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Main area
Respiratory Medicine
Grade
MN35
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
259-MED7909203SBH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£44,170 - £46,675 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/04/2026 23:59

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Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1/2) in Respiratory Medicine

MN35

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.

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


St Bartholomew’s Hospital

 

 Trust Doctor ST1/2 level

in Respiratory Medicine

 

 

We are currently looking to recruit 3 enthusiastic Trust Doctor (ST 1-2 Level equivalent) to a post in the Respiratory Department at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust to start August 2026.   

 

The Respiratory Department at St Bartholomew’s Hospital is a specialist unit looking after patients with a range of problems including cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, home ventilation, and severe asthma.  The post-holder will join a team of 5 SHO level doctors including two Core Medical trainees and 1 FY2 covering the Respiratory wards.  Lung cancer clinic attendance is included in the rota as a dedicated training opportunity and for the appropriate candidate there is also the opportunity to attend other specialist clinics, multi-disciplinary meetings and procedure lists.  The successful candidate will also be encouraged to attend Core Medical Trainee teaching sessions as well as all departmental teaching, and will be entitled to the same study leave time as training grade junior doctors.  There will be 1 in 5 weekend oncall covering the Respiratory wards  (09:00-17:00).

Main duties of the job

.  The successful candidate will also be encouraged to attend Core Medical Trainee teaching sessions as well as all departmental teaching, and will be entitled to the same study leave time as training grade junior doctors.  There will be 1 in 5 weekend oncall covering the Respiratory wards  (09:00-17:00).

 

There is excellent consultant supervision provided from within our enthusiastic department and many learning opportunities to develop potential. The clinical fellow will be encouraged to participate in departmental clinical governance and research projects.  The clinical fellow will have an Educational Supervisor to supervise their continuing professional development.

 This post would provide an excellent opportunity both for a junior doctor having completed Foundation training and considering Core Medical Training, or a doctor having completed Core Medical Training considering a career in Respiratory Medicine

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 candidate will also be encouraged to attend Core Medical Trainee teaching sessions as well as all departmental teaching, and will be entitled to the same study leave time as training grade junior doctors.  There will be 1 in 5 weekend oncall covering the Respiratory wards  (09:00-17:00).

 

There is excellent consultant supervision provided from within our enthusiastic department and many learning opportunities to develop potential. The clinical fellow will be encouraged to participate in departmental clinical governance and research projects.  The clinical fellow will have an Educational Supervisor to supervise their continuing professional development.

 This post would provide an excellent opportunity both for a junior doctor having completed Foundation training and considering Core Medical Training, or a doctor having completed Core Medical Training considering a career in Respiratory Medicine

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with the GMC.
Desirable criteria
  • MRCP Part 1

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria
  • The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice
  • The applicant must have Foundation Competencies or equivalent
  • The applicant must have experience of Audit, Research and/or Quality Improvement
Desirable criteria
  • Current ALS certification
  • At least 6 months experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of Teaching.

Language & Communication Skills

Essential criteria
  • The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2006).

Attributes

Essential criteria
  • The applicant must demonstrate: • Good organisational skills • An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care; • The ability to prioritise appropriately, • An understanding of the importance of working effectively in a team, • The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients.
Desirable criteria
  • Desire to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine

Probity

Essential criteria
  • The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Nanak Singh
Job title
Consultant Respiratory Physician
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For further information on this post, please contact:

Dr Nanak Singh, Consultant Respiratory Physician, St Bartholomew’s Hospital.  [email protected]

 If you are interested in this post, please make an online application. Please note that this vacancy will only be open for 1 week.

 

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