Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join and expand further our dynamic and well-respected acute medicine team here at Barnsley Hospital. The post is available at Specialty Doctor or StR 3+ level who have an interest in Acute Medicine.

This is a substantive post to support management of patients within the Acute Medical Unit. The postholder will be supervised by a named Consultant with adequate administration time allocated. The role includes assisting the Consultant on the ward rounds, acute follow up and ambulatory clinics. The appointed Doctor will have the opportunity to show personal initiative in the running of services for assessment of ambulatory care patients.

The postholder will be supervised by an acute or on call Consultant Physician and will be encouraged to participate in the postgraduate education programme, audit and research and will also be allowed time and funding for study leave according to the Trust policy. Continuing Professional Development is encouraged for Specialty Doctors.

If you would like to know more about the department or arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Israr Ahmad (Clinical Lead) on 01226 431310.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be involved in the care of new patient arrivals to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU). Review patients on the Short Stay Unit (SSU) and see new patients referred from ED or GP in Medical SDEC.

Help the acute/general medical take and support the on-call Registrar.

Seek senior advice where needed and supervise the FY1/2 & CTs.

Be involved in writing discharge summaries and communicating with GPs on any follow up investigations (admin time provided).

To provide, with consultant colleagues, an effective emergency medicine service to the people of Barnsley; to work closely with the emergency medicine team to provide a high-quality service.

To advise clinical colleagues on matters within your sphere of expertise;

To liaise with other health care organisations, social services, general practitioners, voluntary organisations etc;

To liaise with the other medical clusters regarding treatment protocols for all specialties, including those based in the community;

To competently perform procedures, teach and supervise junior team members to do procedures.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

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, 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

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-2479-08-25

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Management, Teaching and Research

Essential

Able to organise and manage priorities.
Ability to teach clinical skills to medical students.

Desirable

Experience of audit.
Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and postgraduates.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Honesty and reliability.
Ability to work in a team.
Respect others contributions to work.
Safe approach to work.
Receptive to Consultant feedback.
Polite and caring attitude to patients.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurse and other agencies.

Desirable

Commitment to continuing.
Medical Education and Research.

Experience

Essential

2 years of Clinical experience at Core Trainee level in General Medicine in UK or equivalent training overseas.
Ability to do bedside procedures such as venepuncture, IV cannula, urinary catheterisation, ABGs etc

Desirable

Experience of the acutely ill patient (AMU).
Ability to perform LP/pleural aspiration.

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Fully registered with the GMC with license to practice.
ALS

Desirable

MRCP Part 1
MCEM

Person Specification

Management, Teaching and Research

Essential

Able to organise and manage priorities.
Ability to teach clinical skills to medical students.

Desirable

Experience of audit.
Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduate and postgraduates.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Honesty and reliability.
Ability to work in a team.
Respect others contributions to work.
Safe approach to work.
Receptive to Consultant feedback.
Polite and caring attitude to patients.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurse and other agencies.

Desirable

Commitment to continuing.
Medical Education and Research.

Experience

Essential

2 years of Clinical experience at Core Trainee level in General Medicine in UK or equivalent training overseas.
Ability to do bedside procedures such as venepuncture, IV cannula, urinary catheterisation, ABGs etc

Desirable

Experience of the acutely ill patient (AMU).
Ability to perform LP/pleural aspiration.

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Fully registered with the GMC with license to practice.
ALS

Desirable

MRCP Part 1
MCEM

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)