Job summary

The post will be a part of the acute/general medical core trainee 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 an appropriate junior and senior team. This includes full and equal access to educational 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 specialilties, on an inpatient, outpatient or procedure basis (subject to specific choices, practicalities and availability)

Main duties of the job

The post will be a part of the acute/general medical core tier (F2-ST2) 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 junior and senior team.

This will include full and equal access to educational & clinical supervision as well as internal educational and training opportunities and study leave. Access to an ePortfolio will be offered.

The term of the post can be flexible, but will be for a minimum of 4 months and maximum of 8 months from appointment.

Previous applicants need not apply.

About us

Services core to our operation as a provider of acute care are:

• Full accident and emergency services for major and minor illnesses and injuries including a fracture clinic. This is one of the best performing units in the country.
• Emergency assessment and treatment services, including critical care (the hospital is a trauma unit).
• Elective (planned) surgery and medical treatments, including day surgery.
• A wide range of medical and outpatient services.
• Maternity services, including midwife-led birthing unit, community midwifery support, antenatal care, postnatal care and home births. There is a Special Care Baby Unit.
• Children's services, including emergency assessment, inpatient and outpatient services.
• Diagnostic services, including fully accredited pathology, liquid-based cytology, CT scanning, MRI scanning, ultrasound, cardiac angiography and interventional radiology.
• Renal services to all of Dorset and parts of Somerset.
• A wide range of therapy services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and dietetics.
• Service for older people, including an acute stroke unit.
• A newly built radiotherapy unit, delivering enhanced oncology services to the West Dorset population.
• Teaching, training and research.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£47,610 to £55,355 a year Pro rata per annum + on-call commitments

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-MD2673GMST

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post has 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 experience can be limited in an Resident Doctors earlier posts, and that wider experience can be valuable. Exposure to a specialty at F2-ST1 grade can help to round out a CV, meet portfolio requirements and clarify the level of interest in obtaining a training post in a specialty. It is intended that the post gives reliable and structured access to the specialty/specialties the exact nature and timing of these sessions will be dependent upon the candidates preferences and the opportunities within the system, moderated by the service requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities The post has 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 experience can be limited in an Resident Doctors earlier posts, and that wider experience can be valuable. Exposure to a specialty at F2-ST1 grade can help to round out a CV, meet portfolio requirements and clarify the level of interest in obtaining a training post in a specialty. It is intended that the post gives reliable and structured access to the specialty/specialties the exact nature and timing of these sessions will be dependent upon the candidates preferences and the opportunities within the system, moderated by the service requirements.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Medical Degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration and a licence to practise is required

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• At least 2 years clinical experience in general medicine
• Recent and significant clinical experience in the UK
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Evidence of career planning in acute/general medicine, e.g. MRCP or exam pass
• Evidence of assisting in or training in medical procedures
• Evidence of experience in NHS discharge planning

Current Skills and Abilities

Essential

• 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

Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Medical Degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent) Full GMC registration and a licence to practise is required Experience and Knowledge Essential At least 2 years clinical experience in general medicine Recent and significant clinical experience in the UK Experience of multidisciplinary working Desirable Evidence of career planning in acute/general medicine, e.g. MRCP or exam pass Evidence of assisting in or training in medical procedures Evidence of experience in NHS discharge planning Current Skills and Abilities Essential 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 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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)