Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated full-time general surgeon
to join the general surgery team at Barnsley Hospital on a permanent contract.
This
job provides an opportunity to have structured weekly clinics, theatres,
endoscopy sessions, cancer MDT meetings and on call sessions at Barnsley
Hospital.
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.
This
post will appeal to an appropriately trained surgeon who has a proven
sub-specialty interest in colorectal surgery.
The appointee will have the enthusiasm to work with colleagues to
develop the service in line with national guidance.
Barnsley
Hospital values its staff greatly. The results of the 2024 NHS Staff Survey
show that Barnsley scores higher than average for all 9 themes in the Staff
Survey. Barnsleys scores across the 9 themes is the highest in Yorkshire and
The Humber.
Main duties of the job
The
candidate will join a team of five upper gastro-intestinal surgeons (this post
being the sixth member of the team). The post holder will work as part of the
team to provide surgical treatment for a range of gastro-intestinal conditions
that are treated at Barnsley Hospital.
Core
Clinical Duties Include:
Weekly
operating theatre lists
1-2
outpatient clinics per week
Weekly
MDT meeting (Wednesday AM)
24
hour on call every 2 weeks (non-resident overnight)
Weekend
on call every 8 weeks
Endoscopy
sessions weekly or every 2 weeks
Clinical
administration sessions
Core
SPA time
About us
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.
As an employee of
Barnsley Hospital, you will find that we are committed to the fair treatment of
our staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or
disability. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all, welcome
applications from a wide range of candidates and select interviewees based on
their skills, qualifications, and experience.
We take equal
opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff really seriously,
this could include flexible working, part-time, job share and remote working
from home. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any
flexibility that you may require.
We hope that you will choose to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification for this role can be found under the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification for this role can be found under the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Research, Teaching, Audit and Management
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to conduct medical research.
- Ability to critically evaluate medical research.
- Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Training the Trainers.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current NHS issues.
- Efficient management of resources.
- Organisation and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of research published in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or regional conferences.
- Appraisal training.
- Experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Completion of Education Supervisor training.
- Ability to organise and present audit.
- Management experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the date of interview), CESR or European community Rights
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of all common General Surgical/Colorectal conditions.
- Experience of Laparoscopic Day Surgery.
- Ability to perform upper endoscopy and JAG accredited or working towards JAG accreditation).
Desirable
- Broad clinical experience in General, Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgery.
Training
Essential
- Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery and obtained CCST/CCT or equivalent with minimum 2 years experience in Laparoscopic GI Surgery.
Desirable
- Training in sub-specialist area of practice.
- Experience of laparoscopic exploration of the bile duct.
Person Specification
Research, Teaching, Audit and Management
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to conduct medical research.
- Ability to critically evaluate medical research.
- Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Training the Trainers.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current NHS issues.
- Efficient management of resources.
- Organisation and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of research published in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or regional conferences.
- Appraisal training.
- Experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Completion of Education Supervisor training.
- Ability to organise and present audit.
- Management experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the date of interview), CESR or European community Rights
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of all common General Surgical/Colorectal conditions.
- Experience of Laparoscopic Day Surgery.
- Ability to perform upper endoscopy and JAG accredited or working towards JAG accreditation).
Desirable
- Broad clinical experience in General, Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgery.
Training
Essential
- Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery and obtained CCST/CCT or equivalent with minimum 2 years experience in Laparoscopic GI Surgery.
Desirable
- Training in sub-specialist area of practice.
- Experience of laparoscopic exploration of the bile duct.
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.
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.
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).
