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Job summary

Main area
Acute Medicine
Grade
MN37
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
259-MED7332930WXH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whipps Cross Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£41,750 - £44,159 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/07/2025 23:59

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Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Trust Doctor (ST1/2 level) in Acute Medicine

MN37

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

Barts Health NHS Trust
Trust Grade ST 1-2 in Acute Medicine
Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is looking for a motivated Trust Grade doctor of ST1-2 equivalent level to work in Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) on a 1-year fixed term contract. 

Main duties of the job

This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and SDEC, including evening and weekend work on an acute medicine rota. Participation in quality improvement is also an expectation of the role. 
The successful candidates will have full GMC registration and will have completed Foundation competencies (or equivalent). This role is ideal for an enthusiastic doctor seeking a period of focused training in acute medicine.  

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and SDEC, including evening and weekend work on an acute medicine rota. Participation in quality improvement is also an expectation of the role. 
The successful candidates will have full GMC registration and will have completed Foundation competencies (or equivalent). This role is ideal for an enthusiastic doctor seeking a period of focused training in acute medicine.  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • Current ALS certificate
Desirable criteria
  • MRCP Part 1

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Broad experience in general internal medicine
  • Clinical experience in the NHS in an acute hospital setting
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical experience in acute medicine

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
  • Clinical skills at ST1/2 level

Other

Essential criteria
  • Self-motivated with a flexible, adaptable and reflective attitude to work.
  • Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to quality improvement.
  • Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
  • Good leadership skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr chinenye Ilozue
Job title
Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Chinenye Ilozue, Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine ([email protected]).

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