Resident Doctor

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a number of Trust Grade F3 resident doctors for 4-6 month rotations (over 12 months) to commence from August 2025, across a range of specialities. Applicants must have experience of working in the UK National Health System within the last 12 months. These include cardiology, respiratory, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, elderly care medicine, renal and acute medicine. The posts will be based at either South Tyneside District Hospital or Sunderland Royal Hospital. The posts are suitable for resident doctors who have completed their Foundation Programme training (or equivalent). There may also be options to choose from other specialities on both sites. Opportunities will be available to participate in the delivery of undergraduate & postgraduate teaching and simulation training at one or both sites. On-call commitments may vary according to the post and the requirements/experience of the post holder. These posts are not recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean. Although these posts are not recognised for training, trainees will be allocated to a clinical supervisor, and have the opportunity for supervised learning and feedback.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure that a comprehensive, effective and efficient service is provided within accepted standards by:
• Providing a comprehensive service to patients within the confines of the role.
• Providing a service to the emergency care, inpatient and outpatient departments as required meeting service needs.
• Ensuring the maintenance of adequate clinical records. (Meditech training will be provided)
• Initiation of patient management decisions including the initial planning of investigations and treatment, ongoing care and discharge planning.
• Participating in clinical review activities to monitor standards of practice and ensure the maintenance of quality outcomes.
• Prepare written case reports, clinical audits and research as required within the role or as directed by the Clinical Lead.
• Participate in ward rounds as required.
• Ward work managing inpatients, working alongside the existing junior doctors with supervision from specialty trainees and consultants.
• Outpatient clinic experience will be provided where relevant.
• Manage workload within agreed timetable and ensure all administrative duties are included within this.
• Support other resident medical staff.

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Job responsibilities

• Clinical: Ensure that a comprehensive effective and efficient service is provided within accepted standards by:
• Providing a comprehensive service to patients within the confines of the role.
• Providing a service to the emergency care, inpatient and outpatient departments as required meeting service needs.
• Ensuring the maintenance of adequate clinical records. (Meditech training will be provided)
• Initiation of patient management decisions including the initial planning of investigations and treatment, ongoing care and discharge planning.
• Participating in clinical review activities to monitor standards of practice and ensure the maintenance of quality outcomes.
• Participate in clinical audit as requested.
• Prepare written case reports, clinical audits and research as required within the role or as directed by the Clinical Lead.
• Participate in ward rounds as required.
• Participate in seminars and teaching sessions as directed.
• Ward work managing inpatients, working alongside the existing junior doctors with supervision from specialty trainees and consultants.
• Outpatient clinic and theatre experience will be provided where relevant.
• Manage workload within agreed timetable and ensure all administrative duties are included within this.
• Support other junior medical staff.

Teaching: Support undergraduate and postgraduate training by:

• Ensuring that all opportunities are taken to contribute to the education of Foundation Doctors and medical students attached to the department.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Full GMC registration to the end of the post. MBBS or equivalent MRCP Part 1.
• Skills & Knowledge: Medical knowledge in keeping with MBBS and Foundation training. Competent to work under supervision. Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Good communication skills (oral and written). Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills. Ability to recognise the need for assistance. Responsible for keeping own skills up to date. Evidence of audit.
• Experience: NHS Experience in the last 12 months - Evidence. Experience of clinical risk management. Evidence of audit experience.
• Personal Qualities: Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative. Ability to provide complete confidentiality. Punctuality. Empathy. Non-judgmental. Enthusiasm for learning. Awareness of own limitations. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

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.