Trust Doctor in Acute and General Medicine

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a motivated Trust Doctor to join their Acute Medicine team at Whipps Cross University Hospital. This is a one-year fixed term contract offering clinical experience in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications with the ability to work under pressure. This is a full-time role that includes evening and weekend shifts on an acute medicine rota, with a salary ranging from £44,170 to £46,675 per annum.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is essential.
• Completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent is required.
• Experience in general internal medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine.
• Participate in quality improvement processes.
• Work on the acute medicine rota which includes evenings and weekends.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to communicate effectively

Self-motivated

Good leadership skills

Education

Full GMC Registration with license to practice

MBBS or equivalent

Current ALS certificate

Job description

Job summary

Barts H3ealth NHS TrustTrust Doctor (eqv. to ST1/2 level) in Acute and General Medicine Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is looking for a motivated Trust Grade doctor of ST1-2 equivalent level to work in Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) on a one year fixed term contract. This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and SDEC, including evening and weekend work on an acute medicine rota. Participation in quality improvement is also an expectation of the role.

Job responsibilities

This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and SDEC, including evening and weekend work on an acute medicine rota. Participation in quality improvement is also an expectation of the role. The successful candidates will have full GMC registration and will have completed Foundation competencies (or equivalent). This role is ideal for an enthusiastic doctor seeking a period of focused training in acute medicine.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge (Essential)

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Current ALS certificate

Qualifications and Knowledge (Desirable)

• MRCP Part 1

Experience (Essential)

• Broad experience in general internal medicine
• Clinical experience in the NHS in an acute hospital setting

Experience (Desirable)

• Clinical experience in acute medicine

Skills (Essential)

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies

Skills (Desirable)

• Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
• Clinical skills at IMT1 level

Other (Essential)

• Self-motivated with a flexible, adaptable and reflective attitude to work.
• Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to quality improvement
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure

Other (Desirable)

• Good leadership skills

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).

Contract Details

Date posted: 14 January 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £44,170 to £46,675 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 259-MED7735869WXH

Job locations: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR

Employer details

Barts Health NHS Trust

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk