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Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registrar in General Medicine

The closing date is 26 May 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated doctor to join the General Internal Medicine (GIM) team at St Peter's Hospital. The post holder will be an integral part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care to acutely unwell medical patients. The role involves active participation in daily ward rounds, inpatient care, and the general medicine on-call rota. Under the supervision of Consultants, the post holder will gain extensive experience managing a broad range of medical conditions.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service development. They will also contribute to the supervision and education of junior doctors, working collaboratively with allied health professionals to ensure a patient-centred approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves close liaison with internal departments and external healthcare providers. The post offers a valuable opportunity for clinical development within a forward-thinking Trust that prioritises staff training, service innovation, and the achievement of national performance targets.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of safe, effective medical care as part of the GIM service at St Peter's Hospital. Core responsibilities include the daily clinical assessment and management of medical inpatients, with active participation in consultant-led ward rounds. The doctor will work as part of a multidisciplinary.

Participation in the General Medicine full-shift on-call rota is a central component of the role, including evenings, nights, and weekends, ensuring the provision of 24/7 acute medical services. The post holder will take responsibility for initial assessment and stabilisation of acutely unwell patients and support timely referral and escalation to specialist services where appropriate.

A strong commitment to clinical governance is required, with involvement in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to Trust guidelines and national standards. The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of documentation, support safe handover practices, and contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role also includes supervision of foundation doctors and support for nursing and allied health staff. The post holder will be approachable, collaborative, and proactive in teaching, mentoring, and sharing clinical knowledge to enhance team performance and patient outcomes. Attendance at educational sessions and engagement in personal professional development are also expected.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • On-site Nurseries
  • On-site staff cafes
  • On-site parking
  • Support in career development
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-MD3188-AM

Job locations

St Peter's Hospital

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will take part in regular ward rounds and provide ongoing clinical care to inpatients in General Internal Medicine. Duties include the assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of acute medical conditions.

The post holder will also support junior medical staff through supervision, training, and mentorship, and act as a point of contact for clinical queries from nursing and allied health professionals. They will maintain accurate and timely documentation and ensure effective communication with General Practitioners and other services involved in patient care. Engagement in regular audits, quality improvement projects, and adherence to Trust policies and national clinical guidelines is expected.

There is a strong emphasis on continued professional development, with support available to meet competencies as outlined in the GIM curriculum. The doctor is also expected to participate in internal cover arrangements during colleagues' absence, with flexibility around working hours when needed. Active involvement in departmental meetings, staff forums, and Trust initiatives to enhance care delivery and meet strategic goals is encouraged.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will take part in regular ward rounds and provide ongoing clinical care to inpatients in General Internal Medicine. Duties include the assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of acute medical conditions.

The post holder will also support junior medical staff through supervision, training, and mentorship, and act as a point of contact for clinical queries from nursing and allied health professionals. They will maintain accurate and timely documentation and ensure effective communication with General Practitioners and other services involved in patient care. Engagement in regular audits, quality improvement projects, and adherence to Trust policies and national clinical guidelines is expected.

There is a strong emphasis on continued professional development, with support available to meet competencies as outlined in the GIM curriculum. The doctor is also expected to participate in internal cover arrangements during colleagues' absence, with flexibility around working hours when needed. Active involvement in departmental meetings, staff forums, and Trust initiatives to enhance care delivery and meet strategic goals is encouraged.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP part 1, 2 and 3
  • Advanced Life Support certification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial NHS experience
  • Broad-based experience in General Internal Medicine, including managing acutely unwell adult patients
  • Recent experience of acute medical take and inpatient ward-based care

Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance, audit and risk management
  • Good clinical judgement and decision-making skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP part 1, 2 and 3
  • Advanced Life Support certification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial NHS experience
  • Broad-based experience in General Internal Medicine, including managing acutely unwell adult patients
  • Recent experience of acute medical take and inpatient ward-based care

Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance, audit and risk management
  • Good clinical judgement and decision-making skills

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).

Additional information

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Bernadett Balogh

b.balogh@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-MD3188-AM

Job locations

St Peter's Hospital

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


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