Trust Resident Doctor, ST3/4 (MN37) - Anaesthetics and Critical Care
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £52,291 - £67,610 plus £149 HCA per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7797579/360-B-10761 |
Summary
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Specialty Doctors will be expected to exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility but ultimate responsibility for thepatientstheytreatwillrestwiththerelevantconsultant.Atleastonesessionperweekwillbe under consultant supervision.
The core hours are 08:00 to 18:00 and on call shifts are 08:00 to 20:30 and 20:00 to 08:30. The rota is currently 1:8 and includes normal days, long days and nights. Full details will be discussed at interview.
Responsibility will be to the College Tutor and the Clinical Director. The post holder will form one member of a full shift rota which may be in theatres, ICU or obstetrics.
In addition to daytime ICU shifts, work allocated may vary according to requirements and may include daytime PAs in main theatre, day surgery and obstetrics according to experience.
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
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.
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.
AllClinical FellowsinCriticalCareandAnaesthesiahaveacontinuingresponsibilityforthe properfunctioning oftheDepartment. As far asispractical,theappointeewill be expectedto provide emergency cover for colleagues when required.
Teaching, Audit and Clinical Governance half-days are multidisciplinary and will incorporate differentareasofCG,includingjointM&Mmeetings, clinicalaudit,complaintreviewandcritical incident reporting.All Specialty doctors are required to be involved in a clinical audit project.
This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
The Specialty Doctors will be expected to exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility but ultimate responsibility for thepatientstheytreatwillrestwiththerelevantconsultant.Atleastonesessionperweekwillbe under consultant supervision.
The core hours are 08:00 to 18:00 and on call shifts are 08:00 to 20:30 and 20:00 to 08:30. The rota is currently 1:8 and includes normal days, long days and nights. Full details will be discussed at interview.
Responsibility will be to the College Tutor and the Clinical Director. The post holder will form one member of a full shift rota which may be in theatres, ICU or obstetrics.
In addition to daytime ICU shifts, work allocated may vary according to requirements and may include daytime PAs in main theatre, day surgery and obstetrics according to experience.
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
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.
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.
AllClinical FellowsinCriticalCareandAnaesthesiahaveacontinuingresponsibilityforthe properfunctioning oftheDepartment. As far asispractical,theappointeewill be expectedto provide emergency cover for colleagues when required.
Teaching, Audit and Clinical Governance half-days are multidisciplinary and will incorporate differentareasofCG,includingjointM&Mmeetings, clinicalaudit,complaintreviewandcritical incident reporting.All Specialty doctors are required to be involved in a clinical audit project.
This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Feb 2026