Job summary
The Royal Surrey is looking to appointment a new Trust Doctor (ST3+ equivalent) role due to rota gaps in Rheumatology. The post will be a combination of service delivery and educational input within the specialty.
This post is fixed term until October 2027.
The division of Access and Medicine has been rated as Outstanding in the recent CQC visit in 2020. The Medicine Division at the Royal Surrey is organised into a number of individual Strategic Business Units, which include inpatient, outpatient and day case services. Inpatient medicine is organised in a specialty ward-based structure, with triage from the emergency assessment unit to ward based specialty care based upon clinical need.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support specialty team in Rheumatology in the management of their in-patient & out-patient workload, and will participate in out-of-hours cover on the registrar rota.
This post is not recognised as a UK training post. However, the post-holder will have a named supervisor, and will be supported in undertaking scheduled educational opportunities within the Trust and clinical specialties.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum, plus enhancements (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 384-KA-EMF21284
Job locations: Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description, for full details of the role, and person specification.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Medicine at core trainee (IMT2 level or equivalent)
- ATLS,ALS,APLS or PALS certification
Desirable
- BSc or equivalent
- Distinction/Honours/Prizes/publications
- Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
- Higher qualification e.g. MFARM, FRCS, MRCP, MRCPG, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Active interest in audit
- Previous experience of Surgery, Medicine at FY1 level
Desirable
- Previous audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Sound basic clinical skills
- Medical and Surgical skills at a foundation level
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- A current driving licence and use of a car
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Assistant Service Manager, Shannon Perfect, 01483571122
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