Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Values
Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- Values
Please describe in around 100 words: What does compassion mean to you?
- Values
Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?
- Experience
Computer literate and proficient in a wider range of software packages.
- Experience
Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Qualifications
NVQ Level III or working towards, OCR III, RSA III, ECDL or equivalent.
- Qualifications
Level 3 Counselling skills or willing to work towards
- Skills and abilities
Ability to work under pressure
- Skills and abilities
Manages own workload
- Skills and abilities
Demonstrates initiative
- Skills and abilities
Ability to create summary reports
- Skills and abilities
Ability to work flexibly and effectively as a member of a cohesive team
- Skills and abilities
Counselling skills
- Knowledge and Awareness
Understanding the principles of assessment.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working with Medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Experience
Experience of working closely with medical, nursing and other allied health professionals at all levels.
- Experience
Evidence of managing a large piece of work with minimal supervision
- Skills and abilities
Ability to create forms and other documentation for use by all staff involved in medical training.
- Knowledge and Awareness
Detailed knowledge relating to medical training and education
Job summary
Interview Date: 6th November 2026.
Medical Education is an integral part of Barnsley NHS FT, Medical Education works to ensure that Students, Trainees and Medical Staff are supported in delivering safe and efficient patient care through quality placements.
The department is responsible for developing, managing and delivering a range of high quality and cost effective medical educational services within the Trust to specifications required by the General Medical Council, Health Education England, Yorkshire and Humber, Sheffield Medical School and the Trusts Strategic and Operational Framework.
Medical Education has a key role in ensuring the Trust achieves the highest clinical standards. High quality Medical Education supports patient safety, service delivery and the maintenance of up-to-date clinical practice.
Medical Education is regulated by the General Medical Council and Health Education England. The Trust is required to engage with the national quality assurance stipulations via regular quality visits and reports.
Main duties of the job
To provide full and efficient administrative and data management support to the Foundation Programme Director, Director of Post Graduate Medical Education and Medical Education Manager for the delivery of the Foundation Training Curriculum and management of trainee rotations, with particular emphasis on co-ordination, collection, monitoring and analysis of assessment documentation required for the accreditation of F1 and F2 doctors as required in the Operational Framework for Foundation Training.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who 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
Details
- Date posted: 30 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 11 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9163-1042E-09-2026
- Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Foundation Administrator
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This advert is for 1042 - Foundation Administrator with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Barnsley, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrator role. The advertised salary is £28,392 to £31,157 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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