About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Trust Resident Doctor ST3/4 (MN37) to join our friendly and supportive Diabetes and Endocrinology team at Watford General Hospital.
This post is offered on a 12 month fixed term basis, with programmed activities to be agreed in line with service requirements.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist experience in the management of complex diabetes and endocrine disorders while contributing to the delivery of high-quality General Internal Medicine care. Working alongside a team of experienced consultants and a multidisciplinary workforce, you will gain valuable clinical experience, participate in teaching, audit and quality improvement activities, and play a key role in delivering safe, patient-centred care.
We are looking for a doctor who is committed to clinical excellence, works well within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrates strong communication skills, and is keen to further develop their knowledge and skills within Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Core departmental hours are generally Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The post holder will also participate in the General Internal Medicine on-call rota, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. Full details of the rota will be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality inpatient care for patients with Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine conditions, working as part of a consultant-led multidisciplinary team. Duties include patient assessment, diagnosis, investigation and treatment planning, daily ward reviews, monitoring progress, completing discharge summaries and maintaining accurate clinical records.
The post holder will contribute specialist diabetes and endocrine advice across the Trust, participate in consultant-led ward rounds, and work closely with specialist nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, therapists and colleagues from other specialties to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
The role also includes participation in teaching, clinical audit, quality improvement and governance activities. We are looking for a motivated doctor with excellent communication and organisational skills, strong clinical knowledge, the ability to prioritise workload effectively, work collaboratively within a team, and recognise when senior support is required. A commitment to safe, compassionate and patient-centred care is essential.
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
The post holder will support the delivery of inpatient Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine services at Watford General Hospital. Responsibilities include assessing and managing patients, undertaking investigations, reviewing and acting on results, contributing to consultant-led ward rounds, providing specialist diabetes and endocrine input, maintaining accurate clinical records, and completing discharge documentation.
The role involves close multidisciplinary working with consultants, specialty doctors, foundation doctors, diabetes and endocrine specialist nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, therapists and colleagues from other specialties to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care. The post holder will also participate in departmental teaching, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, and contribute to service development within the department.
Core departmental hours are generally Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The successful candidate will also participate in the General Internal Medicine on-call rota, including evening, night, weekend and bank holiday shifts on a rotational basis. Full details will be discussed at interview.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications: Essential
Medical Degree from a recognised UK or oversees University or Institution Having passed MRCP Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment Full registration with license to practice with General Medical Council
Desirable
Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes Other degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent
Knowledge: Essential
Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
Desirable
Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
Experience: Essential
Satisfactory completion of post (or equivalent certificated evidence of competence at the time of taking up post
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
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.
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Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)