Trust Doctor General Medicine

Job Summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is undergoing significant investment and expansion, creating an opportunity to appoint 5 Trust Doctors (StR Lower) in Medicine. These 1-year posts will rotate through 3 × 4 month placements within the Medical Specialties (e.g. Acute Med Geriatrics, Thoracic medicine, Neurology, Stroke, Hepatology, Cardiology, Oncology, Haematology etc). The successful candidates will have the same opportunities as other trainees working on the Medical Rota and will aim to support development opportunities for those seeking to apply for Internal Medicine Training (IMT) Stage 1 next year.

The role anticipates working towards Part 1 Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and support to gain this qualification.

Main duties of the job

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 offers opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We are in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

Please note: ALL communication will be electronic. Check your email account regularly. If you require additional support with applying online or reasonable adjustments in the application process, contact the recruitment team on  We recognise work-life balance and invite requests for less than full time/flexible working. Please discuss with the recruiting manager prior to submission. We are committed to diversity and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Vacancies may close before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, assume you have not been shortlisted.

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

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 our Acute Medical Unit and our specialty medical wards. Ward-based care is provided by comprehensive medical specialties including a General Internal Medicine team that run 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 Internal Medicine Training (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 would be expected to participate in departmental teaching and Quality Improvement Projects / clinical audit. There is a weekly Medical Grand Round in the Post Graduate Centre providing an opportunity for interdepartmental and inter-generational learning.

For further detail, please see Job description.

Essential

• Education, Qualifications & Special training: MB BS or equivalent
• Clinical
  
  Skills and experience:
  
  Completed pre-registration Foundation year 1 and Foundation Year 2 level competencies;
  Previous NHS experience;
  Familiarity with the NHS;
  Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
• Ability:
  Broad understanding of G(I)
  M;
  Acute G(I)
  M experience;
  Competent in history taking and examination;
  Organisational and communication skills;
  Willing to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues;
  Good oral and written presentation skills;
  Computer literacy
• Attitude:
  Able to function under stress
• Team working:
  Able to establish good working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team
• Motivation:
  Contributes to departmental training sessions;
  Able to organise own learning
• Management:
  Sets realistic goals and deadlines
• Other:
  Full or limited GMC registration;
  Ability to…