Trust Doctor General Medicine

Closing date: 17 August 2026
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 216-G2-GEN7742584-2
Job locations: University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Hospital, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom

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). Please note although these vacancies are not recognised for training purposes, the successful candidates will be given the same opportunities as the 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. We anticipate that the successful candidates will be working towards Part 1 Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and would be happy to support them gaining 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.

About us
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. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

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.

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Special training
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent

Desirable

• ALS/ACLS or equivalent
• Studying towards MRCP Part 1.

Clinical Skills and experience
Essential

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

Desirable

• Wide medical experience

Ability
Essential

• Broad understanding of G(I)M
• Acute G(I)M experience
• Competent in history taking and examination skills
• Organisational and communication skills
• Willing to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
• Good oral and written presentation skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Evidence of understanding and application of medical knowledge
• Interested in and understands principals of medical audit
• Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies
• Management skills.

Attitude
Essential

• Able to function successfully under stress.

Teamworking Skills
Essential

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

Motivation
Essential

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

Desirable

• Seeking in future to apply for IMT

Management Ability
Essential

• Sets realistic goals and deadlines

Desirable

• Good organisational skills and time management

Other
Essential

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

Desirable

• Commitment to career in Hospital Medicine

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

From 6 April 2017, 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Hospital, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
For questions about the job, contact: Medicine Care Group Clinical Director David Sheridan, david.sheridan2@nhs.net, 01752439905