Job summary
This is a twelve-month post in Oncology, Respiratory and Gastroenterology without commitment to the out of hour on calls; there is the option to undertake locum shift at weekends and in the evenings. We would encourage applicants to get in touch prior to interview via our Deputy Medical Education Manager emma.clements5@nhs.net or the Physician Tutor Dr Tina Mehta tmehta@nhs.net.

This is a non-training post that provides excellent learning opportunities and can help to prepare candidates for primary qualifications in their chosen field. As well as the valuable clinical experience, protected time for weekly teaching, we provide self-development time to concentrate on quality improvement projects, research and other areas tailored to the individual's training requirements. All doctors, regardless of training status receive an educational supervisor and study budget.

Oncology August 2026 - December 2026
Respiratory December 2026 - April 2027
Gastroenterology April 2027 - August 2027

Main duties of the job
4 month posts in Oncology, Respiratory and Gastroenterology primarily ward based at CT1/2 level supporting foundation residents and medical nurse practitioners with inpatient care, under the supervision of middle grades and consultants with the option to undertake outpatient clinics and procedures.

About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Details
Date posted
14 August 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Doctor - other

Salary
£54,499 a year

Per annum

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
427-8122183

Job locations
Royal United Hospitals Bath
Combe Road
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
4 month posts in Oncology, Respiratory and Gastroenterology primarily ward based at CT1/2 level supporting foundation residents and medical nurse practitioners with inpatient care, under the supervision of middle grades and consultants with the option to undertake outpatient clinics and procedures.

For greater detail, please refer to attached Job description and Person Specification

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Do you have current, UK GMC registration?
• Have you completed a 2 year Foundation programme?
• ALS Certificate

Desirable

• MRCP Part 1
• Full MRCP

Experience
Desirable

• Previous experience within Trust
• Post foundation experience within a medical speciality

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 Hospitals Bath
Combe Road
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Physician College Tutor
Dr Tina Mehta
tmehta@nhs.net

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.