West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Trust Resident Doctor ST3/4 (MN37), Acute Medicine

The closing date is 18 November 2025

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated doctor looking to develop your skills in Acute Medicine? We are looking for Trust Resident Doctors to join our dynamic and supportive team within the Acute Admissions Unit (AAU) and Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) at Watford General Hospital.

Working alongside a team of eight Acute Medicine Consultants, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of acute medical presentations, participate in same-day emergency care, and contribute to high-quality patient care and service improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for doctors seeking to expand their clinical experience before applying for higher specialty training. The department operates Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, with participation in a rota as required.

Main duties of the job

You will provide Resident Doctor -level medical cover across AAU and EAU/ACU, ensuring continuity of care and timely review of acutely unwell patients. The post holder will lead the daily management of patients under consultant supervision, carry out key procedures, and support junior doctors and nursing teams.

You will also be encouraged to participate in teaching, clinical governance, audit, and service development. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise and have completed Core Medical Training (or equivalent). MRCP is desirable.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

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

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,291 to £67,610 a year including £149 HCA per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-F-10706

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical care for patients in the Acute Admissions and Emergency Assessment Units

Support same-day emergency care and ambulatory services

Supervise and teach junior medical staff

Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions, ward rounds, and handovers

Undertake procedures within scope of practice and competency

Engage in clinical governance, quality improvement, and audit

Core hours: 09:0017:00, Monday to Friday (on-call commitments as required)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical care for patients in the Acute Admissions and Emergency Assessment Units

Support same-day emergency care and ambulatory services

Supervise and teach junior medical staff

Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions, ward rounds, and handovers

Undertake procedures within scope of practice and competency

Engage in clinical governance, quality improvement, and audit

Core hours: 09:0017:00, Monday to Friday (on-call commitments 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

Desirable

Able to demonstrate understanding of management and clinical governance issues

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

Desirable

Able to demonstrate understanding of management and clinical governance issues

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)