Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Trust Resident Doctor in Acute Medicine to join our integrated Acute Admissions Unit (AAU) and Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) and Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) at Watford General Hospital.

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of consultant Acute Physicians, contributing to high-quality medical decision-making and the delivery of care within our acute setting. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in acute medical care, with opportunities to participate in ambulatory services and service improvement initiatives.

You will be required to work standard hours with on-call commitments as required. Full details will be discussed at the interview.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality medical care within AAU, ACU and EAU, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
• Support and implement medical treatment plans as directed by consultants.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff, providing training and guidance where needed.
• Undertake routine medical procedures and oversee patient care in Level 1 areas.
• Participate in the ambulatory care service, assessing and treating patients who can be safely discharged the same day.
• Engage in clinical governance, risk management, and audit participation.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
• Participate in the Trust's postgraduate education programmes.

About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, 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.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,121 to £69,976 a year
plus £149 HCA
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 360-F-11489-A
Job locations: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB

Job responsibilities

• Ensure effective medical management of patients within the acute medical unit.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including Acute Physicians, Medical Physicians, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.
• Actively contribute to teaching and mentoring junior medical staff.
• Engage in clinical governance and audit activities to support service development.
• Core Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, with on-call responsibilities as required

Person Specification
Education and qualifications:

• Essential: Medical Degree from a recognised UK or oversees University or Institution
• Essential: MRCP or equivalent

Knowledge:

• Essential: Documented completed audits during training.
• Essential: Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research

Experience:

• Essential: Completed Core Medical Training (CMT), ability to work as part of a team.
• Desirable: Able to demonstrate understanding of management and clinical governance issues.

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. 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.

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