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Trust Doctor in Acute Medicine & Same-Day Emergency Care
(ST 1-2 or Equivalent Level)
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is looking for a motivated Trust Grade ST1-2 (or equivalent level) in Acute Medicine on a 1-year fixed term contract.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine working in the busy and varied the Acute Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency
Main duties of the job
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine working in the busy and varied the Acute Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The post involves evening and weekend work on the SDEC out-of-hours rota.
Participation in quality improvement is an expectation of the role, and there are opportunities to participate in active research activities in the department. A large number of ST1-2 Trust doctors have been successful in securing NTN training posts due to the extensive experience gained in this post.
The successful candidates will have full GMC registration with licence to practice and will have completed Foundation competencies (or equivalent).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine working in the busy and varied the Acute Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The post involves evening and weekend work on the SDEC out-of-hours rota.
Participation in quality improvement is an expectation of the role, and there are opportunities to participate in active research activities in the department. A large number of ST1-2 Trust doctors have been successful in securing NTN training posts due to the extensive experience gained in this post.
The successful candidates will have full GMC registration with licence to practice and will have completed Foundation competencies (or equivalent).
Person specification
Other
Desirable
- Experience working under pressure
- Demonstrates problem solving skills
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective written communication skills in English.
Experience
Essential
- Must have clinical experience at completion of FY2 level (or equivalent)
- Must have previous NHS experience
- Must have general internal medicine (GIM), acute medicine and/or Ambulatory Care/SDEC experience
- Evidence of a commitment to life-long learning / continuing professional development (CPD)
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and/or quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience teaching medical and/or nursing colleagues
- Evidence of participation in research projects
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Must hold MBChB, MBBS or equivalent degree
- Must hold full GMC Registration with license to practice
- Current ALS certification
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1
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This advert is for Trust Doctor ( eqv to ST1/2) in Acute Medicine and SDEC with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Acute Medicine role. The advertised salary is £44,170 - £46,675 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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