Trust Doctor (eqv. to FY1) in Gastroenterology

Trust Doctor (eqv. to FY1) in Gastroenterology

Trust Doctor (eqv. to FY1 level) in Gastroenterology

Fixed Term Contract - 4 months

Applicants are invited for the opportunity to join the medical team within the Gastroenerology Department at Whipps Cross University Hospital which is part of Barts Health NHS Trust.

We are seeking to appoint a Trust Doctors (FY1 equivalent level) to join the friendly department, based in an associate teaching hospital which is dedicated to teaching and training.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to appoint a Trust Doctors (FY1 equivalent level) to join the friendly department, based in an associate teaching hospital which is dedicated to teaching and training.

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.

Current full GMC registration is essential and availability to commence working in the month of April is a requirement.

The successful candidate will be working alongside the Gastroenterology team to provide clinical care to patients whilst also using the post as a learning forum to maintain good medical practice, and to strive towards maintaining ones own personal development through learning, teaching and managerial opportunities.

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 Doctors (FY1 equivalent level) to join the friendly department, based in an associate teaching hospital which is dedicated to teaching and training.

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.

Current full GMC registration is essential and availability to commence working in the month of April is a requirement.

The successful candidate will be working alongside the Gastroenterology team to provide clinical care to patients whilst also using the post as a learning forum to maintain good medical practice, and to strive towards maintaining ones 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
• Involvement in clinical audit
• Ability to organize own CPD
• Enthusiasm in teaching medical students and nurses.

Specific Requirements

• The 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.