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This role is listed by an employer that holds a live Home Office sponsor licence on the Skilled Worker route.
Salary for this role£76,582 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
The appointment is to commence in Autumn 2026 for a fixed term period of 12 months. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST7/appropriate to an individual holding a Certificate of Completion of Training.
Should any further vacancies arise, shortlisted candidates will be considered.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
About us
PROUD VALUES
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visitwww.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£76,582 a year
per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
190-STH-26-227
Job locations
Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
MB ChB or equivalent
MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
MD or PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
Broad Training in general Cardiology
Extensive specialist training in devices and/or electrophysiology (final year or post-CCT or equivalent)
Desirable
BHRS/ IBHRE/ ESC Devices accreditation
BHRS/ IBHRE/ ESC Devices accreditation
Research
Essential
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
Desirable
Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and Training
Essential
Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Continous Professional Development
Essential
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Good written communication skills
The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
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.
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.
Interested? Apply while it's open.Closes 16 November · Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has 34 other sponsored roles if this one goes.