Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Speciality Doctor in General Surgery

The closing date is 12 September 2025

Job summary

This role will enable a ST3+ equivalent level doctor to gain experience as part of our General Surgery team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will work under the direction and supervision of the consultants to deliver a high-quality service to patients, as well as providing support to junior colleagues and nursing staff as required.

The post has been specifically designed for training level medics who would like to gain more surgical experience and consolidate their knowledge, skills and confidence prior to moving on to the next stage of their career, and for those looking to gain wider experience of the NHS.

Some aspects of the role can be bespoke to the individual needs of the post-holder and tailored to take into account previous relevant experience, or achievement of requirements for application to specialty training.

There is a full shift rota in place & applicants must be able to participate in the full shift pattern.

There will be the opportunity to participate in teaching, audit, guideline development and service improvement projects.

We will also provide support to help you develop a portfolio in line with Royal College recommendations for those who want to evidence their role and training in this way.

A clinical supervisor will be allocated and will provide support for the duration of the placement.

Main duties of the job

Proactive patient management to achieve timely and high-quality assessment and care.Timely investigations and interventions managed in accordance with departmental protocols and guidelines.Attendance and support in theatre. Care of patients on the wards and in out-patient clinics. Referral of patients to other specialties and services as required.Provision of out of hours coverInvolvement in multi-disciplinary teams and meetings.Participation in teaching and training for junior doctors and medical students.Active involvement in audit and the development of departmental services and strategies.

About us

The Royal is a busy and friendly district general hospital which provides almost all of the acute in-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire.The hospital is located on an attractive green field site two miles from the town centre. There is plentiful on-site parking, and the hospital is easy to access by both rail and road.Our main asset is our dedicated staff, who are committed to meeting the health needs of thelocal communities which we serve.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-SS-7436321

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

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

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • GMC Registered with licence to practice

Desirable

  • MRCS
  • ALS, ATLS or APLS/EPLS provider certification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 4 years post-graduate clinical experience (2 of which in related specialty)

Desirable

  • Teaching delivery experience (any modality)
  • Evidence of completing audit / quality improvement project and having implanted change to practice
  • Level 1 Ultrasound

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
  • Ability to prioritise clinical need.
  • Ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Desirable

  • Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to General Surgery.
  • Surgical log-book

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clinicians, administrative staff, and patients.
  • Evidence of good personal time management.
  • Evidence of reflective practice.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • GMC Registered with licence to practice

Desirable

  • MRCS
  • ALS, ATLS or APLS/EPLS provider certification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 4 years post-graduate clinical experience (2 of which in related specialty)

Desirable

  • Teaching delivery experience (any modality)
  • Evidence of completing audit / quality improvement project and having implanted change to practice
  • Level 1 Ultrasound

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
  • Ability to prioritise clinical need.
  • Ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Desirable

  • Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to General Surgery.
  • Surgical log-book

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clinicians, administrative staff, and patients.
  • Evidence of good personal time management.
  • Evidence of reflective practice.

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

Chesterfield Road

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

Chesterfield Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Director

Harjeet Narula

harjeet.narula@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-SS-7436321

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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