Trust Resident Doctor ST3/4 (MN37), Acute Medicine | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £52,291 - £67,610 including £149 HCA per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7610980/360-F-10706 |
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.
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.
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
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
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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.
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: 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday (on-call commitments as required)
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025