Job summary
- Main area
- HCOP
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
- Contract
- 7 months (fixed term February 2026 to the end of August 2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 164-7607525-VC
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queens Medical Cantre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £65,048 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Grade Registrar in Geriatric Medicine (7 month contract only)
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Job overview
***Please note this is a 7 month contract only and we are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship***
We are pleased to seek applications for a Trust Grade Registrar for a 7 month post in Geriatric Medicine starting February to the 1st September 2026.
As part of this role there will be opportunities to undertake audits, to be involved in governance activities and to take part in service improvement projects to enhance the post holder’s CV.
These posts are an ideal stepping stone for candidates who wish to acquire a training number in Medicine and who have either gained their full MRCP or have part 1+2 and are due to undertake PACES or await their PACES outcome but wish to acquire additional skills and experience whilst working as a medical registrar. They are also ideal for those who are coming to the end of their IM3 year, or simply looking for a post outside of training for a period of time.
Main duties of the job
Please familiarise yourself with the job description along with reading the information below
NUH is a leader in the field of using new data sets to improve doctor experience/training, and has forged strong research links with the University of Nottingham. There will be opportunities to be involved in exciting and innovative projects around the use of novel IT solutions and app development.
Post holders will be expected to keep themselves up to date with current knowledge and practice, to attend clinical meetings within departments and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals.
Working for our organisation
There is a weekly teaching programme for junior staff (Grand Round) in addition to excellent local teaching from senior staff. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an educational portfolio and will have named Educational and Clinical Supervision.
Opportunities for learning and development
There are weekly departmental education and audit meetings, monthly M and M meetings and post graduate activities, depending on individual need and preference. The hospital has a fully staffed audit office that provides both logistical and statistical support. There are many opportunities for participation in research and service development projects.
The trust currently runs a two day ‘Medical Emergency’ course, which is held twice yearly and specifically aimed at trust grade doctors. Successful candidates are warmly encouraged to attend as evidence towards continuing CPD activity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Post holders can expect:
- To build upon postgraduate clinical experience a
- To develop further expertise in the identification and management of the sick patient
- To gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions, including making appropriate decisions regarding the need for admission, the development of strategies which might provide an alternative to admission and identifying where early discharge would be safe and appropriate
- To further develop skills of history taking, physical examination, appropriate investigation and rational prescribing
- To master a number of procedural techniques
- To hone communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
- To develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities.
- To increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions etc. with Consultant support and supervision available at all times
All posts are on a full shift rota (long days, nights, weekends). The rota level will depend on experience but will either be at IM3 level or our ST4+ GIM rota. Both rotas cover both City and QMC out of hours.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registration with Licence to Practice
- MRCP 1+2 plus awaiting PACES
- Full ALS
Desirable criteria
- Full MRCP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in acute inpatient setting in a large acute hospital
- Geriatric experience in the NHS
- Experience of working out of hours with limited support
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience at Registrar level
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of active involvement in design and running of relevant clinical audit
- Experience of presenting case reports, audit or research results
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kay Gaynor
- Job title
- Geriatric Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
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