About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locally Employed Doctor at Core Trainee level to join our Otorhinolaryngology/ ENT department here at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post is available immediately and the successful candidate will be appointed on a permanent contract.
Although this post does not have Deanery approval for training purposes, recognised training will be provided. All applicants must hold Full Registration and Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council.
Barnsley is an Associated Teaching Hospital.
The ENT Department
Consultants
X4
Associate Specialist
X1
Specialty Doctors
X2
Registrar Trainees
X2
Core Trainees
X1
Locally Employed Doctor
X1 (This Post)
Foundation Year 2
X1
We provide a general ENT service for adults and children, outpatients, inpatient electives and day case work and non-electives. There is a special interest within the team for Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid and Salivary Gland Surgery, FESS and Otology.
We are supported by comprehensive imaging services, including CT, MRI scanning and Nuclear medicine, Pathology, Pharmacy and Audiology Services.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the post:
The Locally Employed Doctor (LED) will work as part of the ENT team and will take part in the Junior level full shift rota. On call commitments are supervised by a middle grade doctor and consultant during the day, and a Consultant at night. The TD is responsible for the routine pre- and post-operative care of all patients.
The successful applicant will be expected:
To clerk admissions to the unit including emergency admission of patients; To receive and accept emergencies from General Practitioners and from other Departments in the hospital; To manage pre-operative and post-operative treatment of patients under the direction of the Consultants; To run the Emergency Clinic this duty is shared with the other CT and the FY2 doctors. 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. Specific duties entailed will be as decided by the responsible Consultant, and may vary with the circumstances from time to time, and the developing competence and interests of the members of the firm.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation 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.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person specification for this post can be found under the supporting document section.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
A minimum of four years surgical training (ideally 2 years basic surgical training and two years in your surgical specialty.) Surgical procedures. Can demonstrate an understanding and application of relationships with patients. Can demonstrate an understanding and application of working with colleagues. Clinical Competence in general and breast surgery.
Audit Essential
Understands the principles of audit.
Desirable
Experience of audit
Training Essential
Can demonstrate an understanding and application of good clinical care. Can demonstrate an understanding and application of maintaining good medical practice. Can demonstrate an understanding and application of teaching and training, appraising and assessing.
Desirable
Computer skills
Qualifications Essential
Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification as recognised by the GMC. Applicants have undertaken their entire undergraduate medical training in English OR Have attained the minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. Fellowship/ Membership of a Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent; and/or a higher degree.
Desirable
Other degree/ qualification Distinction Prizes Awards
Registration Essential
Full Registration with a Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council.
Motivation Essential
Commitment to Surgery, good time-keeping enthusiasm, readiness to supervise junior colleagues.
Desirable
Ability to organise learning Initiative
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)