About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow in Elderly Medicine at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust (MYTT) on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
This post will participate in the cross site senior trainee General Medicine Registrar On-Call rota. Applicants will have the same educational opportunities as other trainees and have protected SDT timetabled.
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.
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
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.
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:
* Currently holds full GMC Registration with licence to practise OR is eligible for the same and obtained this prior to commencement.
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Either of the following:
* MRCP(UK) full diploma by the published deadline.
* Eligibility for the specialist register in general internal medicine by time of application.
* Completion of Irish Basic Specialty Training in medicine and the MRCPI full diploma by time of application.
* ATLS,ALS,APLS or PALS certification.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of application in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
* Have evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities, for the round of application.
* Demonstrates 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. 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.
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
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