Trust Doctor (non-training) Level 2 in Acute Medicine (Registrar)

Role overview

This position is a Trust Doctor, non-training Level 2 post aligned to ST3 level and above. It sits within Acute Medicine at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and involves broad clinical responsibility across acute assessment, ward-based care, same-day emergency care, and internal medicine on-call duties.

The role is based in Dudley, England, United Kingdom and follows standard full-time, on-site working arrangements.

Main duties

• Provide assessment and ongoing review for new admissions and acutely unwell patients in the Acute Medical Unit.
• Carry out ward rounds, procedures, and support junior colleagues on the ward.
• Review patients in Same Day Emergency Care, including new attendances and return visits.
• See patients in the AMU / HOT clinic after investigations or following discharge.
• Take part in the General (Internal) Medicine on-call rota and receive the appropriate pay for this work.
• Contribute to clinical governance activities, including audits, service improvement work, and teaching rota duties.
• Participate in continuing medical education and keep a portfolio suitable for revalidation.
• Use the weekly four-hour specialty session to build skills in line with service needs, with possible exposure to areas such as medical high dependency or stroke.
• Complete administrative tasks, including letters generated from clinical work.
• Maintain all required mandatory training.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve and develop the service.
• Undertake duties across wards, outpatient clinics, and operating theatres where required.
• Support the Consultant and Registrar in theatre, including minor surgical procedures under supervision.
• Monitor patients within the relevant department and follow their progress closely.
• Request and interpret investigations with understanding, including support for decisions around invasive testing or device assessment.
• Prepare electronic discharge documentation and TTO medication summaries, ideally in advance.
• Take ownership of learning relevant to the post and participate in educational opportunities.
• Arrange timely appraisal and assessment sessions with consultants for portfolio development.

Working pattern

The normal working day is 09:00 to 17:00 when based in the Acute Medicine Department, and 08:00 to 17:00 when working in Same Day Emergency Care.

Professional development and expectations

The post requires active participation in CME, maintenance of a revalidation portfolio, and ongoing learning across all areas needed for the role. The Trust encourages staff to innovate, develop professionally, and contribute to a patient-centred service culture built around care, respect, and responsibility.

Employer information

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust describes its environment as caring, supportive, and focused on high-quality patient experience. The organisation values innovation, continuous improvement, and staff development, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Contact for informal enquiries

Consultant: Tamar Saeed

Email: tamar.saeed@nhs.net

Telephone: 01384 456 111

Switchboard contact: 01384 456111

Additional information

Applicants should review the Recruitment Equality Statement referenced in the advert before applying. The advert also notes that the full job description contains further details of the main duties and responsibilities.