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Job summary

Main area
General Surgery
Grade
MN37
Contract
6 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
259-MED7910189WXH-A
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
21/06/2026 10:00

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Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in General Surgery

MN37

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. 

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.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

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

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 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

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

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

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of General surgery, outpatient clinics and inpatient workload and breast surgery
Desirable criteria
  • Endoscopy skills
  • Laparoscopic surgery experience

Other

Essential criteria
  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Haider Chughtai
Job title
Service Manager - General Surgery
Email address
[email protected]
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