Job summary
NUH is looking to appoint a Trust Grade doctor at ST4 or above level to support our General Medical/Diabetes ward at QMC. The post is offered 6 months from Feb 2026 initially
You will be based on ward C52 at the QMC campus working closely with consultants, other junior doctors, nursing and therapy staff.
The post holder will also contribute to the ST4+ General Internal Medicine rota at NUH which is cross-campus therefore full MRCP and previous UK NHS experience are essential.
Main duties of the job
You will also contribute to the specialty ward referral rota alongside our existing registrars. This will involve seeing diabetes and endocrinology referrals from around the hospital and seeing emergency drop-in patients. The ward referrals are discussed with a consultant of the day.
NUH has various specialty and sub-specialty clinics in diabetes endocrinology. You will get the opportunity to attend and see patients in these clinics to broaden your experience of the specialty. It will be a valuable experience for any future applications to diabetes and endocrinology SpR training programmes.
About us
Although this is not a training post, it should be possible for an enthusiastic doctor to map their experiences to many of the core curriculum programme competences as all aspects of the syllabus are relevant to this role.
There are ample opportunities for work based assessments from the supervising consultants. You will also be allocated a Clinical Supervisor.
In addition, there is a weekly diabetes and endocrinology departmental meeting and Junior Doctor teaching which you would be expected to attend and contribute to. Although this is not a training post it should be possible for an enthusiastic doctor to map their experiences to many of the core curriculum programme competences as all aspects of the syllabus are relevant to this attachment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holders can expect:
- To build upon postgraduate clinical experience
- To develop further expertise in the identification and management of the sick patient
- To gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions, including making appropriate decisions regarding the need for admission, the development of strategies which might provide an alternative to admission and identifying where early discharge would be safe and appropriate
- To further develop skills of history taking, physical examination, appropriate investigation and rational prescribing
- To master a number of procedural techniques
- To hone communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
- To develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities
- To increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions with Consultant support and supervision available at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holders can expect:
- To build upon postgraduate clinical experience
- To develop further expertise in the identification and management of the sick patient
- To gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions, including making appropriate decisions regarding the need for admission, the development of strategies which might provide an alternative to admission and identifying where early discharge would be safe and appropriate
- To further develop skills of history taking, physical examination, appropriate investigation and rational prescribing
- To master a number of procedural techniques
- To hone communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
- To develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities
- To increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions with Consultant support and supervision available at all times
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a Licence To Practise in UK
- Full MRCP
- Full ALS certification
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in an acute inpatient setting in a large/ tertiary hospital
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT3 level
- UK experience of 12 months or more (not including clinical attachments)
- Diabetes experience at foundation or CT level
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of Audit and Research
- Experience of teaching junior colleagues
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior colleagues
Desirable
- Actively seeks to develop own knowledge, skills and ability
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a Licence To Practise in UK
- Full MRCP
- Full ALS certification
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in an acute inpatient setting in a large/ tertiary hospital
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT3 level
- UK experience of 12 months or more (not including clinical attachments)
- Diabetes experience at foundation or CT level
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of Audit and Research
- Experience of teaching junior colleagues
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior colleagues
Desirable
- Actively seeks to develop own knowledge, skills and ability
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 (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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, 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).
Additional information
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 (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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, 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).
