Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Trust Grade Registrar in Acute Medicine to join our integrated Acute Admissions Unit (AAU), Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) and Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) at Watford General Hospital. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of consultant Acute Physicians, contributing to high‑quality medical decision‑making and the delivery of care within our acute setting. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in acute medical care, with opportunities to participate in ambulatory services and service improvement initiatives.
The role requires standard hours with on‑call commitments as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality medical care within the AAU, ACU and EAU, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Support and implement medical treatment plans as directed by consultants.
- Supervise and support junior medical staff, providing training and guidance where needed.
- Undertake routine medical procedures and oversee patient care in Level1 areas.
- Participate in the ambulatory care service, assessing and treating patients who can be safely discharged the same day.
- Engage in clinical governance, risk management and audit participation.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
- Participate in the Trust’s postgraduate education programmes.
About the Trust
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, 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 more closely with partners and leveraging advances in digital health. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is innovation to improve clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is excellent patient care, together; our values are empowerment, compassion, professionalism and inclusiveness.
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