Job summary
Trust Doctor in Diabetes & Endocrinology / General Internal Medicine (ST3+ Level)
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Fixed Term: Oct 2026 - Jan 2027 (with potential extension)

Whipps Cross University Hospital is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trust Doctor to join our Diabetes and Endocrinology team for a fixed-term period from October 2026 to January 2027, with the possibility of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly, diverse and high-performing department that manages a wide range of endocrine conditions and a large cohort of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Our trainees benefit from exposure to varied pathology, strong consultant supervision, and a supportive educational environment.

Main duties of the job
About the Role

You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing high-quality inpatient diabetes and endocrinology care. The role includes:

• Daily consultant-led ward/board rounds
• Supervising junior doctors and supporting ward teams
• Managing inpatient care, investigations, referrals and discharge summaries
• Contributing to clinical meetings, governance activity and academic sessions
• Opportunities to gain outpatient experience if desired
• Flexibly supporting service needs
• Access to audit, QI and teaching opportunities

Study leave entitlement is equivalent to IMT3 (pro-rata), and research activity is encouraged across Barts Health's extensive academic network.

On-Call Commitment
Candidates may opt to join the GIM on-call rota if they wish, but participation is not required for this

About us
Barts 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.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £51,931 to £69,976 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 4 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-MED8379649WXH
Job locations: Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
• Progression towards MRCP UK

Experience
Essential

• Broad experience in General Medicine (including on-call GIM experience)
• Current ALS certificate

Desirable

• Diabetes and Endocrinology Experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and QIP and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
• Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
• Detailed knowledge of G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post

Skills
Essential

• Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellence in IT skills

Other
Essential

• Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Endocrinologist Dr Kalpita Majumdar, kalpita.majumdar@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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.