Job summary
The successful candidate 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. We welcome you to visit our hospital and would be happy to arrange informal visits, telephone calls or video conferencing calls with our clinicians if you would like to discuss these posts or your training and development needs in further detail.
The post holder will be expected to keep themselves up to date with current knowledge and practice, to attend clinical meetings within the department and to participate in audit and training of other healthcare professionals within the service. They will be required to deputise for absent colleagues and to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Main duties of the job
The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients within the trust area.
* To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor.
* To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
* To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.
* To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
* On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's Corporate Induction.
* To participate in the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programme.
* To fully participate in the Consultant Peer Support Scheme and ensure personal attendance, when invited, at the Consultant Development Programme during your first year in post.
* To be responsible for the clinical management of in and outpatients under your care.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 to £73,992 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
419-7369392-SAS-M-Y
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO318HE
Job description Job responsibilities
Individual job plans will be discussed with the post holder on appointment, with the Clinical Director to finalise the job plan which will become operational on commencement. All jobs plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles.
As a department we are committed to supporting flexible job plans and will work with you to mutually agree your activity commitment. We have opportunities to explore teaching, research and quality improvement projects to enhance our service.
We strive to support your leadership and development in role and would be keen to discuss development pathways and subspecialty interests; ensuring activity is allocated within your job plan to achieve this.
Job plans will be reviewed at least annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a doctors typical working pattern, duties and responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a doctors professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities and external commitments.
Job description Job responsibilities
Individual job plans will be discussed with the post holder on appointment, with the Clinical Director to finalise the job plan which will become operational on commencement. All jobs plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles.
As a department we are committed to supporting flexible job plans and will work with you to mutually agree your activity commitment. We have opportunities to explore teaching, research and quality improvement projects to enhance our service.
We strive to support your leadership and development in role and would be keen to discuss development pathways and subspecialty interests; ensuring activity is allocated within your job plan to achieve this.
Job plans will be reviewed at least annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a doctors typical working pattern, duties and responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a doctors professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities and external commitments.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification. Satisfactory completion of foundation year 1-2 competencies or equivalent, ALS/BLS training or equivalent
* Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice
* European ALS
* Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
* Completion of minimum 2-years in a full-time specialty training programme in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
* Substantive NHS experience. (12 month continuous experience)
* In depth experience in Geriatric and Stroke medicine
* Experience in designing & implementing audit programmes
* Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications.
* MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification. Satisfactory completion of foundation year 1-2 competencies or equivalent, ALS/BLS training or equivalent
* Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice
* European ALS
* Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
* Completion of minimum 2-years in a full-time specialty training programme in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
* Substantive NHS experience. (12 month continuous experience)
* In depth experience in Geriatric and Stroke medicine
* Experience in designing & implementing audit programmes
* Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications.
* MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
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).
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.
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).
Employer details Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO318HE
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO318HE
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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