Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Haematology

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy supportive department, contributing to high- quality patient care and service delivery.

The Specialty Doctor will play an integral part and assist with Ward Rounds, General Haematology clinics, Chemotherapy clinics and providing Bone Marrow procedures under the direction of the Consultant Haematologists.

It is envisaged that the Specialty Doctor will play a significant role in the risk stratification and management of patients admitted to the Haematology Ward and within Outpatient Clinics.

Additionally, although the precise details of the post will vary according to the experience and wishes of the successful candidate, opportunities are likely to exist for participation in a wide variety of aspects of the work of the Haematology Department (including Laboratory work, A&G and RAS referrals)

There is a strong commitment to education and training both in the Department of Haematology and the Trust as a whole.

This post does not include an on-call commitment.

Main duties of the job

A provisional timetable is below which may be modified after discussion with the successful candidate. This job description will form the basis of the appointees job plan and as such will be subject to annual review

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Chemo Clinic

Ward Round/

Ward Referrals

Chemo Clinic

Bone Marrow Procedures

Chemo Clinic

Ward Referrals.

A&G.

Admin

OPD Clinic

Admin

MDT/A&G

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

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 work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

Barnsley Hospital 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 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 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, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

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

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-2006-06-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate that they have a minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) post grad clinical experience.
Broad experience of General Medicine.
Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

Experience of managing haematological disease.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Honesty and Reliability.
Ability to work in a team.
Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Caring attitude to patients.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurse and other agencies.
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education

Audit, Teaching and Research

Essential

Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

Experience of audit
Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Fully registered with the GMC with a License to practice.

Desirable

MRCP (including PACES) or equivalent

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate that they have a minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) post grad clinical experience.
Broad experience of General Medicine.
Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

Experience of managing haematological disease.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Honesty and Reliability.
Ability to work in a team.
Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Caring attitude to patients.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, Nurse and other agencies.
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education

Audit, Teaching and Research

Essential

Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

Experience of audit
Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Fully registered with the GMC with a License to practice.

Desirable

MRCP (including PACES) or equivalent

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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)