Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Geriatric department at Torbay Hospital, working alongside a dynamic and enthusiastic clinical team.
Applicants will be offered a 12-month post at registrar level in HOP/Stroke, with a commitment to the GIM registrar on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to abide by the code set out in the GMC “Good Medical Practice” and to continue to improve on the generic competencies outlined in the Foundation Programme
- Taking a complete medical history in a holistic way, with a focus on the patient’s agenda
- Performing a complete systems examination while maintaining the dignity of the patient
- Requesting and interpreting appropriate investigations including radiological tests, biochemistry and haematology tests and basic microbiological tests
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in patient management, with a focus on effective communication
- Learning to prioritise tasks to enable safe and high quality patient care
- Supervising, training and assisting junior clinical staff when required
- Participating in ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as timetabled
- Referring on to specialty inpatient teams by telephone or electronic referral system
- Completing discharge summaries
- Attending weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
- Supervising medical students
- Complying with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate would be working at IMT3/ST4-equivalent level within the Geriatric department. The role includes participation in the 1:12 General (Internal) Medicine registrar rota.
- To support the wards within GIM and Geriatrics
- To support our outpatient and Unit (Hutchings) with Gastroenterology practical procedures and supervision of junior team drains
- To undertake outpatient Gastroenterology clinics
- To have opportunity to train in diagnostic endoscopy or continue to perform endoscopic procedures (depending on applicants prior experience and career aspirations)
Person specification
essential
Essential
- Registration with the GMC at time of starting the post
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Satisfactory completion of core training/post or equivalent
- ALS training or equivalent
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and staff
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they can understand
- 4 years of postgraduate experience (and not more than 10)
- Have worked in UK for at least 12 months
Desirable
- 12 Months continuous experience within the NHS
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Evidence of continuous professional development
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This advert is for Trust Grade Registrar LED - HOP/Stroke with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, South West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Geriatric Medicine role. The advertised salary is £61,825 pro rata, per annum. The contract type is 12 months (12 Month Fixed Term. On-Calls). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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