Specialty Doctor

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 18 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking to appoint Specialty Doctors to our expanding middle grade tier in Paediatrics at Chesterfield Royal Hospital

We are known for our high quality patient centred care, excellent team working, resilience, and our collaborative approach to delivering services for children.

The department is part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire and the Expert Advisory Forum, which advocate for multidisciplinary workforce model which is standardised across the region.

The appointee will contribute to services in Acute Paediatrics as well as level 2 Neonates. Experience in Community Paediatrics would also be welcomed.

The role involves participation in the General Paediatric and Neonatal out of hours rota, which currently incorporates 10 participants and will be expanded depending on the number of successful candidates. Our aim is to meet recent legislative requirements and make improvements to work intensity during the out of hours period.

The consultant body will provide support for continuing professional development and GMC revalidation requirements, and we are able to support development of a special interest in a range of Paediatric sub-specialities.

We would encourage candidates to arrange to meet or contact the team prior to interview to discuss the role and the opportunities that we can provide.

Main duties of the job

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

About us

Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.

Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.

Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.

Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.

In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.

The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-FC-7070255

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration and full Licence to Practice
  • MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher qualification
  • APLS/NLS instructor status

Experience

Essential

  • Level 3 safeguarding competency
  • Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a relevant specialty training programme
  • Experience in paediatric assessment unit and level 2 neonatal unit

Desirable

  • Additional sub-speciality paediatric experience
  • Management of teams

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

  • Experience in NHS management
  • MDT working
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration and full Licence to Practice
  • MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher qualification
  • APLS/NLS instructor status

Experience

Essential

  • Level 3 safeguarding competency
  • Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a relevant specialty training programme
  • Experience in paediatric assessment unit and level 2 neonatal unit

Desirable

  • Additional sub-speciality paediatric experience
  • Management of teams

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

  • Experience in NHS management
  • MDT working

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director Paediatrics

Dr Tina Thekkekkara

01246512507

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-FC-7070255

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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