Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1/2) in General Surgery

Job overview

Barts Health NHS Trust Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1/2) in General Surgery Whipps Cross Hospital Applicants are invited to join the General Surgery Department at Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. The start date is 1st April 2026. Initially for six months but further extensions can be considered. Prior NHS experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor ST1/ST2 to join our friendly department, based in an associate teaching hospital which is dedicated to teaching and training.  This post is also suitable for GP trainees who would like more exposure to surgical conditions The successful candidate will be working alongside the surgical team, assessing all general surgery admissions with one of the General Surgical firms (Colorectal, Upper GI or General Surgery) responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work. The role will involve exposure to SAU (surgical assessment unit), elective & emergency theatre, elective clinics and on-calls (day, weekend and nights).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor ST1/ST2 to join our friendly department, based in an associate teaching hospital which is dedicated to teaching and training.  This post is also suitable for GP trainees who would like more exposure to surgical conditions The successful candidate will be working alongside the surgical team, assessing all general surgery admissions with one of the General Surgical firms (Colorectal, Upper GI or General Surgery) responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work. The role will involve exposure to SAU (surgical assessment unit), elective & emergency theatre, elective clinics and on-calls (day, weekend and nights).