Job summary
FY3 (ST1 Equivalent) Locally Employed Doctor Programme
Are you looking to develop your medical career at a leading London teaching hospital? Join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as a trust grade doctor on our F3 Programme for Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs).
We are recruiting for F3-level roles across a range of specialties, starting Wednesday 6th August 2025. Applicants must have completed Foundation Training or equivalent. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a world-class teaching environment with access to excellent training facilities.
Posts are offered for 12 months, with an initial placement in one specialty. There may be an opportunity to rotate after six months, subject to post availability.
Successful candidates will receive:
Access to the HORUS e-Portfolio
A named educational supervisor
£400 study leave budget and 10 days' study leave per year
Progress reviews and annual appraisal
Opportunities for QI and research projects
Support from the F3 Training Programme Director and Medical Education Team
During your F3 post, you'll be expected to build a strong portfolio of skills and experience to support your future career progression.
Main duties of the job
The posts available as part of the F3 programme from 6th August 2025 include:
Cardiology
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Haematology
Intensive Care Medicine
Medical Oncology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Renal Medicine
Stroke Medicine
Please note that availability is subject to change and will depend on your ranking at interview. Interviews are expected to take place w/c 23rd or 30th June 2025 and will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust offers a programme of F3 posts across a range of specialties. These posts are suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation Training or an equivalent programme. They provide excellent opportunities for clinical experience and professional development.
Postholders will be encouraged to attend departmental teaching sessions and will have access to study leave, including £400 in funding and 10 days per annum. They will also be supported to undertake small projects and present at conferences where appropriate.
While individual posts will vary, typical duties include ward work, participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, as well as time in theatre (where relevant) and outpatient clinics. Most posts include out-of-hours commitments and operate on full shift rotas, with senior medical supervision available at all times. Appointments are for 12 months.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to rank the posts they would be happy to accept.For more information about the available roles, please refer to the attached job description.If you have any further questions, feel free to contact:Emma Adamson, Medical Education Service Manager emma.adamson6@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust offers a programme of F3 posts across a range of specialties. These posts are suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation Training or an equivalent programme. They provide excellent opportunities for clinical experience and professional development.
Postholders will be encouraged to attend departmental teaching sessions and will have access to study leave, including £400 in funding and 10 days per annum. They will also be supported to undertake small projects and present at conferences where appropriate.
While individual posts will vary, typical duties include ward work, participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, as well as time in theatre (where relevant) and outpatient clinics. Most posts include out-of-hours commitments and operate on full shift rotas, with senior medical supervision available at all times. Appointments are for 12 months.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to rank the posts they would be happy to accept.For more information about the available roles, please refer to the attached job description.If you have any further questions, feel free to contact:Emma Adamson, Medical Education Service Manager emma.adamson6@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Can demonstrate the skills and knowledge, equivalent to the completion of Foundation level training or equivalent by commencement of post
- Have graduated from Medical School in the last 5 years
- oALS/ATLS/APLS (or equivalent) within two years of application
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
- oDemonstrates an understanding and/or knowledge of NHS systems and practices
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Evidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
Audit
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and clinical research including an awareness of ethics
Desirable
- Previous experience of involvement in undertaking clinical audit, formal research or clinical quality improvement initiative
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to carry out clinical skills appropriate to job description
- Experience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- At least 12 months' relevant experience following award of medical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of teaching junior medical colleagues and/or undergraduates
Relevant experience in specialty / Sub-specialty
Desirable
- oDemonstrates an interest in one or more of the specialties as outlined by the job description
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Can demonstrate the skills and knowledge, equivalent to the completion of Foundation level training or equivalent by commencement of post
- Have graduated from Medical School in the last 5 years
- oALS/ATLS/APLS (or equivalent) within two years of application
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
- oDemonstrates an understanding and/or knowledge of NHS systems and practices
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Evidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
Audit
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and clinical research including an awareness of ethics
Desirable
- Previous experience of involvement in undertaking clinical audit, formal research or clinical quality improvement initiative
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to carry out clinical skills appropriate to job description
- Experience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- At least 12 months' relevant experience following award of medical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of teaching junior medical colleagues and/or undergraduates
Relevant experience in specialty / Sub-specialty
Desirable
- oDemonstrates an interest in one or more of the specialties as outlined by the job description
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
