Resident Doctor (ST1/2) MN35, Emergency Medicine

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watford seeks a dedicated Resident Doctor at ST1/2 Level for their A&E Department. This 12-month fixed-term position offers a competitive salary between £44,170 to £57,397 annually and requires GMC registration. Ideal candidates will demonstrate competence in basic procedures and an ability to prioritize clinical needs. The role includes flexible full-time hours and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment.
• Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02 posts.
• Competent in CPR, infection control, and physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Working within a dedicated rota according to service requirements.
• Provide Emergency Medicine services at Watford General Hospital.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and Clinical Director.

Skills

Competent in basic procedures

Able to prioritise clinical needs

Knowledge of UK health systems

Education

Eligible for GMC registration

Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the A&E Department at Watford General Hospital. We are seeking to recruit a Resident doctor at ST1/2 Level. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team committed to excellence in patient care and staff.

The post is to start from January 2026 for 12 months, fixed term.

Applicants are invited to apply for the above Resident Doctor post in Accident & Emergency at Watford General Hospital.

The department sees approximately 95,000 new patients per annum and is staffed by 26 FY2, 1 ST1, 9 Clinical Fellows, 3 SpR, 10 Consultants, plus a dedicated team of Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Please apply online. This advert will close as soon as we receive a sufficient number of applications. We are actively pursuing equal opportunities.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job responsibilities

Resident Doctors ST1/2 (MN35) will be working on a dedicated rota as decided by the Clinical Director and Rota team according to the service requirements. The role will include unsocial hours (weekends, evenings, nights).

The 24‑hour Emergency Medicine services, supported by full acute hospital services, are focussed at Watford General Hospital which has recently been extensively upgraded.

Nursing staff includes 12 nurses on duty during daytime shifts, 7 nurses at night, and an Emergency Nurse Practitioner covering the minor injury unit in A&E.

The Emergency Medicine directorate is part of the Clinical Management Unit Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine, with shared management across the West Hertfordshire Acute Trust. Management of the Emergency Department is under a single Clinical Director for Emergency Medicine.

It has a 9‑bedded Resuscitation Room and a dedicated Children’s Emergency Department. The hospital is a Major Trauma Unit, part of the North West London Trauma Network.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications (Essential)

• Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
• Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02 posts (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post

Education and qualifications (Desirable)

• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
• Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)

Knowledge (Essential)

• Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter‑professional relationships
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
• Has participated in clinical audit

Experience (Essential)

• Able to prioritise clinical needs
• Understands current clinical issues in specialty
• Aware of own limitations, utilises consultants & senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help

Experience (Desirable)

• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
• Has participated in clinical audit

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception 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 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.

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

Job details

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £44,170 to £57,397 a year including £149 HCA per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 360-F-10683

Job locations: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB

Employer details

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk