Job summaryWhipps Cross is a district general hospital that is located on the edge of Epping Forest, in between Walthamstow Central, Leytonstone and Snaresbrook stations.
First opening over a hundred years ago, our team at Whipps Cross have one of the busiest A&E departments in the country with more than 152,000 patients attending each year. Other departments are just as busy with over 77,000 inpatient stays and 381,000 outpatient appointments.
The team at Whipps Cross work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and no two days are the same. We have developed a strong reputation as a centre of excellence for various specialist services such as urology, ENT, audiology, cardiology, colorectal surgery, cancer care and acute stroke care.
Please note - This is an advertisement to join our Staff Bank, and work in Whipps Cross Emergency Services
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will have a good general medical background with experience in UK Emergency Medicine and the ability to diagnose, treat and appropriately dispose of patients presenting as an emergency. The following competencies comprise a list the majority of which the post holder would have achieved in previous posts before being appointed. Those not achieved at the time of appointment should be acquired under the supervision of the Consultants in Emergency Medicine: Anterior Nasal Pack, BIPAP, CPAP, Cauterization (Littles' Area), Chest Drain, Reduction of Dislocated joints, External Pacing, Femoral Venous Line Insertion, Reduction of Fractures, Haematoma Block, Intra Venous Sedation, Intraosseous Needle Insertion, Intubation of a cardiac arrest patient, Jugular Venous Line Insertion, Knee Aspiration, Log Roll, Nail Bed Repair, Nail Removal, Nail Trephine, Pleural Aspiration, Reduction Pulled Elbow, Ring Block, Ultrasound Identification (Jugular vein), Subacromial Injection, Suprapubic Catheter Insertion, Pharmacological control of an agitated patient (as per NICE guidelines), PCI Initiation of Care Pathway.
About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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.
This is a
Bank position, with work offered on an
ad hoc, as-required basis. Hours are
not guaranteed and will depend on service requirements and shift availability.
Due to the nature of this role,
Certificates of Sponsorship are not available. Applicants
must have full right to work in the UK and be available to work flexible, ad hoc shifts as they arise.
MR Cem registration is an essential requirement for this post. Applications from candidates who do not hold a valid MR Chem qualification/registration will
not be consideredDetailsDate posted: 16 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 to £67,325 a year
Per annum
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-MED8188512WXH-BANK-A
Job locations: Whipps cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Rd, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- To work and provide clinical care to ensure patient safety and safe clinical practice
- To provide support as a senior doctor in the ED for junior staff
- To work with the nursing and allied health care staff to ensure good clinical care is provided
- To work under the guidance of the ED consultants and seek their advice as appropriate
- To work in designated areas of the ED which would include RAT (rapid assessment and Triage), Resuscitation, majors, minors and paediatrics
- To work in the Ed clinical decision unit area
- To continue to maintain their own CPD and address their learning needs as determined by local, regional and national directives.
- Diagnosis, resuscitation and initial treatment of all emergency patients. These comprise of self-referred and ambulance cases.
- To discharge patients to GPs or offer patients for admission to the appropriate admitting officer.
- To organise return visits to special clinics run within the trust i.e. ENT/TIA & fracture clinics.
- To attend the teaching A&E teaching and audit programme in which attendance is compulsory. This is paid teaching time.
Person SpecificationQualifications and knowledgeEssential- Full GMC Registration
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Full MRCEM
DesirableExperience and SkillsEssential- Understanding of ALS/ATLS/APLS principles
- Medical knowledge commensurate with grade
- 3 years relevant hospital experience at SHO level or above of which at least 12 MONTHS in Emergency Medicine
Personal and people developmentEssential- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Whipps cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Rd, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Talent attraction Manager, Shiv Tailor, shiv.tailor2@nhs.net
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.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 (Opens in a new tab).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 continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
