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 posts will combine education
and career development with practical patient-facing care.
This post is 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.
Main duties of the job
Provision
of care to inpatients in cardiology.
Gain
practical experience in procedures including angiography, echocardiography,
CMR, CTCA, pacing and pericardiocentesis.
Out-patient
activities / clinics dependent on the needs of patients.
Involvement
in relevant 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.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed
Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs) although less than full time
applications will be considered.
The post provides excellent experience as a cardiology
middle grade doctor in a dynamic unit with excellent facilities. You will support and work alongside our 4 NTN
registrars and 2 other specialty doctors to provide middle grade cover. You will have exposure and training in
procedures including DC cardioversion, pericardiocentesis, diagnostic
angiography and pacemaker insertion, as well as cardiac imaging by MRI, CT and
echocardiography. You will be able to
increase your experience and credentials within cardiology and previous doctors
that have done these posts have gone on to secure NTN in national
competition. We are an active research
unit and previous incumbents of the post have had access to research
opportunities and publications.
Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield
(Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved
in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites.
The main duties of the post will include
Provision
of care to inpatients in cardiology.
Gain
practical experience in procedures including angiography, echocardiography,
CMR, CTCA, pacing and pericardiocentesis.
Out-patient
activities / clinics dependent on the needs of patients.
Involvement
in relevant 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed
Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs) although less than full time
applications will be considered.
The post provides excellent experience as a cardiology
middle grade doctor in a dynamic unit with excellent facilities. You will support and work alongside our 4 NTN
registrars and 2 other specialty doctors to provide middle grade cover. You will have exposure and training in
procedures including DC cardioversion, pericardiocentesis, diagnostic
angiography and pacemaker insertion, as well as cardiac imaging by MRI, CT and
echocardiography. You will be able to
increase your experience and credentials within cardiology and previous doctors
that have done these posts have gone on to secure NTN in national
competition. We are an active research
unit and previous incumbents of the post have had access to research
opportunities and publications.
Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield
(Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved
in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites.
The main duties of the post will include
Provision
of care to inpatients in cardiology.
Gain
practical experience in procedures including angiography, echocardiography,
CMR, CTCA, pacing and pericardiocentesis.
Out-patient
activities / clinics dependent on the needs of patients.
Involvement
in relevant 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.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time hospital service junior or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration, including a minimum 1 year experience in Cardiology
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
- Clinical research and development
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
Desirable
- Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
- ATLS,ALS,APLS or PALS certification
- Higher qualification e.g. MFARM, FRCS, MRCP, MRCPG, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time hospital service junior or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration, including a minimum 1 year experience in Cardiology
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
- Clinical research and development
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
Desirable
- Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
- ATLS,ALS,APLS or PALS certification
- Higher qualification e.g. MFARM, FRCS, MRCP, MRCPG, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent
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).
