Trust Doctor FY1 level in Gastroenterology

Barts Health NHS Trust

Whipps Cross Hospital

Trust Doctor (FY1 equivalent level)

Fixed Term Contract – 4 months

Applicants are invited for the opportunity to join the medical teams either within the Gastroenterology or Diabetes & Endocrinology Departments at Whipps Cross University Hospital which is part of Barts Health NHS Trust.

We are seeking to appoint 3 Trust Doctors (FY1 equivalent level) to join the two friendly departments, based in an associate teaching hospital which is dedicated to teaching and training.

Main duties of the job

The vacant posts (2 in Gastro/1 in D&E) are to cover a training gap in service specifically for the period from 02 April 2025 for 4 months until 05 August 2025 and will be considered for an extension if other vacancies subsequently become available.

Current full GMC registration is essential and availability to commence working in the month of April is a requirement.

The successful candidate(s) will be working alongside the Gastroenterology and Diabetes & Endocrinology teams to provide clinical care to patients whilst also using the post as a learning forum to maintain good medical practice, and to strive towards maintaining one’s own personal development through learning, teaching and managerial opportunities.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate(s) will be working alongside the Gastroenterology and Diabetes & Endocrinology teams to provide clinical care to patients whilst also using the post as a learning forum to maintain good medical practice, and to strive towards maintaining one’s own personal development through learning, teaching and managerial opportunities.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Experience
Essential

• Familiarity with the UK NHS structure
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Caring attitude to patients

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to quality care

Desirable

• Involvement in clinical audit
• Ability to organize own CPD
• Enthusiasm in teaching medical students and nurses.

Specific requirements
Essential

• The post holder will be required to work shifts, on call, flexible hours.

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