Trust Grade IMT3+ Rheumatology

Job overview

Trust Grade Doctor IMT3+ or F3 level in Rheumatology

Fixed term for  up to 6 months commencing February 2026 to cover potential training gaps.

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an ambitious programme of service modernisation and a reputation for providing high quality services. In line with our outlook, we are now inviting applications for this post, based at York.

The successful post holder will work at SpR level and join the Rheumatology team at York. The Post holder will be competent in General Medicine and engage in all the duties incumbent in that role.

NB: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants. Therefore, please apply early to avoid any disappointment. The offer of this Trust Grade post will only be made by the Trust if no candidate is found to be appointable to the training programme vacancy by the Yorkshire & Humber Deanery.

All applicants must have full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC. as well as a current ALS certificate and have a minimum of 6 months NHS experience.

Main duties of the job

We have supported a number of our Trust Grades to successfully secure places on the formal training programme and into career grade positions.

The postholder’s primary responsibility is the day-to-day care of patients under the care of the Consultants in their team. The incumbent will receive instruction in procedures and help with management from senior colleagues. They will be expected to know the patients in detail and to present them on ward rounds/handovers.

This is not an approved training position; however you will receive the following;

• Named clinical supervisor
• Local Induction and information pack outlining internal training courses/opportunities available to doctors in these non-approved training positions
• Individual Personal Development Plan and annual Appraisal - Individual access to the NHS e-appraisal system (funded by the Trust for posts that are six months or longer)
• Funding and paid time available for study leave (£500 per annum pro rata)
• Support towards obtaining Alternative Certificate confirming achievement of foundation competencies, to aid those who want to access a recognised training position in the future” . You will have a designated clinical supervisor during your appointment and opportunities for support by trained mentors. Regular timetabled teaching sessions will take place to support the service-based learning.

Detailed job description and main 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.

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