Locally Employed Doctor (ST3+) in General Surgery

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Locally Employed Doctor (ST3-ST7 Equivalent) to work as part of our dynamic surgical team.

The posts are 10 PAs, includes administration and SPA sessions with a 1:9 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 2022 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 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 candidate 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.

About us

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.

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.

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3740-12-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to roles job description for full details of the role.

This role is full time and includes resident on calls.

The General Surgery Department is part of the General Surgery CSU:

Consultants

Mr A Masri Special Interest in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery and Clinical Lead

Mr MH Shiwani Special Interest in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery

Mr S Anwar Special Interest in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery

Mr M Khan Locum Consultant in in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery

Mr S Ghosh Special Interest in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery

Mr M Chowdhary Special Interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

Mr S Shehadeh Locum Consultant in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

Mr K Mehmood Special Interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

Mr C Whitfield Special Interest in Colorectal Surgery

Miss AJ Payne Special Interest in Colorectal Surgery

Miss J Philips Clinical Lead for Surgical Same Day Emergency Care

Mr R Nair Consultant Vascular Surgeon (visiting from STH)

Middle Grades

Specialty Doctors General Surgery 5

Specialist Registrars General Surgery 4

Junior Medical Staff

Core trainees 3

Foundation Year 2 - 4

Trust Doctors 2

Foundation Year 1 - 3

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to roles job description for full details of the role.

This role is full time and includes resident on calls.

The General Surgery Department is part of the General Surgery CSU:

Consultants

Mr A Masri Special Interest in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery and Clinical Lead

Mr MH Shiwani Special Interest in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery

Mr S Anwar Special Interest in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery

Mr M Khan Locum Consultant in in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery

Mr S Ghosh Special Interest in Laparoscopic & Upper GI Surgery

Mr M Chowdhary Special Interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

Mr S Shehadeh Locum Consultant in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

Mr K Mehmood Special Interest in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

Mr C Whitfield Special Interest in Colorectal Surgery

Miss AJ Payne Special Interest in Colorectal Surgery

Miss J Philips Clinical Lead for Surgical Same Day Emergency Care

Mr R Nair Consultant Vascular Surgeon (visiting from STH)

Middle Grades

Specialty Doctors General Surgery 5

Specialist Registrars General Surgery 4

Junior Medical Staff

Core trainees 3

Foundation Year 2 - 4

Trust Doctors 2

Foundation Year 1 - 3

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and possess the FRCS/MRCS diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • The post holder should have been in surgical training for at least four years before appointment

Desirable

  • Normally you should have received basic surgical training for a period of at least two years plus an additional two years in your surgical specialty

Skills & Attributes

Essential

  • Clinical competence in general surgery
  • Ability to create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships
  • Good team player
  • Able to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure
  • Empathy and good interpersonal skills with patients and the multidisciplinary team within which patient care is delivered, and the surgical department as a whole.
  • Ability to take responsibility for their own continuing professional development.
  • Willingness to play full role within the clinical governance agenda of the department, in conjunction with colleagues.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and possess the FRCS/MRCS diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • The post holder should have been in surgical training for at least four years before appointment

Desirable

  • Normally you should have received basic surgical training for a period of at least two years plus an additional two years in your surgical specialty

Skills & Attributes

Essential

  • Clinical competence in general surgery
  • Ability to create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships
  • Good team player
  • Able to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure
  • Empathy and good interpersonal skills with patients and the multidisciplinary team within which patient care is delivered, and the surgical department as a whole.
  • Ability to take responsibility for their own continuing professional development.
  • Willingness to play full role within the clinical governance agenda of the department, in conjunction with colleagues.

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

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).

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)


For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Thomas Bramley

thomas.bramley@nhs.net

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3740-12-23

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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