Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the medical team working in the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) and Medical Same Day Emergency Care (mSDEC) at Royal Derby Hospital.

Aimed at middle grade doctors who want to gain further experience and confidence in acute medicine, these posts will provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills and to work closely with consultant physicians from various sub-specialties on the MAU/mSDEC.

Our reshaped services will provide the Clinical Fellows with a strong sense of teamwork, pride and opportunities for professional development. These posts are all at the interface between primary and secondary care, and require excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work the following shifts on MAU 08.00-16.00, 15.00-00.30 , 20:30-08:30 Saturday and Sunday 08:00-21:00, 20;30-08:30 mSDEC 08:00-16:00, 11:00-19:00, 15:00-23:00.

You will support the nursing team, other middle grade doctors, junior medical staff and the Consultant Physician on MAU/mSDEC.

Applicants must have completed at least 4 year's post-qualification experience either in the UK or abroad; and have experience in Acute Medicine/ Medical specialities. In addition, candidates must have experience and confidence of NHS systems and practices (or equivalent) and must hold full MRCP qualification.

All applicants must have Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application.

You will be employed on Local terms and conditions. The salary will mirror the NHS Doctors and Dentist in Training (England) 2016.

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Details
Date posted: 24 June 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £65,048 a year per annum (plus OOH)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 320-MDR-7890618-DKR-A

Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Provision of medical care to the MAU/mSDEC & Acute Medicine services.
• Assessment and management of patients on MAU/mSDEC.
• Active participation in Clinical Governance, audit & teaching activities.
• Administrative tasks for the services.
• Keeping up to date with guidelines, protocols and clinical skills
• Participating in CME & CPD
• Participation in annual appraisal & job planning
• Working flexibly across MAU and mSDEC

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification (2)
• Full MRCP UK (2)
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support certification (2)

Eligibility
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of submitting application
• A minimum 4 years post qualification medical experience in the UK or abroad, including experience in Acute Medicine or Medical specialities

Desirable

• Experience at middle grade level
• 6 months experience in NHS hospitals (not including clinical attachments)

Clinical Knowledge
Essential

• Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
• Experience and confidence of NHS systems and practices (or equivalent)

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.