Job Summary
Trust Doctor (equivalent to FY1 level) in Gastroenterology, Fixed Term Contract – 4 months, at Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust. Current full GMC registration essential. Availability to commence working in April 2026 required.
Date posted: 09 February 2026.
Salary: £34,115 to £37,972 per annum.
Contract: Fixed term.
Duration: 4 months.
Working pattern: Full-time.
Reference number: 259-MED7795607WXH.
Job locations: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR.
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.
Job Responsibilities
We are seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor (FY1 equivalent level) to join the friendly department. The vacant Gastro post will cover a training gap in service specifically for the period from 01 April 2026 for 4 months until 04 August 2026 and will be considered for an extension if other vacancies subsequently become available. The successful candidate will be working alongside the Gastroenterology team to provide clinical care to patients while also using the post as a learning forum to maintain good medical practice, and to strive towards maintaining one's own personal development through learning, teaching and managerial opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* MB ChB or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration
Experience
* Familiarity with the UK NHS structure
* Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
* Caring attitude to patients
Personal Attributes
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Commitment to quality care
Desirable
* Involvement in clinical audit
* Ability to organise own CPD
* Enthusiasm in teaching medical students and nurses
Specific Requirements
* Post holder will be required to work shifts, on call, flexible hours
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. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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