Foundation Doctor FY2 Equiv - Medical Specialties

Job summary The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a significant number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased to announce the development and introduction of these new, innovative and exciting posts which have been designed primarily for trainees who are looking to take a 12-month break from their training after successfully completing their FY2 placements. We envisage these roles as being an ideal stepping stone for trainees between their FY2 and Specialty training posts and offer opportunities to applicants to develop skills and experience in other areas such as medical education, quality/service improvement and medical leadership. The posts will encompass both service delivery and educational input across medical specialties within the Division of Medicine. These posts are not recognised UK training posts. However, the post-holders will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking a wide range of CV enhancing activities as part of their role as well as taking part in scheduled educational opportunities within the Trust and specialties. Main duties of the job From a clinical perspective, these posts will participate in the cross-site resident trainee rota. The resident trainee rota is compliant with the 2016 resident doctor contract, averaging 48 hours per week, and includes on-call commitments across a 7-day service, incorporating night shifts and long days. Duties will be based at either our Pinderfields or Dewsbury Hospital site, although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients across all our sites. These roles will enable the post holder to take supervised responsibility for patient care and consolidate the skills they have learned at medical school. As the post holder gains experience, they will remain under clinical supervision but take on increasing responsibility for patient care. In particular, they will begin to make management decisions as part of their progression toward independent practice. During their tenure, the post holder will further develop their core generic skills and contribute more to the education and training of the wider healthcare workforce. By the end of their tenure, the post holder will have begun to demonstrate clinical effectiveness, leadership, and the decision-making capabilities essential for the next stage of their career. About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Details Date posted 18 June 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Foundation Doctor Salary £45,994 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001384 Job locations Trustwide UK Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities About the role The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a significant number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased to announce the development and introduction of these new, innovative and exciting posts which have been designed primarily for trainees who are looking to take a 12-month break from their training after successfully completing their FY2 placements. We envisage these roles as being an ideal stepping stone for trainees between their FY2 and Specialty training posts and offer opportunities to applicants to develop skills and experience in other areas such as medical education, quality/service improvement and medical leadership. The posts will encompass both service delivery and educational input across medical specialties within the Division of Medicine. These posts are not recognised UK training posts. However, the post-holders will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking a wide range of CV enhancing activities as part of their role as well as taking part in scheduled educational opportunities within the Trust and specialties. Main duties From a clinical perspective, these posts will participate in the cross-site resident trainee rota. The resident trainee rota is compliant with the 2016 resident doctor contract, averaging 48 hours per week, and includes on-call commitments across a 7-day service, incorporating night shifts and long days. Duties will be based at either our Pinderfields or Dewsbury Hospital site, although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients across all our sites. These roles will enable the post holder to take supervised responsibility for patient care and consolidate the skills they have learned at medical school. As the post holder gains experience, they will remain under clinical supervision but take on increasing responsibility for patient care. In particular, they will begin to make management decisions as part of their progression toward independent practice. During their tenure, the post holder will further develop their core generic skills and contribute more to the education and training of the wider healthcare workforce. By the end of their tenure, the post holder will have begun to demonstrate clinical effectiveness, leadership, and the decision-making capabilities essential for the next stage of their career. The Additional Roles Successful applicants will initially be given lead roles in identified projects in one or more of the areas identified below reflecting their key interests and objectives for their year. In addition, they will be encouraged and supported in creating new initiatives/projects which address challenges and opportunities facing the Trust. Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable. Essential person specification requirements To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria: Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Medical Degree from recognised medical school Successful FY2 ARCP outcome or equivalent ALS Certification RCUK Eligibility to work in the UK Completion of 1 year training within an NHS organisation (not including attachments) Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving Good time management Possesses good communication skills Flexibility Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) Clearance For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description. Contact information Dan Deakin, Patient Services Manager - daniel.deakin@nhs.net Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring