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Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Other
Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Other
Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
- Skills
Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
- Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
- Skills
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Skills
Excellence in IT skills
- Knowledge
Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and QIP and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Knowledge
Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
- Knowledge
Detailed knowledge of G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Experience
Broad experience in General Medicine (including on-call GIM experience)
- Experience
Current ALS certificate
- Qualifications
Full GMC Registration with license to practice
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Diabetes and Endocrinology Experience
- Qualifications
Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
- Qualifications
Progression towards MRCP UK
Job overview
Barts Health NHS Trust
Trust Doctor in Diabetes & Endocrinology / General Internal Medicine (ST3+ Level))
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Fixed Term: Oct 2026 – Jan 2027 (with potential extension)
Whipps Cross University Hospital is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trust Doctor to join our Diabetes and Endocrinology team for a fixed‑term period from October 2026 to January 2027, with the possibility of extension.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly, diverse and high‑performing department that manages a wide range of endocrine conditions and a large cohort of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Our trainees benefit from exposure to varied pathology, strong consultant supervision, and a supportive educational environment.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing high‑quality inpatient diabetes and endocrinology care. The role includes:
- Daily consultant‑led ward/board rounds
- Supervising junior doctors and supporting ward teams
- Managing inpatient care, investigations, referrals and discharge summaries
- Contributing to clinical meetings, governance activity and academic sessions
- Opportunities to gain outpatient experience if desired
- Flexibly supporting service needs
- Access to audit, QI and teaching opportunities
Study leave entitlement is equivalent to IMT3 (pro‑rata), and research activity is encouraged across Barts Health’s extensive academic network.
On‑Call Commitment
Candidates may opt to join the GIM on‑call rota if they wish, but participation is not required for this
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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This advert is for Trust Doctor in Diabetes and Endocrinology / GIM (ST3+ Level) with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Endocrinology and Diabetes role. The advertised salary is £51,931 - £69,976 per annum. The contract type is 4 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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