Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- ST3+ level
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 259-MED7394432WXH
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Whipps Cross Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £50,175 - £67,610 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading

Trust Doctor ST3+ in General Surgery
ST3+ level
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.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job overview
Barts Health NHS Trust
Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ level) in General Surgery
Whipps Cross Hospital
1st Oct 2025 to 31st March 2026
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ level) in General Surgery. The post is for 6 months. 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 trauma team whilst on call.
The General Surgery Unit is served by four consultants with sub-specialist interest in UGI, Vascular and Paediatric Surgery. The team work alongside six Colorectal Consultant Surgeons as well.
Main duties of the job
The General Surgery Unit is served by four consultants with sub-specialist interest in UGI, Vascular and Paediatric Surgery. The team work alongside six Colorectal Consultant Surgeons as well.
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 as well as supporting the Colorectal team whilst on call.
The post is not approved for basic or higher surgical training but will provide ample training opportunities and will suit a senior trainee committed to a Surgical career or seeking additional experience of General surgery at registrar level. Previous NHS experience is essential for this role.
There is also scope for training and working closely with the Colorectal Surgery team including clinic and theatre and on-calls.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The General Surgery Unit is served by four consultants with sub-specialist interest in UGI, Vascular and Paediatric Surgery. The team work alongside six Colorectal Consultant Surgeons as well.
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 as well as supporting the Colorectal team whilst on call.
The post is not approved for basic or higher surgical training but will provide ample training opportunities and will suit a senior trainee committed to a Surgical career or seeking additional experience of General surgery at registrar level. Previous NHS experience is essential for this role.
There is also scope for training and working closely with the Colorectal Surgery team including clinic and theatre and on-calls.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
- GMC Registration with a license to practise
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completion of ST2 level or equivalent.
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
- Published in peer review journal
- Higher Degree
- Presentation in national/international meeting
- Formal experience in education and training
- Experience in Management
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of General surgery, outpatient clinics and inpatient workload and breast surgery
Desirable criteria
- Endoscopy skills
- Laparoscopic surgery experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Up-to-date resuscitation Skills
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable interest in general surgery
- CCrISP, ATLS
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and verbal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Self motivated
- Reliable work record
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Haider Chughtai
- Job title
- Service Manager - General Surgery & Urology
- Email address
- [email protected]
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