Trust Doctor (ST1-2) for RUH Hospital at Home

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bath is looking for an ST1 – ST2 grade trust doctor for its Hospital at Home service. This fixed-term role until March 2026 involves delivering high-quality care to patients in their homes, participating in a multi-disciplinary team, and requires UK driving capability. Ideal candidates should have relevant medical qualifications and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Holistic wellbeing programme

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• Able to drive in the UK and car ownership preferred.
• MRCP or equivalent is desirable.
• Extensive experience in Geriatric Medicine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visiting patients at home.
• Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Skills

Ability to assess acutely unwell frail older people

Very good communication skills

Experience working in NHS in the UK

Education

MBChB, MBBS or equivalent

Completion of F1 training or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This post is for an ST1 – ST2 grade trust doctor for RUH Hospital at Home. Starting as soon as possible, this is a fixed-term contract to 31/3/2026.

The post holder will provide expert assistance to the multi-disciplinary team in delivering a high-quality service to patients cared for under Hospital at Home. The post holder is expected to participate in all aspects of the patient pathway as appropriate and will perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working remotely in a home setting. You will be part of the MDT arranging ongoing rehabilitation and discharge. You will be expected to have very good communication skills and communicate regularly with the MDT, patients and their relatives.

The post involves working standard days Monday to Friday with a requirement to work 1:4 weekends (time to be taken back during the week). Working hours will be 8am–6pm.

Key responsibilities

• Visiting patients at home.
• Working as part of the MDT.
• Drive in the UK is essential; car ownership is preferred.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, colleagues and community. We value everyone’s contribution and are committed to compassionate, inclusive care and a culture of learning, development and innovation. We offer a holistic wellbeing programme and staff benefits. Further information about living and working in Bath, and the Dyson Cancer Centre, is available in our provided materials.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• MBChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Ability to assess acutely unwell frail older people and initiate an appropriate management plan
• Completion of F1 training or equivalent
• Able to drive in the UK

Desirable criteria

• MRCP or equivalent
• Extensive experience in Geriatric Medicine including subspecialty and outpatient care
• Sound understanding of the medicolegal framework of geriatric medicine

Experience

• Experience working in NHS in the UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary to submit for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application details

This vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received. Please complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

• Trust Doctor (ST1-2) for RUH Hospital at Home (PDF, 264.4KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)

Further details / informal visits

Name: Kerrie Hopson
Job title: RUH Hospital at Home Service Lead
Email: [e-mail]