Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for conscientious, enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate to join the Respiratory Department at Watford General Hospital.
We are seeking a dynamic Trust Resident Doctor ST1/2 in Respiratory - 4 months fix term post from December 2025 to March 2026.
It is a full time post with on call commitment.
Main duties of the job
Your role will involve continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care, undertaking ward duties, providing evidence-based care for patients in a multi-disciplinary setting and conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day-to-day duties of the clinical areas. The post-holder will be expected to work closely with appropriate nursing, professional, technical, and administrative and support staff.
The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring adequate clinical notes are made in accordance with good medical practice. A visit to the department is encouraged. Further information may be obtained from Dr Matthew Knight Clinical Lead Respiratory matthewknight@nhs.net
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, 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.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.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.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is full time Monday- Friday with on call commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Main duties of the post will involve seeing, diagnosing, and treating inpatients, referring to other clinicians or general practitioners where appropriate and providing junior doctor support to their consultant.
Duties in an emergency
There will be provision for junior doctors to join the on-call rota and contribute towards the GIM on call system for a supplemental increase in pay. This can be discussed further at interview.
Medical and Clinical Audit
The department is fully committed to the practice of Medical and Clinical Audit and will be expected to take part in this process.
The department has a programme of continuing quality improvement, in which the post holder may become involved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is full time Monday- Friday with on call commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Main duties of the post will involve seeing, diagnosing, and treating inpatients, referring to other clinicians or general practitioners where appropriate and providing junior doctor support to their consultant.
Duties in an emergency
There will be provision for junior doctors to join the on-call rota and contribute towards the GIM on call system for a supplemental increase in pay. This can be discussed further at interview.
Medical and Clinical Audit
The department is fully committed to the practice of Medical and Clinical Audit and will be expected to take part in this process.
The department has a programme of continuing quality improvement, in which the post holder may become involved.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Knowledge:
Essential
- Wide experience in adult general medicine
Desirable
- Experience of managing gastroenterology disorders
Experience:
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of managing gastroenterology disorders Higher degree in education
- Experience in education and training of medical staff, nurses and medical students
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Knowledge:
Essential
- Wide experience in adult general medicine
Desirable
- Experience of managing gastroenterology disorders
Experience:
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of managing gastroenterology disorders Higher degree in education
- Experience in education and training of medical staff, nurses and medical students
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.
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
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.
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).
