Visa sponsorship note
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is pleased to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this position to qualified international candidates. However, applicants must verify their eligibility to work in the UK with the employer before applying. The employer welcomes applications from healthcare professionals who require skilled worker sponsorship.
Job summary
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Emergency Medicine to join their team. The successful candidate will contribute to emergency care across the Division of medicine and work as a Trust Doctor as part of the Emergency Department team with a full shift rota. The current rota is calculated at an average 10 PA per week. The hospital has forged close links between their Acute Medicine and Emergency Medicine Teams, and as part of the Consultant led team, the successful applicant will provide shop floor input and leadership.
Key duties of the post
Key Duties of the Post:
- Managing a whole spectrum of emergency patients
- Assistance and supervision of the F1, F2 and GPST doctors with the management of patients
- Strengthening the delivery of a high-quality Emergency Medicine service across the hospital and community
- Developing further links between Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine
- Developing innovative practices in clinical patient management, focusing on high quality care
- Developing a subspecialty interest
Key competencies required
Key competencies required for this position:
- Resuscitate and Stabilize (SLO3): Ability to identify sick adult patients, perform resuscitation, stabilization, and recognize appropriate cessation at the entrustment level of 4. Possession of an up-to-date ALS (or equivalent) certificate.
- Care for injured patient (SLO4): Completion of ATLS or ETC or equivalent trauma course able to demonstrate the skills at the entrustment level of 4.
- Ability to identify sick paediatric patients, resuscitate and stabilize them. Possession of an APLS or EPLS (or equivalent) certification and able to demonstrate the skills at the entrustment level of 4.
- Chest Drain: Seldinger Technique. Entrustment level 4
- Open Chest Drain. Entrustment level 2b
- Fracture/Dislocation Manipulation- able to demonstrate the skills at the entrustment level of 4
- Ability to provide conscious sedation independently
- Dealing with complex and challenging situations in the workplace (SLO6). Should able demonstrate as senior clinician overnight at DRI and Bassetlaw.
Person specification
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems – inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- Must be fully registered with the GMC and Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
- ALS (or equivalent)
- FRCEM or equivalent achieved
- Completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Must meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework
- EPALS / APLS (or equivalent)
- ATLS / ETC (or equivalent)
Desirable
- GMC Emergency Medicine Specialist Register
- Working as locum consultant in emergency medicine experience
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Emergency Medicine at a standard capable of leading the department overnight (EPIC)
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
Desirable
- Minimum 6 months UK NHS Emergency Department working experience
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
Equal opportunities and flexible working
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
- Extensive range of learning opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
- NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job details
- Company: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
- Location: Bassetlaw Hospital, Kilton Hill, Worksop, S81 0BD
- Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year Per annum (pro rata)
- Schedule: Full-time
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Language: English
- Education: MBchB/MBBS or equivalent, FRCEM or equivalent achieved
- Experience: Minimum 12 years’ medical work, with 6 years in relevant specialty
- Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible international candidates
- Application Deadline: 24 December 2025
- Reference Number: 272-7528255
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. Before applying, international candidates should:
- Verify their eligibility for UK work permits with the employer
- Prepare all required qualifications and certifications
- Ensure they have current GMC registration or are eligible to register
- Prepare a comprehensive CV and cover letter highlighting relevant experience
Additional information for international applicants
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. 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.
Contact information
For questions about the job, contact:
- Name: Naushad Khan
- Title: Clinical Director Emergency Medicine
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0773844132
Employer website
For more information about Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, please visit their website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/
Privacy notice
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Apply Instructions
To apply for this position, please submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal. Ensure you include all required documentation and certification details. The employer will verify your eligibility for certificate of sponsorship during the recruitment process. For further assistance, contact the hiring manager listed in the contact section.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. Before applying, international candidates should:
- Verify their eligibility for UK work permits with the employer
- Prepare all required qualifications and certifications
- Ensure they have current GMC registration or are eligible to register
- Prepare a comprehensive CV and cover letter highlighting relevant experience
Visa sponsorship note
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is pleased to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this position to qualified international candidates. However, applicants must verify their eligibility to work in the UK with the employer before applying. The employer welcomes applications from healthcare professionals who require skilled worker sponsorship.
