Trust Grade Foundation Year 1- General Surgery | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £34,115 - £37,972 plus £149 HCA per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Watford, WD180HB |
| Cwmni: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7809275/360-B-10963 |
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The Foundation Year 1 (FY1) Doctor is a newly qualified medical practitioner undertaking the first year of the UK Foundation Programme. The post holder works under close supervision to develop core clinical competencies in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients across a range of specialties.
The role combines direct patient care, participation in multidisciplinary teams, and ongoing professional development to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate clinical practice. It is also part of an on-call rota.
· Assess and clerk patients admitted to the ward or acute care setting.
· Perform comprehensive history-taking and physical examinations.
· Formulate differential diagnoses and initial management plans under supervision.
· Prescribe medications safely in accordance with local and national guidelines.
· Perform routine clinical procedures appropriate to level of competence (e.g., venepuncture, cannulation, ABGs).
· Review and monitor patients’ progress, documenting findings clearly in medical records.
· Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients appropriately.
· Participate in daily ward rounds and contribute to patient management discussions.
· Liaise with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and specialty teams.
· Complete discharge summaries and ensure accurate handover of care.
· Attend multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings where required.
· Participate in out-of-hours rotas, including nights and weekends, as scheduled.
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.
Core Hours are up to 48 per week on average
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The postholder will be indemnified by thetrust for all NHS work undertaken as part of the contract of employment.
It is advised however that in addition the post holder should take out adequate professional defence cover for such activities as do not fall within the scope of the Trustindemnityscheme,suchasworkundertakenoutsidetheNHS, suchasGoodSamaritanacts.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026