Job overview
Trust Grade Doctor in Infectious Diseases & Acute Medicine (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 Infectious Diseases (ID) on a 1-year fixed term contract, with option to extend.
Main duties of the job
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain a breadth of clinical experience in managing complex infection and also general medicine, working in the varied and interesting ID ward at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post also involves evening and weekend work on the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) out-of-hours rota, with the opportunity to gain experience across the breadth of Acute Medicine.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Participation in quality improvement is an expectation of the role, and there is opportunity to participate in teaching and research within the multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidates will have full GMC registration with licence to practice and will have completed Foundation competencies (or equivalent).
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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 with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Infectious Diseases role. The advertised salary is £44,170 - £46,675 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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