About this role
Job summary
The Department of Acute Medicine at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is looking to appoint a Locum Appointed Service (LAS) doctors working at the level of equivalent of ST3+ registrar. The post is fixed term from 5th August 2026 until 1st December 2026.
Should any further vacancies arise then shortlisted candidates may be considered
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work part of the AMU team supporting the care we provide to patients by a mix of duties. Typically, our Registrars will be rostered between Acute Take, Post-Take and SDEC duties with supervision and support from the Consultant Acute Physicians who are typically resident 8.30am until 9pm (Monday - Friday).
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
Job description Job responsibilities
Full MRCP or equivalent and up-to-date Advance Life Support certification is essential to the post, and requires the candidate to have full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC. If the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The posts are not recognised training posts and do not award a National Training Number. Duties are equivalent to the traditional registrar/ST3+ level.
The post holder will work part of the AMU team supporting the care we provide to patients by a mix of duties. Typically, our Registrars will be rostered between Acute Take, Post-Take and SDEC duties with supervision and support from the Consultant Acute Physicians who are typically resident 8.30am until 9pm (Monday Friday).
Acute Take (0830 1630) Lead the acute medicine take liaising with the Consultant Acute Physicians, Assess and treat patients in AMU and the ED, provide senior decision-making and support to junior members of the acute take team Post Take (0830 1630) Support the Consultant Acute Physicians Post Take ward rounds on AMU including assessing, discussing and reviewing patients with the team, performing and supervising clinical procedures such as lumbar punctures, and supervising the clinical team in the afternoon. SDEC (1300 2100) Supporting the Consultant Acute Physician with the management of the SDEC workflow, assessing and treating patients in SDEC, providing senior decision-making and support to junior members of the SDEC team, performing clinical procedures on the unit. The successful candidates will work along with team of Registrars to provide senior leadership and decision-making to the acute medical take and to provide ambulatory care in SDEC with Consultant support.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application Advanced Life Support Certificate from Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by intended start date. Full MRCP or equivalent by date of application
Desirable
PG degree/diploma in leadership, education.
Clinical Experience Essential
2 years of General Medicine experience post foundation training programme (or equivalent where applicable) 6 months NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment)
Desirable
Completed ACCS Acute Medicine/IMT/CMT
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes Essential
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013)
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address NGH
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)