Resident Doctor (ST1/2 ) MN35, Gastroenterology - Medicine

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a dedicated Resident Doctor for a 4-month fixed-term position in Gastroenterology. The successful candidate will be responsible for patient care, diagnosis, and treatment in a supportive environment. Candidates must have GMC registration and MRCP qualifications. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Staff wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience of managing gastroenterology disorders is desirable.
• Higher degree in education is favorable.
• Experience in education and training of medical staff is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating inpatients and referring to other clinicians.
• Participating in Medical and Clinical Audit.
• Organizing day-to-day duties of clinical areas as required.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Wide experience in adult general medicine

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for conscientious, enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate to join the Gastroenterology Department at Watford General Hospital.

We are seeking a dynamic individual for a Resident Doctor AT1/2 in Gastroenterology – a 4‑month fixed‑term post from December 2025 to March 2026.

It is a full‑time post with on‑call commitment.

Main Duties

Your role will involve continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care, undertaking ward duties, providing evidence‑based care in a multi‑disciplinary setting and conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day‑to‑day duties of the clinical areas.

The post‑holder will be expected to work closely with nursing, professional, technical and administrative staff and to ensure adequate clinical notes are made in accordance with good medical practice.

For further information contact Dr Mark Fullard, Clinical Lead Gastroenterology, [e-mail].

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‑imagining 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.

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 [e-mail].

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.

Key Details

• Date posted: 11 November 2025
• 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: 4 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 360‑A‑10731
• Location: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB

Duties and Responsibilities

This post is full time Monday‑Friday with on‑call commitments.

The main duties of the post will involve seeing, diagnosing, and treating inpatients; referring to other clinicians or general practitioners where appropriate; and providing junior doctor support to their consultant.

Duties in an emergency

Junior doctors will join the on‑call rota and contribute towards the GIM on‑call system for a supplemental increase in pay; this can be discussed further at interview.

Medical and Clinical Audit

The department is fully committed to the practice of Medical and Clinical Audit and will be expected to take part in this process. The department has a programme of continuing quality improvement, in which the post‑holder may become involved.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications – Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Education and Qualifications – Desirable

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Knowledge – Essential

• Wide experience in adult general medicine

Knowledge – Desirable

• Experience of managing gastroenterology disorders

Experience – Essential

• Enthusiasm for teaching
• An awareness of current speciality specific developments and initiatives

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of managing gastroenterology disorders
• Higher degree in education
• Experience in education and training of medical staff, nurses and medical students

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 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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB

Website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk