Job summary TRUST GRADE STr EQUIVALENT DOCTOR IN CARDIOLOGY Base: Scarborough Hospital Fixed term for 12 months commencing February 2025 Full Time We invite applications from those who wish to build a career in the UK and the NHS.
You may also find these posts of interest if you are a current trainee and are unsure of your future plans.
We have supported a number of our Trusts Grades to successfully secure places on the formal training programme and into career grade positions.
NB: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
Therefore, please apply early to avoid any disappointment.
All applicants must have full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC, as well as current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification and must have a minimum of 12 months continuous paid NHS experience at the time the post commences.
These posts would suit applicants who have successfully completed the IMT programme or have equivalent experience / completion of competencies.
Experience of leadership, service management and rota management will be offered as part of the roles.
Main duties of the job Whilst these posts are not a recognised NHS/UK training post, we endeavour to provide our Trust Grade Doctors with equivalent opportunities in terms of development and training, receiving the following: Named clinical supervisorLocal Induction and information pack outlining internal training courses/opportunities available to doctors in these non-approved training positionsIndividual Personal Development Plan and annual Appraisal - Individual access to the NHS e-appraisal system (funded by the Trust for posts that are six months or longer)Funding and paid time available for study leave (£500 per annum)Support towards obtaining Alternative Certificate confirming achievement of foundation competencies, to aid those who want to access a recognised training position in the future The successful candidates will be joining clinical teams who offer a supportive and encouraging environment which will allow progression as a professional through development opportunities in specialist fields as well as their area of particular interest.
There will also be an expectation that the post holder will take an active part in both internal and external audits.
The post will be based in one clinical specialty but may rotate to more than one area if that is of mutually agreed benefit.
About us York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington.Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.It's our privilege to be the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites, supporting safe, high quality patient-centred care on a day-to-day basis.
Job description Job responsibilities For more information please see the job description attachedOur Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers.
This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.Disability Confident and Mindful EmployerThe Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition.
Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification Qualifications and experience Essential Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification Satisfactory completion of foundation year 2 competencies or equivalent Current European ALS certificate Minimum 12 months NHS experience 12 months previous experience in medicine specialities Desirable Experience of IMT training or equivalent Eligibility Essential Registered with and holds a licence to practice with the GMC Communication & interpersonal Essential Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English Able to communicate effectively in a medical context Experience of working in teams Desirable Evidence of communication skills