Resident Doctor, ST3/4 (MN37), Respiratory Medicine

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual for the Respiratory Department at Watford General Hospital. Responsibilities include managing inpatients, supporting outpatient clinics, and participating in multidisciplinary teams. The role focuses on patient safety, service efficiency, and staff development, all while embracing innovation in clinical care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to ongoing healthcare advancements and improve patient outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Competent at organizing day-to-day clinical duties.
• Ability to manage and review inpatient care.
• Experience with outpatient clinics and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review inpatients under the care of the respiratory team.
• Support outpatient clinics and diagnostics such as pleural procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds.

Job description

The Respiratory Department based at Watford General Hospital and the post-holder will be accountable to the relevant Respiratory Consultant on their ward.

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 appropriate nursing, professional, technical, and administrative and support staff.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring adequate clinical notes are made in accordance with good medical practice.

The post-holder may, on occasions, be asked to assist in the teaching of medical students.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review inpatients under the care of the respiratory team, including acute admissions and patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
• Support the running of outpatient clinics and diagnostics such as pleural procedures, bronchoscopy, and lung function testing.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case discussions, and ward rounds.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and teaching of junior colleagues and students.
• Work collaboratively with the wider medical and nursing teams to ensure patient safety, continuity of care, and service efficiency.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, 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 closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance.