Job summary
The Respiratory Department based at Watford General Hospital and the post-holder will be accountable to the relevant Respiratory Consultant on their ward.
Doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day-to-day duties of the clinicalareas.
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 accordancewith good medical practice.
The post-holder may, on occasions, be asked to assist in the teaching of medical students.
Main duties of the job
As an ST3 Respiratory Doctor, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of high-quality respiratory care. You will:
Manage and review inpatients under the care of the respiratory team, including acute admissions and patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
Support the running of outpatient clinics and diagnostics such as pleural procedures, bronchoscopy, and lung function testing. Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case discussions, and ward rounds.
Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and teaching of junior colleagues and students.
Work collaboratively with the wider medical and nursing teams to ensure patient safety, continuity of care, and service efficiency.
About us
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and compassionate doctor who demonstrates: Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making appropriate to ST3 level.
Excellent communication skills able to liaise clearly with patients, families, and colleagues.
Team player mindset works well within a multidisciplinary team and under supervision.
Organisational and time management skills able to prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment.
A clear interest in respiratory medicine and a desire to develop experience and knowledge in the specialty.
Commitment to learning and service improvement participates in training, audit, and teaching activities.
Professionalism and a patient-centred approach consistently delivering compassionate, safe care.
A clear interest in respiratory medicine and a desire to develop experience and knowledge in the specialty.
Commitment to learning and service improvement participates in training, audit, and teaching activities.
Professionalism and a patient-centred approach consistently delivering compassionate, safe care.
The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of consultants, specialist nurses, and physiologists to deliver high-quality care across outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and specialist asthma services.
They will have the opportunity to develop expertise in lung cancer pathways, contribute to ongoing service development and transformation projects, and engage in clinical research activities. The role also includes participation in medical education, including the supervision and training of junior doctors, as well as attendance at weekly departmental teaching sessions.
This position is well-suited for individuals pursuing a career in respiratory medicine and offers structured learning, mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to national asthma guidelines and audits.
This is a full time post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and compassionate doctor who demonstrates: Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making appropriate to ST3 level.
Excellent communication skills able to liaise clearly with patients, families, and colleagues.
Team player mindset works well within a multidisciplinary team and under supervision.
Organisational and time management skills able to prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment.
A clear interest in respiratory medicine and a desire to develop experience and knowledge in the specialty.
Commitment to learning and service improvement participates in training, audit, and teaching activities.
Professionalism and a patient-centred approach consistently delivering compassionate, safe care.
A clear interest in respiratory medicine and a desire to develop experience and knowledge in the specialty.
Commitment to learning and service improvement participates in training, audit, and teaching activities.
Professionalism and a patient-centred approach consistently delivering compassionate, safe care.
The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of consultants, specialist nurses, and physiologists to deliver high-quality care across outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and specialist asthma services.
They will have the opportunity to develop expertise in lung cancer pathways, contribute to ongoing service development and transformation projects, and engage in clinical research activities. The role also includes participation in medical education, including the supervision and training of junior doctors, as well as attendance at weekly departmental teaching sessions.
This position is well-suited for individuals pursuing a career in respiratory medicine and offers structured learning, mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to national asthma guidelines and audits.
This is a full time post.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment.
- Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02 (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post.
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes FRCS/MRCP other Degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent).
Knowledge:
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date.
- Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition. Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training.
Experience:
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc.
- Able to prioritize clinical need. Understands current clinical issues in specialty.
- Aware of own limitations and knows when to ask for help from senior colleagues.
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice.
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk.
Desirable
- Knowledge or UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and interprofessional relationships.
- Knowledge of current issues in the NHS.
- Computer literate.
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
- Has participated in clinical audit.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment.
- Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02 (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post.
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes FRCS/MRCP other Degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent).
Knowledge:
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date.
- Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition. Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training.
Experience:
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc.
- Able to prioritize clinical need. Understands current clinical issues in specialty.
- Aware of own limitations and knows when to ask for help from senior colleagues.
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice.
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk.
Desirable
- Knowledge or UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and interprofessional relationships.
- Knowledge of current issues in the NHS.
- Computer literate.
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
- Has participated in clinical audit.
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).
