Trust Doctor (eqv to FY1) in General Surgery

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater London is seeking a Trust Doctor in General Surgery (FY1 Equivalent) for a 6-month position at Whipps Cross Hospital. The role involves supporting surgical teams in both elective and emergency settings, with opportunities for training in Upper GI and Colorectal Surgery. Candidates must hold an MB ChB or equivalent and Full GMC Registration, along with prior NHS experience. This role offers the chance to enhance your surgical career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the UK NHS structure.
• Enthusiasm in teaching medical students and nurses.

Responsibilities

• Work in the capacity of an FY1 within the General Surgery Unit.
• Provide support to the surgical team during on-call.
• Participate in training and work closely with Upper GI and Colorectal teams.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Caring attitude to patients

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Trust Doctor (eqv to FY1) in General Surgery

Barts Health NHS Trust Trust Doctor in General Surgery (FY1 Equivalent) Whipps Cross Hospital 9th Feb 2026 to 4th Aug 2026

Applications are invited for the post of FY1 in General Surgery. The post is for 6 months. The successful applicant will work in the capacity of an FY1 to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work as well as supporting the surgical team whilst on call.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work in the capacity of an FY1 to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work.

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 post is not approved for basic or higher surgical training but will provide ample training opportunities and will suit a trainee committed to a Surgical career or seeking additional experience of Colorectal Surgery. Previous NHS experience is essential for this role.

There is also scope for training and working closely with the Upper GI and Colorectal teams including clinic and theatre and on-calls.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• MB ChB or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Experience

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

Personal Attributes

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to quality care
• Involvement in clinical audit
• Ability to organize own CPD
• Enthusiasm in teaching medical students and nurses.

Specific requirements

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

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.