Registrar in General Medicine

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated doctor to join the General Internal Medicine team at St Peters Hospital. The role involves active participation in patient care, daily ward rounds, and quality improvement initiatives, offering extensive experience in managing a variety of medical conditions. This position is ideal for those looking to develop their clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

On-site Nurseries

On-site staff cafes

On-site parking

Support in career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Medical degree required with training in General Internal Medicine.
• Experience in managing acute medical conditions is essential.
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Daily clinical assessment and management of medical inpatients.
• Participation in consultant-led ward rounds and on-call rota.
• Supervision and mentorship of junior medical staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Governance

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated doctor to join the General Internal Medicine (GIM) team at St Peters Hospital. The post holder will be an integral part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care to acutely unwell medical patients. The role involves active participation in daily ward rounds, inpatient care, and the general medicine on-call rota. Under the supervision of Consultants, the post holder will gain extensive experience managing a broad range of medical conditions.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service development. They will also contribute to the supervision and education of junior doctors, working collaboratively with allied health professionals to ensure a patient-centred approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves close liaison with internal departments and external healthcare providers. The post offers a valuable opportunity for clinical development within a forward-thinking Trust that prioritises staff training, service innovation, and the achievement of national performance targets.

The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of safe, effective medical care as part of the GIM service at St Peters Hospital. Core responsibilities include the daily clinical assessment and management of medical inpatients, with active participation in consultant-led ward rounds. The doctor will work as part of a multidisciplinary.

Participation in the General Medicine full-shift on-call rota is a central component of the role, including evenings, nights, and weekends, ensuring the provision of 24/7 acute medical services. The post holder will take responsibility for initial assessment and stabilisation of acutely unwell patients and support timely referral and escalation to specialist services where appropriate.

A strong commitment to clinical governance is required, with involvement in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to Trust guidelines and national standards. The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of documentation, support safe handover practices, and contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role also includes supervision of foundation doctors and support for nursing and allied health staff. The post holder will be approachable, collaborative, and proactive in teaching, mentoring, and sharing clinical knowledge to enhance team performance and patient outcomes. Attendance at educational sessions and engagement in personal professional development are also expected.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

On-site Nurseries

On-site staff cafes

On-site parking

Support in career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

www.asph-careers.org

The post holder will take part in regular ward rounds and provide ongoing clinical care to inpatients in General Internal Medicine. Duties include the assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of acute medical conditions.

The post holder will also support junior medical staff through supervision, training, and mentorship, and act as a point of contact for clinical queries from nursing and allied health professionals. They will maintain accurate and timely documentation and ensure effective communication with General Practitioners and other services involved in patient care. Engagement in regular audits, quality improvement projects, and adherence to Trust policies and national clinical guidelines is expected.

There is a strong emphasis on continued professional development, with support available to meet competencies as outlined in the GIM curriculum. The doctor is also expected to participate in internal cover arrangements during colleagues' absence, with flexibility around working hours when needed. Active involvement in departmental meetings, staff forums, and Trust initiatives to enhance care delivery and meet strategic goals is encouraged.