Job summary
Are you
looking for the next step on your career ladder or looking to gain more
experience as a Consultant? If you
are interested in a position of whole time or maximum part-time a Consultant in
Acute Medicine this may be the perfect opportunity.
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join and expand further our dynamic and
well-respected Acute Medicine team here at Barnsley Hospital.
The
successful applicant(s) will join a team of ten consultants. Each member of the
consultant team demonstrates clinical excellence, and each brings additional
skills to the team, including research, teaching, education and management.
Most importantly, the team work collaboratively together.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive post and will support the expansion of services
to meet activity and service specification demands as we move towards a 12
hour / 7-day AIM cover model and includes daytime work on the AMU, Short stay Unit (SSU) and Medical SDEC
(Same day emergency care).
This is an
exciting opportunity to join one of the leading AMUs in the region offering
exceptional support to pursue professional activities / sub specialty
interests.
Any
candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be
considered for the posts; if such a person is appointed modification of the
job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in
consultation with consultant colleagues.
Barnsley Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust is a Good CQC-rated
Hospital with a vision to moving to Outstanding and joining only 7 other
hospitals in the country with this rating.
The
current staffing is 10 Consultants 2 SAS doctors, 1 ST4-7, a mixture of
CT3-6, CT1/GP VTS/F2 or F1 doctors and 6 full-time Physician Associates.
The
hospital is an associate teaching hospital of the University of Sheffield and
the Emergency Department is actively involved in undergraduate medical
education. Candidates must be on the Specialist Register or within six months
of eligibility for entry.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good
rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and
achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We
are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable
future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There
has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace
and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where
staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to
sustainability and growth.
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic
origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or
belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who
may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa
route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK,
please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles
are no longer eligible for sponsorship
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the shift pattern required.
- Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including acute medicine and general internal medicine.
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant.
- Ability to lead and develop the service.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff.
- Ability and evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of a broad Acute Medicine caseload.
Desirable
- Current ALS certificate or equivalent.
- Experience in a specialist interest that will complement those of other staff.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and constructively with management.
Desirable
- Evidence of formal management training.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration, and proven skills and up-to-date experience in acute medicine OR
- Full GMC registration, and within 12 months of specialist registration in Acute Medicine due to completion of training or within12 months of specialist registration in GIM with proven skills and up-to-date experience in acute medicine due to completion of training, or application via GMC CESR with the submission completed at time of interview in either case.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the shift pattern required.
- Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including acute medicine and general internal medicine.
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant.
- Ability to lead and develop the service.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff.
- Ability and evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of a broad Acute Medicine caseload.
Desirable
- Current ALS certificate or equivalent.
- Experience in a specialist interest that will complement those of other staff.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and constructively with management.
Desirable
- Evidence of formal management training.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration, and proven skills and up-to-date experience in acute medicine OR
- Full GMC registration, and within 12 months of specialist registration in Acute Medicine due to completion of training or within12 months of specialist registration in GIM with proven skills and up-to-date experience in acute medicine due to completion of training, or application via GMC CESR with the submission completed at time of interview in either case.
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).
