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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Trust Grade Registrar (ST3-5 equivalent)

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is looking to appoint a Locally Employed Doctor Registrar grade (LED) to work within our General Medicine department. Our General Medicine service covers care for a 31 bedded and 17 bedded Medical Ward encompassing General Medical and Geriatrics and also Medical Outliers located on Surgical Wards (50% of which are over the age of 75).

Main duties of the job

This post gives the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to experience General and Geriatric medicine in a busy DGH setting with daily Consultant supervision. This role is particularly ideal as a stepping stone to gain experience within a Senior role. You will be expected to take an active role in the department, participating in daily ward and board rounds, implementation of early assessment, diagnostics and clinical management of patients in all our areas. There are two roles vacant, one is ward based only with no on call commitments (Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00) and the other ward based with on call commitments.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£65,048 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000292

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will jointly be responsible for supervising General (Internal) Medicine ward in-patients and resident doctors, outpatient clinics and ward referrals from other firms (with consultant supervision). The successful applicant will take part in the acute medical take rota. Full induction from both a corporate and local perspective will be provided.

The admissions are an unselected acute adult medical take. The post will work under the supervision of the General (Internal) Medicine Consultants for both inpatient and outpatient work.

The post holder will conduct ward rounds with the resident doctors, ensuring all patients are seen daily. This will develop leadership and supervision skills as the Registrar is a key link in coordinating resident doctor leave on the ward and ensuring that all patients are safely reviewed when shortfalls occur.

The Registrars play a key role in ensuring medical team input into the Red2Green at the board round meetings which takes place twice daily on each ward. This is a ward based, MDT in which the treatment and discharge plan for each patient on the ward is reviewed with a view to eliminating bottlenecks and non-treatment related delays.

The post holder will assist in teaching and supervising the FY2 and FY1 and IMT1/2 in practical procedures and in their clinical learning.

The post operates at the ST3 level or above (dependent on the post holder’s experience and qualifications) within the firm structure and as such is most suitable for a candidate with MRCP wishing to gain further experience at ST level in General (Internal) Medicine and Care of the Elderly Medicine. The post offers excellent experience in Acute, General Medicine and Care of the Elderly Medicine.

The post holder will work closely with the medical team and wider multidisciplinary clinical team in their area of work to deliver high quality patient care. The post holder will also support the consultant in driving forward service improvements according to the changing and increasing needs of the population.

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will jointly be responsible for supervising General (Internal) Medicine ward in-patients and resident doctors, outpatient clinics and ward referrals from other firms (with consultant supervision). The successful applicant will take part in the acute medical take rota. Full induction from both a corporate and local perspective will be provided.

The admissions are an unselected acute adult medical take. The post will work under the supervision of the General (Internal) Medicine Consultants for both inpatient and outpatient work.

The post holder will conduct ward rounds with the resident doctors, ensuring all patients are seen daily. This will develop leadership and supervision skills as the Registrar is a key link in coordinating resident doctor leave on the ward and ensuring that all patients are safely reviewed when shortfalls occur.

The Registrars play a key role in ensuring medical team input into the Red2Green at the board round meetings which takes place twice daily on each ward. This is a ward based, MDT in which the treatment and discharge plan for each patient on the ward is reviewed with a view to eliminating bottlenecks and non-treatment related delays.

The post holder will assist in teaching and supervising the FY2 and FY1 and IMT1/2 in practical procedures and in their clinical learning.

The post operates at the ST3 level or above (dependent on the post holder’s experience and qualifications) within the firm structure and as such is most suitable for a candidate with MRCP wishing to gain further experience at ST level in General (Internal) Medicine and Care of the Elderly Medicine. The post offers excellent experience in Acute, General Medicine and Care of the Elderly Medicine.

The post holder will work closely with the medical team and wider multidisciplinary clinical team in their area of work to deliver high quality patient care. The post holder will also support the consultant in driving forward service improvements according to the changing and increasing needs of the population.

 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • PACES
  • Valid ALS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of geriatric medicine, General (Internal) Medicine and UK acute medicine and ambulatory care
  • Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
  • Experience of guideline appraisals
  • Participation of relevant audits
  • Experience of literature appraisal and report writing

Desirable

  • Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine
  • Implementation of evidence-based guidelines
  • Participation in relevant national audits
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration with a licence to practice
  • PACES
  • Valid ALS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of geriatric medicine, General (Internal) Medicine and UK acute medicine and ambulatory care
  • Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
  • Experience of guideline appraisals
  • Participation of relevant audits
  • Experience of literature appraisal and report writing

Desirable

  • Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine
  • Implementation of evidence-based guidelines
  • Participation in relevant national audits

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Delivery Manager

Natalie Howilings

natalie.howlings@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£65,048 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000292

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


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