Job summary This is a fantastic opportunity to join General Medicine at Torbay Hospital, working alongside a range of specialist clinical teams to gain experience in the assessment and management of patients with general medical problems. We have a post available in the following specialty: Cardiology Care of the Elderly Diabetes/Endocrinology Gastroenterology Haematology/Oncology Respiratory Stroke This is a fantastic opportunity to join General Medicine at Torbay Hospital, working alongside a range of specialist clinical teams to gain experience in the assessment and management of patients with general medical problems. We have posts available in the following specialties: Cardiology Diabetes and Endocrinology Gastroenterology Haematology and Oncology Healthcare of the Older Person Respiratory Medicine Stroke Medicine This year, our successfully appointed LEDs will be offered a combined specialty allocation (for example HOP/Stroke, Cardiology/Respiratory, Diabetes/ Gastroenterology), which will allow better ward cover and enable individuals to experience a greater breadth of specialty work. Specialty allocations will be made after interview, taking into account individual preference and the needs of the overall service. 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. Other responsibilities include: 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 About us These are the perfect jobs for applicants looking for an "F3" year prior to application to Internal Medicine training, or for those looking for some good general medical experience to aid personal and career development. Applicants can choose a full 12-month post in a single specialty, or two 6-month posts to maximise the breadth of their experience. (We are also separately advertising Locally Employed Doctor posts in Acute Medicine, which can be combined with a 6-month General Medicine post if desired.) We support less-than-full time working. We can also support your professional development by funding part of a postgraduate qualification. There are opportunities to undertake a diverse range of clinical work and these posts will be invaluable for those looking to gain more medical experience prior to undertaking their next training post. Doctors who are enthusiastic about working in a strong and committed medical team that delivers excellent care to patients will be rewarded with a wide and rewarding clinical experience. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 388-7006402-CW Job locations Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Full detailed job description and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. Job description Job responsibilities Full detailed job description and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. Person Specification essential Essential GMC Registration Relevant Qualifications 6 Months NHS Experience Graduated between 2017 and 2022 Desirable Current UK Health and Care worker VISA Current Skilled Worker VISA essential Essential GMC Person Specification essential Essential GMC Registration Relevant Qualifications 6 Months NHS Experience Graduated between 2017 and 2022 Desirable Current UK Health and Care worker VISA Current Skilled Worker VISA essential Essential GMC 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. 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. 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)