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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Doctor ST3+ in Acute Medicine

The closing date is 20 April 2026

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Job summary

Join Our Acute Medicine Team - ST3-8 Posts

We are pleased to offer exciting opportunities for ST3-8 doctors to join our Acute Medicine Department at the Royal United Hospital. These posts provide outstanding exposure to all aspects of acute care and offer excellent learning and development opportunities within a supportive, hands-on environment.

About the DepartmentAcute Medicine at the RUH is a dynamic and fast-paced service centred around:

  • A 25-bedded Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), working closely alongside the Emergency Department
  • A newly refurbished MedicalSame Day Emergency Care (SDEC)area
  • An 18-bedded Medical Short Stay Ward (MSS)

Our teams provide front-door assessment, rapid diagnostics and early treatment for patients presenting with a wide range of acute medical conditions.

Training & SupportYou will work under close day-to-day supervision from our Consultants in Acute Medicine and be supported by a large, experienced team that includes 2 Specialist Doctors, 3 Registrars, 8 SHOs, 7 F2/F1s and 7 MNP/ACPs. Together, this team manages the acute take Monday to Friday and provides overnight ward cover for medical patients across the hospital, supported by ward-based teams.

If you are enthusiastic, committed and keen to progress your career in Acute Medicine, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

Emergency admissions between 08:00 and 17:00 are managed by our Acute Physicians, with out-of-hours admissions overseen by a team of 24 general medical consultants, including those in Acute Medicine. Frail and elderly patients are cared for by our dedicated Frailty Flying Squad, Medical Nurse Practitioners (MNPs) and Care of the Elderly consultants. The on-take Specialist Registrar plays a key role in coordinating and running the integrated medical 'take', working closely with the wider acute medicine team.

You will be part of a full shift rota providing comprehensive cover for both the acute medical take and inpatient wards, supported by experienced ward-based medical teams. This structure ensures excellent clinical exposure, consistent consultant support and a strong learning environment across all areas of acute care.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum, pro rata (if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7849650

Job locations

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full MRCP ALS

Desirable

  • Experience in an acute speciality at STR level (or equivalent outside UK)

Postgraduate Experience

Essential

  • Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.

Ability Knowledge, Clinical Skills and Technical Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of own limitations.
  • Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
  • Good general medical knowledge and ability to supervise the acute medical take at STR level
  • Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and out patients
  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Able to prioritise clinical need
  • Able to maximise safety and minimise risk

Desirable

  • Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full MRCP ALS

Desirable

  • Experience in an acute speciality at STR level (or equivalent outside UK)

Postgraduate Experience

Essential

  • Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.

Ability Knowledge, Clinical Skills and Technical Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of own limitations.
  • Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
  • Good general medical knowledge and ability to supervise the acute medical take at STR level
  • Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and out patients
  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Able to prioritise clinical need
  • Able to maximise safety and minimise risk

Desirable

  • Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine

Dr Sarah Gillett

sarahgillett@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum, pro rata (if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7849650

Job locations

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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