MRCP-UK RCPE PATHWAY

MTI International Training Fellowships IMT Stage 1 

RCPE is looking to appoint motivated and enthusiastic individuals to undertake a two-year, fixed period of  training and work from August 2024 within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). 

You will be provided an opportunity to experience core medical training and development in the NHS  before returning home to implement your new skills and experience. You will receive training at Internal  Medicine Training Year 1 level or above, supervised by a qualified NHS consultant.  

You will gain valuable experience while also working towards attainment of competences relevant to your  level of training to support your continued career development and progression towards success in the  PACES exam. 

The aim of these posts is to provide a development opportunity, building on your existing training while  supporting key service areas in relation to the provision of in- and out-of-hours clinical care by a trained  doctor workforce. You can therefore expect, in addition to gaining ward-based and clinic/procedural  experience and development, to contribute to the general medicine rota.  

You will not take part in on-call or out-of-hours duties until a period of induction and shadowing has been  undertaken and both you and the Supervising consultant are satisfied that you are competent and ready.  You will always have access to a senior doctor during out-of-hours periods.  

You will be allocated a named educational and clinical supervisor for the tenure of your post who will meet  regularly to agree and review short- and longer-term goals and personal development needs.  

Upon completion of training, you will receive a RCPE Certificate of Training, confirming that you have  completed an International Training Fellowship and a letter signed by the supervising consultant outlining  the specific competencies gained.  

Responsibilities 

Clinical Commitments:  

You will participate in the provision of scheduled and unscheduled care including attendance at out-patient  clinics and supervised ward rounds. You will also participate in a full-shift general medicine rota which will  include weekend shifts, night cover and out-of-hours work.

Administration:  

You will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of your patients and the running of  the department.  

Professional Development:  

You will be offered up to 10 days’ study leave each year to support relevant professional development.  

Personal Specification 

Essential Requirements: 

• MRCP(UK) Part 1 (Part 2 desirable) 

• Not passed MRCP (UK) PACES 

• An English language test result of either an Academic IELTS 7.5 (or more) with minimum 7.0  in each testing areas, or an OET Medicine test with minimum Grade B in each testing area • Clinical practice for 3 of the past 5 years and continuously in the past 12 months. • At least three years of full-time equivalent postgraduate training, including one year’s  internship and at least one year in general internal medicine. 

Tenure of Post 

The post will be offered on a fixed-term basis for a period of 2 years subject to satisfactory performance  review after 12 months. However, should your performance be unsatisfactory this will be managed  utilising the NHS Scotland Capability Policy (or Trust policy if not in Scotland) or if you choose to terminate  your involvement in the training prior to the scheduled completion date your employment would cease  from that date. 

Salary Scale and Other Conditions  

The terms and conditions of service are those determined by the National Terms and Conditions for  Medical and Dental Staff as amended from time to time. The fellowship will be offered on a full-time basis  with full rota commitment. 

Basic salary will be approximately £40,000 

Out-of-hours commitments will be commensurate with banding arrangements and payable up to 50% of  base salary, once participating on the rota. 

Subsistence: Financial subsistence may be offered from point of entry to the UK, in relation to expenses  incurred to take up the post and to provide support with accommodation costs where no hospital  accommodation is available, in line with each Trust or Board’s Removals and Relocation Expenses Policy.    

Annual Leave: You will have an entitlement to a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave and 8 days of public  holidays per annum. 

General: Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory medical clearance by the Occupational Health  Department of the Board or Trust, which would include acceptance of your status with regard to Hepatitis B  and clearance for exposure prone procedures. 

All posts are offered subject to satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, qualifications,  professional registration, references, and security checks. 

Medical Training Initiative – IMT Stage 1 application form can be downloaded from this page

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