West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Trust Resident Doctor, ST3/4 (MN37) - Anaesthetics and Critical Care

The closing date is 24 February 2026

Job summary

The Specialty Doctors will be expected to exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility but ultimate responsibility for the patients they treat will rest with the relevant consultant. At least one session per week will be 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,291 to £67,610 a year plus £149 HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-B-10761

Job locations

Cross Site

Watford

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Job description

Job responsibilities

All Clinical Fellows in Critical Care and Anaesthesia have a continuing responsibility for the proper functioning of the Department. As far as is practical, the appointee will be expected to provide emergency cover for colleagues when required.

Teaching, Audit and Clinical Governance half-days are multidisciplinary and will incorporate different areas of CG, including joint M&M meetings, clinical audit, complaint review and critical incident reporting. All Specialty doctors are required to be involved in a clinical audit project.

Job description

Job responsibilities

All Clinical Fellows in Critical Care and Anaesthesia have a continuing responsibility for the proper functioning of the Department. As far as is practical, the appointee will be expected to provide emergency cover for colleagues when required.

Teaching, Audit and Clinical Governance half-days are multidisciplinary and will incorporate different areas of CG, including joint M&M meetings, clinical audit, complaint review and critical incident reporting. All Specialty doctors are required to be involved in a clinical audit project.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCA Part I Anaesthesia or equivalent

Desirable

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists Member of Intensive Care Society EDIC/EDAIC

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Core Level Training certificate (CLTC) or equivalent

Experience:

Essential

  • Sufficient years in anaesthesia and critical care

Desirable

  • Previous experience in critical care and transfer medicine
Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCA Part I Anaesthesia or equivalent

Desirable

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists Member of Intensive Care Society EDIC/EDAIC

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Core Level Training certificate (CLTC) or equivalent

Experience:

Essential

  • Sufficient years in anaesthesia and critical care

Desirable

  • Previous experience in critical care and transfer medicine

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

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Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr. Sampath Shenoy

Sampath.shenoy@nhs.net

01923217604

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,291 to £67,610 a year plus £149 HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-B-10761

Job locations

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB


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