Job Description

Are you looking for the next step on your career ladder or looking to gain more experience as a Consultant? If you are interested in a position of whole time or maximum part-time Consultant in General Medicine this may be the perfect opportunity.
The Trust is undertaking a significant bed reconfiguration and as a result is looking for Consultant Physicians to support 2 new wards.
This is an exciting opportunity to join and expand further our dynamic and well-respected Medical team here at Barnsley Hospital.
The successful applicants will join a team of new and established consultants across Medicine. Each member of the consultant team demonstrates clinical excellence, and each brings additional skills to the team, including research, teaching, education and management. Most importantly, the team work collaboratively together.
The successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop inpatient general medical service. Opportunities for special interests are available within the job plan including specialty clinic.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading Trust in the region offering exceptional support to pursue professional activities / sub specialty interests.
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of a Consultant are set out below:
To provide a high-quality service (together with consultant colleagues) in General internal Medicine to the people of Barnsley
To contribute to the multi-disciplinary team working.
To liaise with Social Services Departments, General Practitioners and Voluntary organisations as required.
To advise clinical colleagues on matters within his/her sphere of expertise;
To offer advice to medical, nursing, managerial and other staff on appropriate matters;
To carry out medical teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required;
To participate in the formal appraisal of junior medical staff in accordance with guidelines from the Royal College of Physicians and the Regional Postgraduate Dean;
To contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity including Continuing Professional Development
To contribute if appropriate to the training of nurses, paramedical, scientific and technical staff;
To participate in medical audit on a regular basis and to help develop it;
To provide information as required from time to time for legitimate management purposes, for example to support job planning, service development etc
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 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-4264-09-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE FIND THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THIS POST UNDER THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SECTION.
There is a total of 10 PAs made up of 8.5 DCC, 1.5 SPA including on call. Further SPA & DCC can be added following job planning demonstrating the requirement e.g. for Educational Supervision. It will be possible for successful applicants to develop specialty interests in line with the Trusts clinical strategy and their own personal development plan. Part time working will also be considered.
Example Job Plan
MONDAY AM - Consultant Ward Round / PM - Admin
TUESDAY AM - Consultant Ward Round / PM - SPA
WEDNESDAY AM - Consultant Ward Round / PM - Clinic
THURSDAY AM - Consultant Ward Round / PM - SPA / On-call
FRIDAY AM - Consultant Ward Round / On-call
The 10PA allocation will be a mixture of DCC and SPA. All full-time posts will be offered a minimum of 1.5 SPAs to a maximum of 2.5 SPAs depending upon the requirements of the role.
There are 338 core medical beds and 48 flex medical beds in Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust allocated to General Internal Medicine, including 48 in the Acute Medical Unit, 4 on the Coronary Care Unit including 8 Acute Respiratory Care Beds. The remaining beds are located in 14 medical wards. The Hospital also has a 7-bedded intensive therapy unit and 4-bedded Surgical HDU.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE FIND THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THIS POST UNDER THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SECTION.
There is a total of 10 PAs made up of 8.5 DCC, 1.5 SPA including on call. Further SPA & DCC can be added following job planning demonstrating the requirement e.g. for Educational Supervision. It will be possible for successful applicants to develop specialty interests in line with the Trusts clinical strategy and their own personal development plan. Part time working will also be considered.
Example Job Plan
MONDAY AM - Consultant Ward Round / PM - Admin
TUESDAY AM - Consultant Ward Round / PM - SPA
WEDNESDAY AM - Consultant Ward Round / PM - Clinic
THURSDAY AM - Consultant Ward Round / PM - SPA / On-call
FRIDAY AM - Consultant Ward Round / On-call
The 10PA allocation will be a mixture of DCC and SPA. All full-time posts will be offered a minimum of 1.5 SPAs to a maximum of 2.5 SPAs depending upon the requirements of the role.
There are 338 core medical beds and 48 flex medical beds in Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust allocated to General Internal Medicine, including 48 in the Acute Medical Unit, 4 on the Coronary Care Unit including 8 Acute Respiratory Care Beds. The remaining beds are located in 14 medical wards. The Hospital also has a 7-bedded intensive therapy unit and 4-bedded Surgical HDU.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the shift pattern required
• Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including acute medicine and general internal medicine
• Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
• Ability to lead and develop the service
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles
• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months
• Evidence of involvement in a research project

Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration, and proven skills and up-to-date experience in acute medicine OR
• Full GMC registration, and within 12 months of specialist registration in GIM with proven skills and up-to-date experience in GiM due to completion of training, or application via GMC CESR with the submission completed at time of interview in either case.

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the management of a broad Acute Medicine/General Medicine caseload

Desirable

• Current ALS certificate or equivalent
• Experience in a specialist interest that will complement those of other staff

Management
Essential

• Ability to work effectively and constructively with management.

Desirable

• Evidence of formal management training.

Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the shift pattern required
• Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including acute medicine and general internal medicine
• Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
• Ability to lead and develop the service
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles
• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months
• Evidence of involvement in a research project

Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration, and proven skills and up-to-date experience in acute medicine OR
• Full GMC registration, and within 12 months of specialist registration in GIM with proven skills and up-to-date experience in GiM due to completion of training, or application via GMC CESR with the submission completed at time of interview in either case.

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the management of a broad Acute Medicine/General Medicine caseload

Desirable

• Current ALS certificate or equivalent
• Experience in a specialist interest that will complement those of other staff

Management
Essential

• Ability to work effectively and constructively with management.

Desirable

• Evidence of formal management training.

Skills Required