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Job summary

Main area
Anaesthetics
Grade
MN37
Contract
6 months (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
259-MED7943107WXH-A
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whipps Cross Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£50,175 - £67,610 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/06/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Anaesthetics

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. 

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.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview


Barts Health NHS Trust 

Surgery Clinical Academic Group

Trust doctor in Anaesthetics 

Whipps Cross University Hospital


An Anaesthetic Trust Grade post has become available within the department of Perioperative medicine at Whipps Cross Hospital. These posts are funded by Barts Health and are therefore Trust Grade appointments. They attract the MN37 payscale, 1A banding supplement (50%) and london weighting. These posts may also assist successful candidates who are working towards Stage 1 RCoA competencies.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals with the appropriate skills to join a first class multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of services to the majority of East London and beyond in a progressive London teaching hospital environment.

The post will commence on Aug 5th 2026, and will be for 6 months, with opportunity to extend further by mutual agreement. 

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

The Department of Perioperative Medicine provides anaesthesia for all surgical specialities and is involved in many exciting initiatives. The Critical Care Unit/s comprises 17 beds. There are 800 - 900 admissions per year. The maternity unit provides an engaging training environment and has 4500-5000 deliveries/year. On calls are on a 1:8 rolling rota and will be in either Emergency theatres, critical care or obstetrics.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MB BS or equivalent medical degree
  • Full and current GMC registration
  • Completion of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent
  • Evidence of right to work in the UK
  • Valid ALS certification
Desirable criteria
  • FRCA, MRCP, or FFICM OR successful completion of Part 1 of any of these
  • Valid APLS and/or ATLS certification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Completion of Foundation competencies
  • Post‑foundation clinical experience of more than months
Desirable criteria
  • Previous Critical Care / Intensive Care Medicine experience
  • Prior ICM rotation or trust‑grade post with on‑call exposure

Teaching Experience

Essential criteria
  • Documented experience teaching clinical skills to undergraduates or junior doctors
Desirable criteria
  • Formal training in teaching methodology
  • Regular involvement in structured teaching programmes

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of effective teamwork
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Evidence of working safely under pressure
  • Demonstrates insight into limitations and escalation of care
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of leadership activity

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Thomas Parker
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For further information please contact

Thomas Parker
[email protected]

Natasha Kennedy
[email protected]

 

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