Locally Employed Doctor in General Surgery (FY2 / CT1 Equivalent)

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 April 2025

Job summary

Locally Employed Doctor in General Surgery (FY2 / CT1 equivalent)

Fixed term until 31 March 2026

Applications are invited for a Locally Employed Doctor (FY2 /CT1 Level) post to join ourGeneral Surgery department here at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This post is ideally suited for doctors who have an interest in all aspects of General Surgery.

The post is available immediately and the successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026.

Although this post does not have Deanery approval for training purposes, recognised training will be provided. Barnsley is an Associated Teaching Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work primarily for one of the consultant teams and will take part in the Junior level full shift rota. On call commitments are supervised by a middle grade doctor and consultant. The doctor will be responsible for the routine pre and post-operative care of all patients admitted. Supervision is provided by a registrar level middle grade and consultant.

The successful applicants will be expected:

a)To attend formal ward rounds and out-patient clinics

b)To attend such other ward rounds, visits to individual patients, as may be necessary

c)To arrange and assist special examinations as may be necessary

d)To keep such records as may be required for medical and/or administrative reasons.

e)To communicate fully (subject to the overriding factors of confidentiality and the patients interests) with patients, their relatives, family doctors and other Health and Social Service colleagues.

f)To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the appropriate consultant or clinical director, in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional; in particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

g)To attend local teaching/educational activities such as radiology seminars, journal clubs and audit meetings. This is a contractual obligation.

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

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£42,008 to £49,909 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3741-04-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

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

Qualifications

Essential

Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification as recognized by the GMC.
Applicants have undertaken their entire undergraduate medical training in English or have attained the minimum International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) score.

Desirable

Other degree/ qualifications.
Distinction.
Prizes.
Awards.

Experience

Essential

Completed FY2 training or equivalent.
Can demonstrate an understanding and application of:
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Professional relationships with patients
- Working with colleagues
Previous NHS Experience

Desirable

Computer Skills

Personal Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills.
Organisational ability.
Able to deal with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
Understands the principles of good medical practice

Desirable

A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification as recognized by the GMC.
Applicants have undertaken their entire undergraduate medical training in English or have attained the minimum International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) score.

Desirable

Other degree/ qualifications.
Distinction.
Prizes.
Awards.

Experience

Essential

Completed FY2 training or equivalent.
Can demonstrate an understanding and application of:
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Professional relationships with patients
- Working with colleagues
Previous NHS Experience

Desirable

Computer Skills

Personal Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills.
Organisational ability.
Able to deal with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
Understands the principles of good medical practice

Desirable

A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge.

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.

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 (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).