Trust Grade F2 - ST1 in Acute & General Medicine
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester, DT1 2JYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£47,610 to £55,355
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
5 days leftJob description
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 exp...
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.
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.
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.
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
How to apply
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First seen
10 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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