance.
Desirable
- Has personal insight into own strengths and weaknesses.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust, the Unit and its services.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Right to work
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Management skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in acute and elective General Surgery at CT2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months with recent experience in the NHS
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
- Please state your full GMC number
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- Successful completion of post registration training
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- ATLS certification
- Higher qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Possesses good communication skills.
- Flexibility.
- Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies.
- Willingness to participate in further education and audit.
- Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies.
- Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) Clearance.
Desirable
- Has personal insight into own strengths and weaknesses.
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust, the Unit and its services.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Right to work
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Management skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills.
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).
