Job Summary
The post will be a part of the Acute/General Medicine ST3+ tier at Dorset County Hospital, taking a share of the on-call duties and gaining exposure to a wide range of medical conditions while being fully supported by a full resident and senior team. This will include full and equal access to educational and clinical supervision as well as internal educational and training opportunities and funded study leave. Access to an ePortfolio will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity to gain experience in the specialty of their choice, on an inpatient, outpatient or procedure basis (subject to capacity in a few specialties). Where possible this will be aligned with the clinical service placement, although it should be emphasised that the elective sessions are not restricted to the area of medicine in which the post is located.
Main duties of the job
The role provides a core service purpose to support the safe delivery of care to the wards and acute unselected medical on-call rota. It is recognised that access to specialty training posts can be limited and prior experience can be valuable. Exposure to a specialty at registrar grade can help to clarify the level of interest in obtaining a training post and for some people the choice between specialties may not yet be fully formed. It is intended that the post gives reliable and structured access to the specialty/specialties of choice of the successful candidate. The exact nature and timing of these sessions will be dependent upon the candidate\'s preferences and the opportunities within the system, moderated by the service requirements. The other sessions are aligned with the trust\'s clinical service needs, which for some applicants may precisely match their specialty interest.
About Us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Other Notes
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Details
Date posted: 25 February 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £65,048 a year Per annum, plus on call enhancement
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 405-MD2608STRST
Job locations: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job Description
Job responsibilities: Provide core services to support the safe delivery of care to the wards and acute medical on-call rota. The candidate will be required to take part in the consultant led ward rounds, as well as other daily ward duties specific to the ward area. On-call duties will include liaising with GP colleagues with regards to unselected medical intake patients and those that are generated by the Emergency Department to ensure the appropriate, high quality delivery of care.
Person Specification
Essential
* Education, Qualifications and Training: Medical Degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
* Full GMC registration and a license to practice is required
* Postgraduate training in medicine
* Full MRCP or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
* At least 3 years clinical experience in general medicine
* Experience of multidisciplinary working
* Evidence of career planning in acute/general medicine, e.g. MRCP or exam pass
Desirable
* Ideally some experience in an area being recruited to
* Evidence of assisting in or training in medical procedures
* Evidence of experience in NHS discharge planning
Current Skills and Abilities
* Evidence and understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
* Evidence of good oral and written English
Audit and Research
* Desirable: Knowledge of medical and clinical audit
Disclosure and Sponsorship
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. 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
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
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