Specialty Doctor in General Surgery

Job summary

We are looking to appoint 3 enthusiastic Specialty Doctor3 to work as part of our dynamic surgical team. (2 x permanent posts and 1 x 12 month Fixed term post).

The posts are 10 PAs, includes administration and SPA sessions with a 1:10 full shift on-call commitment.

The surgical team and Barnsley Hospital provide excellent training opportunities, particularly within laparoscopic surgery with regular access to operating lists. The surgical team will actively support with learning and development opportunities for the post holder.

At Barnsley Hospital, you will be joining a forward thinking, friendly and supportive team of consultants, junior medical staff, allied health professionals and specialist nurses.

The results of the 2023 NHS Staff Survey show that Barnsley scores higher than average for all 9 themes in the Staff Survey. Barnsley's scores across the 9 themes is the highest in Yorkshire and The Humber.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to be actively involved in daily ward rounds, MDTs and the supervision and training of students and junior doctors.

They will regularly rotate between operating theatre lists and outpatient clinics supervised by a consultant in both upper GI surgery and colorectal surgery, acute on calls including emergency theatre operating, providing cover for the highly regarded surgical same day emergency care department, supporting professional activities time and admin time.

There will be opportunities to shadow colleagues in endoscopy sessions and other activities to support professional development.

The successful candidates must be a determined professional who has a desire to work as part of a diverse and forward thinking general surgery team.

Working as part of a surgical team in a smaller general hospital, the successful candidate will be exposed to a wider range of scenarios and given opportunities to make a real contribution to the team and service.

Job responsibilities

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.