Trust Doctor (ST1-2 equivalent) in General Medicine | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust is seeking a Trust Doctor (ST1-2 equivalent) in General Medicine for a fixed term of 12 months. You will manage two general medicine wards and support junior doctors while engaging in educational and research opportunities. A commitment to developing clinical skills and meeting MRCP standards is essential. This role offers a supportive culture committed to patient safety and staff inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties.
• MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 written are essential for this post.

Responsibilities

• Manage two general medicine wards with junior doctors.
• Develop individualised educational goals within specialty.
• Engage in audit, research or teaching as desired.

Skills

Broad range of Medical Subspecialties

Audit and research engagement

Educational goal development

Education

Current full registration with the General Medical Council

MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 written

Job description

Overview

Whipps Cross University Hospital – Trust Doctor (ST1-2 equivalent) in General Medicine, Fixed Term 12 months.

About the post

There’s never been a better time to join Whipps Cross University Hospital. This is a large, friendly District General Hospital, located on the edge of Epping Forest in Leytonstone. The hospital is undergoing regeneration and renewal and is a centre for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The Trust supports doctors wishing to undertake research or further medical qualifications and provides opportunities to develop clinical skills in preparation for the MRCP examination. Trainees are supported by a well organised Medical Education Centre and candidates for these Clinical Fellow posts will be given study leave time allowance and teaching opportunities comparable to formal training posts.

The Department of General Medicine aims to offer a comprehensive range of services to the local population of Waltham Forest, Western Redbridge and the neighbouring part of South West Essex. The department sees a variety of pathology and psychosocial issues, with an older patient population that includes frailty and high rates of dementia and delirium.

Responsibilities

• The inpatient service comprises two general medicine wards, Birch & Blackthorn. Each ward has two ST1-2 level junior doctors with an ST3+ higher trainee staffing it daily in line with the RCP Safe Medical Staffing Guidelines.
• Develop individualised educational goals with a focus within the candidate’s chosen specialty.
• Provide a high level of consultant supervision; gain opportunities to engage in audit, research, or teaching as desired.
• Work within a supportive culture with appropriate recognition of contributions.

Qualifications

• Current full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties.
• MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 written are essential for this post.

About the Trust and values

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in the area. The group is focused on improvement to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, prioritising patient safety and harm-free care. The trust promotes inclusion and an environment where every staff member has a sense of belonging, with WeCare values guiding teamwork.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025.