Trust Doctor ST1/2 Level in General Surgery
The closing date is 04 November 2025
Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust Trust Doctor ST1/2 Level in General Surgery Based at Whipps Cross Hospital
Applicants are invited to join the General Surgery Department at Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. We are offering a fixed-term Trust Doctor (ST1/ST2) post to cover a training gap. This post is offered strictly for a fixed term period until 31st March 2026 with no guarantee of extension at this point. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic surgical environment. The post is well-suited for doctors at ST1/ST2 level, including GP trainees seeking additional exposure to surgical conditions. You will be given access to regular elective theatre sessions as well as be on the on-call rota which may includes nights on-call, being the A&E liaison SHO for surgical admissions and being based in our surgical assessment unit (SAU).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with the General Surgery team, participating in the assessment and management of all general surgical admissions. You will be aligned with one of the General Surgical firms, contributing to both elective and emergency inpatient care.
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
22 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£44,170 to £46,675 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-MED7437948WXH-HEE-B
Job locations
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR
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
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