Job Summary
Barts Health NHS TrustConsultant Physician in Acute and General Medicine with a Specialty Interest8 PA PostWhipps Cross Hospital*Royal College of Physicians approval pending*
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a less than full time (0.8 WTE) Consultant Physician in Acute and General Medicine in a substantive post. You will be joining a department that currently has 10 Consultant Acute Physicians with Specialty Interest.The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of working and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in developing the department and wider services for the future.
Main duties of the job
The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of working and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in developing the department and wider services for the future.You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be on the Specialist Registrar or within 6 months of obtaining CCT. Informal discussions and visits are encouraged and, should you have a specialty interest, advanced discussion as to whether this would fit within the clinical framework of Whipps Cross University Hospital is strongly recommended
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
17 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
259-MED7802730WXH
Job locations
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of working and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in developing the department and wider services for the future.You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be on the Specialist Registrar or within 6 months of obtaining CCT. Informal discussions and visits are encouraged and, should you have a specialty interest, advanced discussion as to whether this would fit within the clinical framework of Whipps Cross University Hospital is strongly recommended
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of working and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in developing the department and wider services for the future.You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be on the Specialist Registrar or within 6 months of obtaining CCT. Informal discussions and visits are encouraged and, should you have a specialty interest, advanced discussion as to whether this would fit within the clinical framework of Whipps Cross University Hospital is strongly recommended
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
Full GMC Registration with license to practice
Entry on the GMC Specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of date of advisory appointments committee via one of the following:
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)
Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
European Community Rights
Desirable
Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
A higher degree (MD, PhD)
Essential
Clinical Experience
Higher specialist training in Speciality Interest and G(I)Medicine or Acute Medicine
Broad experience in Speciality and G(I)M/Acute Medicine
Current ALS certificate
Desirable
Ability to organise and deliver a teaching programme
Experience in SDEC and/or ambulatory care
Knowledge
Essential
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
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 / continuing professional development (CPD)
Essential
Skills
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of supervising medical staff
Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
IT Skills
Desirable
Ability to motivate busy clinicians to engage in teaching
Ability to develop research projects and supervise trainees in their research
Personal Attributes
Essential
Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
Innovative approaches to problem solving
Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
Good Leadership Skills
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local,
Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Caring attibutes towards patients
Essential
Management and administrative experience
Attendance on management or leadership course
Person Specification
Essential
Attendance on management or leadership course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR
Employer's website
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