Barts Health NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor in Acute and General Medicine

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUSTWhipps Cross University HospitalSPECIALTY DOCTOR IN ACUTE & GENERAL MEDICINEFull-Time (10 Programmed Activities per week)

Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is looking for a motivated Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). This post would be suitable for enthusiastic senior doctors who have completed foundation and core medical competencies (or equivalent), and wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in acute medicine. The post includes an opportunity to pursue the Portfolio Pathway (formerly the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration, CESR) as a route to entry onto the Specialist Register

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 Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). There is a unique opportunity to participate in SDEC service development in particular as this is a rapidly expanding highly valued service for Whipps Cross, including developing the service for the new Whipps Cross Hospital redevelopment. Participation in quality improvement is an expectation of the role. The post involves evening and weekend work on an acute medicine rota, therefore holding full MRCP is essential.

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.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7332740WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

the Specialist RegisterThis role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). There is a unique opportunity to participate in SDEC service development in particular as this is a rapidly expanding highly valued service for Whipps Cross, including developing the service for the new Whipps Cross Hospital redevelopment. Participation in quality improvement is an expectation of the role. The post involves evening and weekend work on an acute medicine rota, therefore holding full MRCP is essential. Our vision is to create a world-class health organisation that builds on strong relations with our partners and the communities we serve one dedicated to ending the historic health inequalities in east London.

Job description

Job responsibilities

the Specialist RegisterThis role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). There is a unique opportunity to participate in SDEC service development in particular as this is a rapidly expanding highly valued service for Whipps Cross, including developing the service for the new Whipps Cross Hospital redevelopment. Participation in quality improvement is an expectation of the role. The post involves evening and weekend work on an acute medicine rota, therefore holding full MRCP is essential. Our vision is to create a world-class health organisation that builds on strong relations with our partners and the communities we serve one dedicated to ending the historic health inequalities in east London.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP Part 1, Part 2 (written) and Part 2 (PACES)
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
  • Completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant medical specialty. Or as a fixed term trust grade in a relevant specialty with equivalent experience and competencies.

Desirable

  • A postgraduate or higher degree (Msc, MD, PhD)
  • Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience in Acute Medicine and General Internal Medicine
  • Current ALS certificate
  • Previous NHS clinical experience at SpR level
  • Experience in SDEC and/or ambulatory care
  • Clinical skills at higher specialty trainee level or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Clinical knowledge of Acute & General Medicine at the level of a higher specialist trainee or equivalent.
  • Participation in multidisciplinary quality improvement, clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
  • Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience supervising resident medical and/or nursing colleagues.
  • Ability to teach medical students and resident medical and nursing staff.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies, as set out in domains 2 & 3 of the GMC Good Medical Practice 2024

Desirable

  • Experience organising and delivering a teaching programme

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Caring attitude to patients and demonstrates understanding that the patient is the central focus of care
  • The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
  • Good leadership skills
  • Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work and commitment to continual professional development
  • Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level

Management and administrative experience

Desirable

  • Attendance on management or leadership course

Probity

Essential

  • The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, inclduding integrity, honesty & confidentiality as set out Domain 4 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice 2024
  • The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP Part 1, Part 2 (written) and Part 2 (PACES)
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
  • Completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant medical specialty. Or as a fixed term trust grade in a relevant specialty with equivalent experience and competencies.

Desirable

  • A postgraduate or higher degree (Msc, MD, PhD)
  • Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience in Acute Medicine and General Internal Medicine
  • Current ALS certificate
  • Previous NHS clinical experience at SpR level
  • Experience in SDEC and/or ambulatory care
  • Clinical skills at higher specialty trainee level or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Clinical knowledge of Acute & General Medicine at the level of a higher specialist trainee or equivalent.
  • Participation in multidisciplinary quality improvement, clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
  • Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience supervising resident medical and/or nursing colleagues.
  • Ability to teach medical students and resident medical and nursing staff.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies, as set out in domains 2 & 3 of the GMC Good Medical Practice 2024

Desirable

  • Experience organising and delivering a teaching programme

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Caring attitude to patients and demonstrates understanding that the patient is the central focus of care
  • The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
  • Good leadership skills
  • Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work and commitment to continual professional development
  • Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level

Management and administrative experience

Desirable

  • Attendance on management or leadership course

Probity

Essential

  • The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, inclduding integrity, honesty & confidentiality as set out Domain 4 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice 2024
  • The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine

Dr chinenye Ilozue

chinenye.ilozue@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7332740WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR


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