Trust Doctor; Eqv to STIn Gastroenterology

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic junior doctor to join our dynamic team providing acute and inpatient general internal medicine to residents on Newham, east London. This full-time locum FY2+ equivalent/SHO post will be available from 1 April 2026 to 4 August 2026. The doctor will be based on the wards delivering daily care of medical inpatients under the team. They will also be looking after patients admitted with specific gastroenterology or liver conditions.

The doctor will be part of a larger team consisting of 7 Gastroenterology Consultants, 3 Specialist Registrars, 2 Senior House Officers (IMT SHOs), 1 FY2 SHO, and 3 Foundation 1 (FY1) trainees. They will be expected to contribute to the hospital on call rota, where they will be responsible for clerking, assessment and management of patients referred to Acute Medicine.

The successful applicant will be affiliated with the Gastroenterology department offering inpatient medical care on a ward-based system. They can also see patients in the ward setting.

• Take a history and examine a patient
• Identify and appropriately manage clinical problems
• Prescribe safely
• Keep an accurate and relevant medical record
• Manage time and clinical priorities effectively
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
• Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care
• Act in a professional manner at all times
• Manage ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems
• Educate patients effectively
• Become life-long learners and teachers
• Be able to do the general medical on-call during the daytime, weekends and at night as part of the on-call team
• Be part of the cardiac arrest team when on-call

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 on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. We strive to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond.

We are committed to promoting inclusion and an inclusive working environment aligned with our WeCare values and behaviours.

Date posted: 28 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Foundation Doctor

Salary: £41,541 to £46,553 a year Per Annum

Contract:

Fixed term

Duration: 4 months

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 259-MED
7769799

NUH-HEE

Job locations:
Newham University Hospital, Glen Road, London, E13 8SL

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Essential

• Experience working in the UK
• NHS system within a secondary care hospital
• General medicine experience

Desirable

• Gastroenterology inpatient experience

Skills

• Skilled at basic practical procedures e.g. venesection, cannulation, ABG, ECG interpretation, CXR interpretation, BLS, ALS
• Recognition of the sick patient and early management

Desirable

• Skilled at practical procedures e.g. central line, ascitic/pleural tap

Knowledge

• Good basic general medical knowledge

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent

Other

• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Evidence of participation in continuing professional development and appraisal
• Flexible approach to working environment

Desirable

• Audit, quality improvement projects

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure submission to the DBS is necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer name:
Barts Health NHS Trust

Address:
Newham University Hospital, Glen Road, London, E13 8SL

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