• Job Description

  Req#: C9216-26-0425?language=en&page=488&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an excellent opportunity to work in our dynamic Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and acute assessment unit (AAU) at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. We are a tertiary referral centre for the main medical and surgical specialities and we are complimented by tertiary trauma centre serving the South West population.

  AMU provides 51 assessment beds assessing 18,000 patients annually. Supervised participation in delivery of the Post Take ward round would be an integral part of this post. We also incorporate a rapidly expanding acute assessment unit which sees in excess of 35 patients a day. While AAU is consultant led, there would be opportunity for the Registrar to gain experience in this crucial field of acute medicine.

  Our services are supported by an on-site Acute GP service providing triage and clinical input. An adjacent Short Stay Ward enables rapid review and turnover of acute medical problems.

  60% of our medical take is through self-referral to ED. We work closely with this department and provide consultant cover and junior support for direct Post-Take of these referrals.

  You will be managerially and professionally accountable to Service Line Clinical Director in acute medicine.

  Main duties of the job

  The principal component of the post will be to deliver term time teaching to 3rd / 4th / 5th year medical students, as well as being closely involved in providing mentorship and guidance for junior members of the team. There is an option to be included in the take on-call rota upon negotiation. There are also excellent opportunities.

  The Acute Medical Unit plays a major role in the provision and co-ordination of teaching of clinical medicine to Peninsula medical students, particularly 3rd, 4th and 5th year students, who spend a significant part of their clinical training on the MAU. The post holder would provide a substantial proportion of this teaching, around 24 hours a week. This would be in the form of formal feedback sessions, competency assessments and lectures. In addition to this they would be responsible for compiling the junior rota (under the guidance of one of the consultants) and organising the post graduate teaching sessions on the unit, including SIM training.

  Outwith term time it is expected that you will be involved in the clinical services on the unit and will be part of the Acute Medical Registrar rota. Although there will also be a degree of clinical work within term time, it will be fitted around your teaching sessions.

  About us

  The post holder is encouraged to develop a speciality interest within the scope of the department with also research related ideas, QIP and audits.

  We support applications from candidates aspiring for less than full time hours and/or flexible working.

  We have an active Doctors Mess, Postgraduate Medical School, Medical Centre, Medical Library and Health and Leisure centre on site.

  Details

  Date posted

  16 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £73,992 a year Per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  216-G2-ACU7841955

  Job locations

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Acute Medical Unit plays a major role in the provision and co-ordination of teaching of clinical medicine to Peninsula medical students, particularly 3rd, 4th and 5th year students, who spend a significant part of their clinical training on the MAU. The post holder would provide a substantial proportion of this teaching, around 24 hours a week. This would be in the form of formal feedback sessions, competency assessments and lectures. In addition to this they would be responsible for compiling the junior rota (under the guidance of one of the consultants) and organising the post graduate teaching sessions on the unit, including SIM training.

  Outwith term time it is expected that you will be involved in the clinical services on the unit and will be part of the Acute Medical Registrar rota. Although there will also be a degree of clinical work within term time, it will be fitted around your teaching sessions.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Acute Medical Unit plays a major role in the provision and co-ordination of teaching of clinical medicine to Peninsula medical students, particularly 3rd, 4th and 5th year students, who spend a significant part of their clinical training on the MAU. The post holder would provide a substantial proportion of this teaching, around 24 hours a week. This would be in the form of formal feedback sessions, competency assessments and lectures. In addition to this they would be responsible for compiling the junior rota (under the guidance of one of the consultants) and organising the post graduate teaching sessions on the unit, including SIM training.

  Outwith term time it is expected that you will be involved in the clinical services on the unit and will be part of the Acute Medical Registrar rota. Although there will also be a degree of clinical work within term time, it will be fitted around your teaching sessions.

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualification

  Essential

  • GMC register with License to Practice
  • Post Foundation
  • ALS
  • Completed Core Training or Equivalent

  Desirable

  • Experience at Medical Registrar level
  • Course Instructor Status eg IMPACT, ALERT, ALS
  • MRCP

  Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to communicate to patients and staff effectively
  • Honesty, reflective practice, aware of Clinical Governance implications of medical registrar role
  • High standard of spoken and written English
  • Demonstrates no unexplained gaps from clinical practice
  • Able to work effectively in a high pressure environment
  • Computer Literate
  • Ability to run acute medical take and coordinate team of junior doctors

  Desirable

  • Experienced user of IT based clinical information systems
  • Attendance at national acute medicine meetings

  Aptitude & Abilities

  Essential

  • Awareness of the role of the Medical Registrar in clinical governance and promoting patient safety
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the audit cycle and Quality Improvement Projects

  Desirable

  • Formal management training or experience
  • Published papers in peer reviewed journals

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualification

  Essential

  • GMC register with License to Practice
  • Post Foundation
  • ALS
  • Completed Core Training or Equivalent

  Desirable

  • Experience at Medical Registrar level
  • Course Instructor Status eg IMPACT, ALERT, ALS
  • MRCP

  Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to communicate to patients and staff effectively
  • Honesty, reflective practice, aware of Clinical Governance implications of medical registrar role
  • High standard of spoken and written English
  • Demonstrates no unexplained gaps from clinical practice
  • Able to work effectively in a high pressure environment
  • Computer Literate
  • Ability to run acute medical take and coordinate team of junior doctors

  Desirable

  • Experienced user of IT based clinical information systems
  • Attendance at national acute medicine meetings

  Aptitude & Abilities

  Essential

  • Awareness of the role of the Medical Registrar in clinical governance and promoting patient safety
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the audit cycle and Quality Improvement Projects

  Desirable

  • Formal management training or experience
  • Published papers in peer reviewed journals

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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