# Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in General Surgery

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** General Surgery
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £50,175 - £67,610 per annum
- **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed Term)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T10:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-04T13:12:39.913Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/General_Surgery/General_Surgery-v8059370
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8059370?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Barts Health NHS Trust

Trust Doctor ST3+ Level in General Surgery

Whipps Cross Hospital

1st June 2026 for 6 Months Initially

Applications are invited for the post of ST3+ in one of our General Surgery firms. The post is for 6 months covering a trainee gap. The successful applicant will work in the capacity of a Registrar to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work as well as supporting the surgical team whilst on call.

### Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work in the capacity of a Registrar to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work. This will involve running outpatient clinics and assist in elective theatre.

The post is not approved for basic or higher surgical training but will provide ample training opportunities and will suit a trainee committed to a Surgical career or seeking additional experience. Previous NHS experience is essential for this role.

There is also scope for training and working closely with the Upper GI and Colorectal teams but please note this is primarily a General Surgery role and exposure to other areas are not guaranteed

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will work in the capacity of a Registrar to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work. This will involve running outpatient clinics and assist in elective theatre.

The post is not approved for basic or higher surgical training but will provide ample training opportunities and will suit a trainee committed to a Surgical career or seeking additional experience. Previous NHS experience is essential for this role.

There is also scope for training and working closely with the Upper GI and Colorectal teams but please note this is primarily a General Surgery role and exposure to other areas are not guaranteed

## Job Details

Barts Health NHS Trust

Trust Doctor ST3+ Level in General Surgery

Whipps Cross Hospital

1st June 2026 for 6 Months Initially

Applications are invited for the post of ST3+ in one of our General Surgery firms. The post is for 6 months covering a trainee gap. The successful applicant will work in the capacity of a Registrar to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work as well as supporting the surgical team whilst on call.

## Job Description

The successful applicant will work in the capacity of a Registrar to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work. This will involve running outpatient clinics and assist in elective theatre.

The post is not approved for basic or higher surgical training but will provide ample training opportunities and will suit a trainee committed to a Surgical career or seeking additional experience. Previous NHS experience is essential for this role.

There is also scope for training and working closely with the Upper GI and Colorectal teams but please note this is primarily a General Surgery role and exposure to other areas are not guaranteed

## Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work in the capacity of a Registrar to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work. This will involve running outpatient clinics and assist in elective theatre.

The post is not approved for basic or higher surgical training but will provide ample training opportunities and will suit a trainee committed to a Surgical career or seeking additional experience. Previous NHS experience is essential for this role.

There is also scope for training and working closely with the Upper GI and Colorectal teams but please note this is primarily a General Surgery role and exposure to other areas are not guaranteed

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good communication and verbal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Self motivated

### Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Up-to-date resuscitation Skills

**Desirable**

- Demonstrable interest in general surgery
- CCrISP, ATLS

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Previous experience of General surgery, outpatient clinics and inpatient workload and breast surgery

**Desirable**

- Endoscopy skills
- Laparoscopic surgery experience

### Experience

**Essential**

- Completion of ST2 level or equivalent.
- Experience of Clinical Audit

**Desirable**

- Higher degree
- Published in peer review journal
- Presentation in national/international meeting
- Formal experience in education and training
- Experience in management

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
- GMC Registration with a license to practise

**Desirable**

- Higher Degree

## Documents

- [jdps (pdf, 307.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349528)
- [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)

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