Trust Doctor; eqv to ST-STin Acute Medicine

Overview

Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow at FY2/ST/ST2 equivalent level to work in the Acute Medicine department at The Royal London Hospital for a fixed period of 6 months, commencing immediately.

This is a valuable opportunity for anyone considering a future in any medical specialty. The post may be 6 months in Acute Medicine with general medicine on call. The successful applicant will act as one of our acute medical SHOs with associated responsibilities. The department is closely linked to Emergency Medicine and all inpatient medical specialties.

The duties in Acute Medicine include regular shifts on take/post take, ward work with senior input, and conducting independent ward rounds and clinics with consultant support. The post-holder will be supported by a large team of Acute Medicine Consultants, specialty registrars and consultants, and an expert multidisciplinary team. Daily consultant sessions in AAU provide trainee support.

Enquiries are welcomed to Dr Joe Walton, Acute Medicine Consultant and SDEC Lead Consultant.

• Participate in the AMU team with consultant-supervised ward rounds and support from other trainees.
• Attend Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) clinic with regular input from an Acute Medicine consultant.
• Fulfil FY2/SHO rota take and post take shifts; take is mainly undertaken in the ED. Conduct mid-take reviews in real time and participate in Post Take Ward Rounds the following day. Night shifts involve working with the medical registrar and other SHOs under a non-resident on-call consultant.
• Engage in the full job description overview and review documents for key tasks and person specification as attached.

• Essential – Qualifications and knowledge
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration
• Essential – Experience
  • Familiarity with the UK NHS structure
  • One year of post-registration management of the acutely unwell patient
• Essential – Personal and people development
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Essential – Communication
  • Commitment to quality care
  • Ability to organize one s CPD
  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Desirable
  • Involvement in clinical audit
• Specific requirements
  • The post holder will be required to work shifts, flexible hours
  • Must be able to participate in an acute unselected medical take
  • ALS or equivalent

• Date posted 23 January 2026
• Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade Doctor - other
• Salary £44,170 to £46,675 per year
• Contract Fixed term
• Duration 6 months
• Working pattern Full-time
• Reference number 259-MED
  7754481
  
  RLH
• Job locations The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is focused on improving services to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. The vision is to be a high-performing group renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care. The organisation supports an inclusive working environment and promotes the WeCare values and behaviours.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting staff through miscarriage distress.

Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust

Address The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

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