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
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
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
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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