• Job Description

  Req#: C9427-25-0370?language=en&page=175&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Acute Medicine Department is excited to offer an ST3-8 post, this is an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of acute care and an excellent learning opportunity.

  Acute Medicine at the Royal United Hospital forms part of the integrated front door, made up of the 25-bedded Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) a newly refurbished Medical Same Day Emergency Care service with 13 trolleys and 40 chair spaces, and the 18-bedded Medical Short Stay ward. There is day-to-day supervision by the Consultants in Acute Medicine. 13 SHOs/F2s and 3 F1s are assigned to the acute medicine team at any one time; this team manages the acute take from Monday to Friday and also provides ward cover for all medical patients in the hospital overnight with assistance from the ward based medical teams.

  Main duties of the job

  Emergency admissions between 8am and 5pm are managed by the Acute Physicians. Out of hours emergency admissions are managed by 24 general medical consultants (which includes the Acute Physicians). Frail elderly patients are managed by the Frailty Flying Squad, MNPs and Care of the Elderly consultants. The on-take Specialist Registrar is responsible for running the integrated 'take' and works with the acute medicine team.

  The team works a full shift pattern to provide cover for the medical take and wards supported by the ward medical teams.

  About us

  At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

  We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

  We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

  A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

  We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool!

  We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  427-7183201

  Job locations

  Royal United Hospital Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full MRCP ALS

  Desirable

  • Experience in an acute speciality at STR level (or equivalent outside UK)

  Postgraduate Experience

  Essential

  • Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.

  Ability Knowledge, Clinical Skills and Technical Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of own limitations.
  • Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
  • Good general medical knowledge and ability to supervise the acute medical take at STR level
  • Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and out patients
  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Able to prioritise clinical need
  • Able to maximise safety and minimise risk

  Desirable

  • Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full MRCP ALS

  Desirable

  • Experience in an acute speciality at STR level (or equivalent outside UK)

  Postgraduate Experience

  Essential

  • Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.

  Ability Knowledge, Clinical Skills and Technical Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of own limitations.
  • Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
  • Good general medical knowledge and ability to supervise the acute medical take at STR level
  • Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and out patients
  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Able to prioritise clinical need
  • Able to maximise safety and minimise risk

  Desirable

  • Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission

  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

  Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal United Hospital Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal United Hospital Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ruh.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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