Job summary
Barts Health NHS TrustTrust Doctor (eqv to ST1/2) in General SurgeryWhipps Cross HospitalApplicants are invited to join the General Surgery Department at Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. The start date is 1st April 2026. Initially for six months but further extensions can be considered. Prior NHS experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor ST1/ST2 to join our friendly department, based in an associate teaching hospital which is dedicated to teaching and training. This post is also suitable for GP trainees who would like more exposure to surgical conditionsThe successful candidate will be working alongside the surgical team, assessing all general surgery admissions with one of the General Surgical firms (Colorectal, Upper GI or General Surgery) responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work. The role will involve exposure to SAU (surgical assessment unit), elective & emergency theatre, elective clinics and on-calls (day, weekend and nights).
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 description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor ST1/ST2 to join our friendly department, based in an associate teaching hospital which is dedicated to teaching and training. This post is also suitable for GP trainees who would like more exposure to surgical conditionsThe successful candidate will be working alongside the surgical team, assessing all general surgery admissions with one of the General Surgical firms (Colorectal, Upper GI or General Surgery) responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work. The role will involve exposure to SAU (surgical assessment unit), elective & emergency theatre, elective clinics and on-calls (day, weekend and nights).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor ST1/ST2 to join our friendly department, based in an associate teaching hospital which is dedicated to teaching and training. This post is also suitable for GP trainees who would like more exposure to surgical conditionsThe successful candidate will be working alongside the surgical team, assessing all general surgery admissions with one of the General Surgical firms (Colorectal, Upper GI or General Surgery) responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work. The role will involve exposure to SAU (surgical assessment unit), elective & emergency theatre, elective clinics and on-calls (day, weekend and nights).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- Completed the requirements for the MRCS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous involvement in governance & audit projects and teaching
Desirable
- Track record of involvement in research
- Publications
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary envi
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Up-to-date resuscitation Skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable interest in general surgery
- CCrISP, ATLS
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge in pre- and post-operative patient care
Other
Essential
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment;
- Strong sense of responsibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- Completed the requirements for the MRCS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous involvement in governance & audit projects and teaching
Desirable
- Track record of involvement in research
- Publications
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary envi
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Up-to-date resuscitation Skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable interest in general surgery
- CCrISP, ATLS
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge in pre- and post-operative patient care
Other
Essential
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment;
- Strong sense of responsibility
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.
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.
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).
