Specialty Doctor MC, Treatment Centre, Emergency Medicine

Specialty Doctor MC75, Urgent Treatment Centre, Emergency Medicine MC75

Main area Urgent Treatment Centre Grade MC75 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £61,542 - £99,216 plus £149 HCA per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/02/2026 23:59

Join Our Dynamic Team!

We are looking for enthusiastic Specialty Doctors with experience in urgent and emergency care to become part of our dedicated team at the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Watford General Hospital. Our UTC provides same-day assessments and treatments for patients presenting with urgent, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

What We Offer:

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, and support staff. A diverse range of services under the Integrated Urgent Care Pathway (IUPC), which includes UTC, Single Point of Access (SPA), Out-of-Hours (OOH), and the CAS 111 service.

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage a variety of minor illnesses and injuries.
• Maintain up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) training;
  Immediate Life Support (ILS) is desirable and supported by the service.
• Collaborate with the Emergency Department, Secondary Care, Primary Care, and community services.
• Recognise early signs of serious illness or deterioration, initiate urgent management when appropriate, and escalate promptly to the Emergency Department or specialty teams.
• Contribute to clinical pathway development and service improvements.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

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.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Clinical Governance:

Provide clinical care that aligns with recognised protocols and procedures indicative of excellence in general practice.

Ensure safe and efficient medical care in accordance with both national and local standards for the Urgent Treatment Centre.

Address medical concerns reported by patients or their carers appropriately.

Collaborate with the administrative team to highlight cases needing urgent review to the registered GP surgery.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

Work with relevant stakeholders (UTC management, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Department management, etc.) to identify and mitigate risks.

Liaise with allied and community services (e.g., London Ambulance, Social Services, Mental Health Teams) to support an optimal patient journey.

Awareness of NHS urgent and emergency care strategies, with a willingness to become familiar with local pathways.

Maintenance of up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a minimum.

Full unrestricted registration with the GMC and hold a…