Job summary

Locally Employed Doctors at the ST1+ level are Doctors working within the NHS who are not on a nationally recognised training program but are employed directly by an NHS Trust. These Doctors can be found in various Specialties and often include International Medical Graduates in their first NHS post.

Typical duties include Ward work and rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, theatre time (where relevant) and Outpatient clinics.

Most posts include out-of-hours commitments and operate on full shift rotas. Locally Employed Doctors generally work under the supervision of senior medical staff and have access to support at all times.

This post will work across both General Surgery and Urology and Trauma and Orthopaedics specialties at Scarborough hospital.

The on-call element of this role will cover both specialties, whilst standard working days will be aligned with General Surgery. The post will provide the opportunity to undertake rotations in both specialties on a six-month basis. This will provide the post holder with the opportunity to gain experience in elective theatre and clinic settings.

Main duties of the job

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients within the trust area.o To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor.o To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.o To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.o 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.o On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's Corporate Induction.o To participate in the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programme.o 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.o To be responsible for the clinical management of in and outpatients under your care.

Knowledge and Skills

o Competence in basic clinical procedures.o Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload.o Aware of own limitations.o Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.o Understand the importance of working effectively in teams.o Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support.

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

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-8346422-TG-S-S-NR

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description attached

Our 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 Employer

We 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 Employer

The 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.

Job description Job responsibilities For more information please see the job description attached Our 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 Employer We 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 Employer The 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

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill
• Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit
• Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees, able to teach clinical skills and able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations
• Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
• Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues
• Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies
• Able & willing to take on leadership roles.
• Strategic thinker with enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Capable of building trust and confidence.
• Open to new ideas; willing to learn and develop.
• Able to work effectively despite pressures, and to cope with stressful situations in a calm and reflective manner.
• Contributes to improving patient experience and involving patients in decisions about their care.
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service.
• Understanding of current NHS issues.
• Able to organise and manage the department targets.
• Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service.
• Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources.
• Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites.

Desirable

• Substantive NHS experience. (12 month continuous experience)
• Experience of setting up and/or developing clinical services.
• Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Experience in designing & implementing audit programmes.
• Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualifition
• Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice
• European ALS
• Satisfactory completion of Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 post or equivalent
• 6 months experience working in the specialty General Surgery and Urology and/or Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely

Desirable

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
• Higher teaching qualification
• Successful completion of advanced communication skills training.

Person Specification Experience and Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees, able to teach clinical skills and able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies Able & willing to take on leadership roles. Strategic thinker with enquiring, critical approach to work. Capable of building trust and confidence. Open to new ideas; willing to learn and develop. Able to work effectively despite pressures, and to cope with stressful situations in a calm and reflective manner. Contributes to improving patient experience and involving patients in decisions about their care. Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service. Understanding of current NHS issues. Able to organise and manage the department targets. Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service. Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources. Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites. Desirable Substantive NHS experience. (12 month continuous experience) Experience of setting up and/or developing clinical services. Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications. Experience in designing & implementing audit programmes. Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels. Qualifications and Training Essential Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualifition Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice European ALS Satisfactory completion of Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 post or equivalent 6 months experience working in the specialty General Surgery and Urology and/or Trauma and Orthopaedics Is up to date and fit to practise safely Desirable MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research Higher teaching qualification Successful completion of advanced communication skills training.

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

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

United Kingdom

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

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)