Trust Doctor General Medicine

Job Summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is appointing 5 Trust Doctors (StR Lower) in Medicine. These 1-year posts will rotate through 3 four-month placements within the Medical Specialties (e.g. Acute Med Geriatrics, Thoracic medicine, Neurology, Stroke, Hepatology, Cardiology, Oncology, Haematology). Although vacancies are not recognised for training purposes, successful candidates will have the same opportunities as other trainees and will be supported to apply for Internal Medicine Training (IMT) Stage 1 next year.

They are expected to work towards Part 1 Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and the Trust will support this qualification.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below and attached.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

Contact: recruitment team on for application support and adjustments. We encourage flexible working and will consider less than full time. Closing note about potential vacancy closure and 4-week shortlist notice.

• Date posted: 28 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Foundation Doctor
• Salary: £44,439 to £52,656 a year pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 216-G2-GEN
  7742735
• Job locations:
  University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Hospital;
  Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Job responsibilities:

The post holders are expected to deliver unscheduled care to a high quality within the Acute Medical Unit and medical wards. Ward-based care is provided by a General Internal Medicine team that runs the inpatient medical wards. The post holders will have at least Foundation level 2 competencies and NHS experience and will be expected to deliver care to the standard of an IMT Stage 1 equivalent.

The roles are well supported, with on-site consultant cover from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. The post holders are expected to participate in departmental teaching and Quality Improvement Projects / clinical audit. There is a weekly Medical Grand Round in the Post Graduate Centre facilitating interdepartmental and inter-generational learning.

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Completed pre-registration Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 level competencies
• Previous NHS post experience of six months
• Familiarity with the NHS
• Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
• Full or limited registration with the GMC
• Ability to operate Take and Cover rota

Desirable

• ALS/ACLS or equivalent
• Studying towards MRCP Part 1
• Wide medical experience
• Evidence of understanding and application of medical knowledge
• Interested in and understands principles of medical audit
• Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies
• Management skills
• Commitment to career in Hospital Medicine

Clinical Skills and experience

• Completed pre-registration Foundation year 1 and Foundation year 2 level competencies
• Previous NHS post experience
• Familiarity with the NHS
• Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills

Attitude

• Able to function successfully under stress

Team working Skills

• Able to establish good working relationships with other members of the Multi-disciplinary team

Motivation

• Contributes to departmental training sessions
• Able to organize own learning

Desirable - Additional

• Seeking in future to apply for IMT

Management Ability

• Sets realistic goals and deadlines

Other

• Full or limited GMC registration
• Ability to operate Take and Cover rota

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure check will be made.

Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer:

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address:
University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Hospital, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

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