# Trust Doctor (eqv. to ST1/2 level) in General Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-doctor-eqv-to-st12-level-in-general-medicine/8eb3d2dd-10b8-4bcc-8c33-893a4a7c8ddb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-doctor-eqv-to-st12-level-in-general-medicine/8eb3d2dd-10b8-4bcc-8c33-893a4a7c8ddb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Internal Medicine - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £44,170 - £46,675 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T15:00:45.613Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/General_Medicine/General_Medicine-v8037460 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8037460?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Trust Doctor (eqv. to ST1/2 Level) in General Medicine Fixed Term 12 months Whipps Cross University Hospital 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, which is undergoing a period of regeneration and renewal. We are a centre for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, who attract students from London teaching hospitals as well as overseas, and have an excellent training and work environment with support given to doctors wishing to undertake research or further medical qualifications. We are known for caring for patients with a fascinating spectrum of medical conditions, providing an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills in preparation for the MRCP examination. Trainees are supported by a very well organised Medical Education Centre and candidates for these Clinical Fellow posts will be given the same study leave time allowance and teaching opportunities as those in formal training posts. ### Main duties of the job The Department of General Medicine at Whipps Cross Hospital 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 regularly sees a rich mixture of pathology and complex psycho-social issues. The local population contains a significant level of Older patients with frailty and high rates of dementia and associated delirium. The inpatient service comprises of two general medicine wards, Birch & Blackthorn. Each ward has 2 ST1-2 level junior doctors with an ST3+ higher trainee staffing it daily in line with the RCP Safe Medical Staffing Guidelines. The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals including a focus within the specialty of your choice. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has a high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the postholder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Department of General Medicine at Whipps Cross Hospital 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 regularly sees a rich mixture of pathology and complex psycho-social issues. The local population contains a significant level of Older patients with frailty and high rates of dementia and associated delirium. The inpatient service comprises of two general medicine wards, Birch & Blackthorn. Each ward has 2 ST1-2 level junior doctors with an ST3+ higher trainee staffing it daily in line with the RCP Safe Medical Staffing Guidelines. The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals including a focus within the specialty of your choice. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has a high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the postholder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution. You must hold a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties. MRCP part 1 and part 2 written are essential for this post. ## Job Details Trust Doctor (eqv. to ST1/2 Level) in General Medicine Fixed Term 12 months Whipps Cross University Hospital 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, which is undergoing a period of regeneration and renewal. We are a centre for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, who attract students from London teaching hospitals as well as overseas, and have an excellent training and work environment with support given to doctors wishing to undertake research or further medical qualifications. We are known for caring for patients with a fascinating spectrum of medical conditions, providing an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills in preparation for the MRCP examination. Trainees are supported by a very well organised Medical Education Centre and candidates for these Clinical Fellow posts will be given the same study leave time allowance and teaching opportunities as those in formal training posts. ## Job Description The Department of General Medicine at Whipps Cross Hospital 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 regularly sees a rich mixture of pathology and complex psycho-social issues. The local population contains a significant level of Older patients with frailty and high rates of dementia and associated delirium. The inpatient service comprises of two general medicine wards, Birch & Blackthorn. Each ward has 2 ST1-2 level junior doctors with an ST3+ higher trainee staffing it daily in line with the RCP Safe Medical Staffing Guidelines. The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals including a focus within the specialty of your choice. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has a high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the postholder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution. ## Responsibilities The Department of General Medicine at Whipps Cross Hospital 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 regularly sees a rich mixture of pathology and complex psycho-social issues. The local population contains a significant level of Older patients with frailty and high rates of dementia and associated delirium. The inpatient service comprises of two general medicine wards, Birch & Blackthorn. Each ward has 2 ST1-2 level junior doctors with an ST3+ higher trainee staffing it daily in line with the RCP Safe Medical Staffing Guidelines. The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals including a focus within the specialty of your choice. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has a high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the postholder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution. You must hold a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties. MRCP part 1 and part 2 written are essential for this post. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues - Good leadership skills - Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work - Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff. - Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies ### Knowledge **Essential** - Detailed knowledge of G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post - Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients - Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning ### Experience **Essential** - Broad experience in G(I)M - Current ALS certificate ### Qualifications **Essential** - Full GMC Registration with license to practice **Desirable** - Progression towards MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification - Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.) ## Documents - [ps (pdf, 178.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10325632) - [jdps (pdf, 804.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10325631) - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.