West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Resident Doctor ST3/4 (MN37), Acute Medicine

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Trust Grade Regsitrar in Acute Medicine to join our integrated Acute Admissions Unit (AAU) and Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) and Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) at Watford General Hospital.

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of consultant Acute Physicians, contributing to high-quality medical decision-making and the delivery of care within our acute setting. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in acute medical care, with opportunities to participate in ambulatory services and service improvement initiatives.

You will be required to work standard hours with on-call commitments as required. Full details will be discussed at the interview.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality medical care within AAU, ACU and EAU, ensuring continuity of care for patients.

Support and implement medical treatment plans as directed by consultants.

Supervise and support junior medical staff, providing training and guidance where needed.

Undertake routine medical procedures and oversee patient care in Level 1 areas.

Participate in the ambulatory care service, assessing and treating patients who can be safely discharged the same day.

Engage in clinical governance, risk management, and audit participation.

Contribute to service improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.

Participate in the Trust's postgraduate education programmes.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,559 to £64,288 a year per annum plus 1B banding

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-F-10036

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure effective medical management of patients within the acute medical unit.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including Acute Physicians, Medical Physicians, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals.

Participate in on-call duties as required.

Actively contribute to teaching and mentoring junior medical staff.

Engage in clinical governance and audit activities to support service development.

Core Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, with on-call responsibilities as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure effective medical management of patients within the acute medical unit.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including Acute Physicians, Medical Physicians, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals.

Participate in on-call duties as required.

Actively contribute to teaching and mentoring junior medical staff.

Engage in clinical governance and audit activities to support service development.

Core Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, with on-call responsibilities as required.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

Medical Degree from a recognised UK or oversees University or Institution
MRCP or equivalent

Knowledge:

Essential

Documented completed audits during training.
Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research

Experience:

Essential

Completed Core Medical Training (CMT), ability to work as part of a team

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

Medical Degree from a recognised UK or oversees University or Institution
MRCP or equivalent

Knowledge:

Essential

Documented completed audits during training.
Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research

Experience:

Essential

Completed Core Medical Training (CMT), ability to work as part of a team

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)