Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Locally Employed Doctor (FY2 equiv) in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

The closing date is 28 January 2026

Job summary

Locally Employed Doctor (FY2 equivalent) fixed term for 12 months

Barnsley Hospital invites enthusiastic and capable doctors at Foundation Year 2 level to apply for this Locally Employed Doctor post in our Trauma and Orthopaedics department.

This post is ideally suited for doctors who have completed their Foundation Year 1 training or have signed off their FY1 competencies.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required:

To attend formal ward rounds, outpatient and fracture clinics and operating sessions, such other ward rounds, visits to individual patients, and emergency surgery as may be necessary.

To undertake elective procedures under supervision.

To arrange such special examinations (x-ray, laboratories etc) as necessary

Responsible for the routine pre and post-operative care of all patients admitted.

Take part in the full rota including on call commitments.

Specific duties may vary with the circumstances from time to time and the developing competence and interest of members of the firm.

The hours of work are expected to be 8am 5pm on standard days. However this is subject to change at the departments discretion. This post does involve on call commitments and the appointed doctor will be expected to work standard days, long days and nights.

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.

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 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,439 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4327-01-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find the job description and person specification for this post under the supporting documents section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find the job description and person specification for this post under the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification as recognized by the GMC.
  • Applicants have undertaken their entire undergraduate medical training in English or have attained the minimum International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) score.
  • Full Registration with a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council.

Desirable

  • Other degree/ qualifications.
  • Distinction.
  • Prizes.
  • Awards.

Experience

Essential

  • Can demonstrate an understanding and application of:
  • Good clinical care
  • Maintaining good medical practice
  • Professional relationships with patients
  • Working with colleagues
  • Previous NHS Experience/ Clinical Attachment.

Desirable

  • Computer Skills.

Knowledge, skills and attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Organisational ability.
  • Able to deal with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
  • Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
  • Understands the principles of good medical practice.

Desirable

  • A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification as recognized by the GMC.
  • Applicants have undertaken their entire undergraduate medical training in English or have attained the minimum International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) score.
  • Full Registration with a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council.

Desirable

  • Other degree/ qualifications.
  • Distinction.
  • Prizes.
  • Awards.

Experience

Essential

  • Can demonstrate an understanding and application of:
  • Good clinical care
  • Maintaining good medical practice
  • Professional relationships with patients
  • Working with colleagues
  • Previous NHS Experience/ Clinical Attachment.

Desirable

  • Computer Skills.

Knowledge, skills and attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Organisational ability.
  • Able to deal with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
  • Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
  • Understands the principles of good medical practice.

Desirable

  • A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge.

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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Linda Cooke

lcooke1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,439 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4327-01-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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