Locally Employed Doctor in General Medicine (IM3 equivalent)

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 01 May 2025

Job summary

Clinical Fellow (IM3 equivalent) in General Medicine

Applications are invited for a junior LED post to join ourGeneral Medicine department. The post will cover the general wards here at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust primarily and is ideally suited for doctors who have an interest in conditions affecting this cohort of patients and for preparing their portfolio for ST4 recruitment and has opportunites to explore a candidates specialist interests. There will also be an acute on-call element included with this post and funding for a PGCert in medical education is included, as are opportunities to take part in delivering medical education and QI.

The post is available immediately and is likely a permanent post pending a successful 12 month review with the Clinical lead.

The post would also be helpful for anyone looking for support for a CESR portfolio pathway career trajectory if made permanent after 12 months.

Although this post does not have Deanery approval for training purposes, recognised training will be provided and Barnsley is in the top rated Trusts nationally based on recent survey results via the GMC/NTS and permanent staff surveys. All applicants must hold Full Registration for the General Medical Council.

Main duties of the job

The full job description and person specification can be found under the supporting documents section.

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 below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£61,825 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4328-04-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job description and person specification this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job description and person specification this post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Personal attributes and skills

Essential

  • Appropriate attitude
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Reliability
  • Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
  • Organisational ability
  • Able to deal with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
  • Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
  • Good Medical Practice.

Desirable

  • Can demonstrate appropriate leadership skills but at the same time work effectively with others.
  • Fosters trust amongst others and promotes sensitivity to others feelings and needs.
  • A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical Degree MBBS or equivalent.
  • Full Registration with a Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council.

Desirable

  • Other degree/ qualification Distinction.
  • Prizes
  • Awards

Experience

Essential

  • Suitable training to start at IM3 level or above

Desirable

  • Has been actively involved in undertaking a clinical audit and recognises how it relates to improvement of clinical standards.
Person Specification

Personal attributes and skills

Essential

  • Appropriate attitude
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Reliability
  • Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
  • Organisational ability
  • Able to deal with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
  • Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
  • Good Medical Practice.

Desirable

  • Can demonstrate appropriate leadership skills but at the same time work effectively with others.
  • Fosters trust amongst others and promotes sensitivity to others feelings and needs.
  • A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical Degree MBBS or equivalent.
  • Full Registration with a Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council.

Desirable

  • Other degree/ qualification Distinction.
  • Prizes
  • Awards

Experience

Essential

  • Suitable training to start at IM3 level or above

Desirable

  • Has been actively involved in undertaking a clinical audit and recognises how it relates to improvement of clinical standards.

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Associate Director of Operations

Mark Railton

mark.railton@nhs.net

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£61,825 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4328-04-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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