Trust Doctor ST3+ in Medicine The closing date is 11 May 2026
These posts are for a Trust Doctor to support the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Units for a Fixed Term contract. This is a full-time post and the post holder. The rota pattern is a mix of long days where the rota provides cover for a 7 day service.
The Trust is based on two acute sites with most acute medical services and specialties duplicated on each site. The acute stroke unit is based at Calderdale Hospital and the specialist gastroenterology and oncology/haematology wards are based at Huddersfield.
Main duties of the job There are weekly Medical Grand round teaching including journal club and Core medical teaching sessions in the Education Centre that covers a wide range of topics. There is separate training for non-technical skills such as handover and communication skills. CHFT has a well-equipped Clinical Skills Training Room with simulation mannequins for procedures such as chest drain insertion and central venous cannulation.
The Trust would encourage and support a doctor with obtaining their membership and any post holder preparing for MRCP and PACES will be supported. In addition we will support doctors with the sign off of competencies to allow individuals to apply for higher training.
Job responsibilities The post holders will work within the general medicine specialty. The trust encourages staff to work as a team with other colleagues and take full part in the work.
Qualifications
MRCP (both parts) or equivalent
Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Experience and Achievements
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Medicine specialty
Understanding current issues within Medicine and the future direction of the specialty
Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
Attendance at a recognised management course
Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Training in clinical and educational supervision
Attendance at a teaching course
Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Critical Appraisal Skills
Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Good communication and empathy skills with patients
Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Evidence of continual learning and development
Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
Evidence of innovation
General
Eligibility to work in the UK
Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
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.
Address Depending on experience£65,048 - £73,992 per annum
Contract Fixed term
Duration 12 months
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 372-MED-MD208-B
Job locations #J-18808-Ljbffr