Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

The closing date is 11 January 2026

Job summary

This post will be of interest to a specialty registrar or equivalent level practitioner to develop experience and skills in areas relevant to a future career as a paediatric consultant whilst working clinically as a middle grade doctor on our general paediatric and neonatal rota. This is a specific role for one year only which provides potential opportunities to gain experience in medical education, safeguarding, departmental governance or in more specialist district general paediatric areas such as community paediatrics, LNU neonates (local neonatal until level care) or a specialist area of paediatrics.

The successful candidate will be on the full shift rota for general paediatrics and neonates where you will cover neonatal and paediatric inpatient and acute care. The remainder of the time within the role will be allocated to work alongside a consultant in general paediatric outpatient clinics, with an expectation of participation in governance activities such as updating guidelines, undertaking audits and quality improvements projects and departmental education activities. There will also be dedicated time to work towards your own personalised development plan (PDP). You will allocated a consultant supervisor who will help guide with development and achievement of your PDP.

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.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-FC-7598110

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

  • MBChB or equivalent.
  • GMC registered with license to practise.

Desirable

  • ALS, ATLS or APLS provider certification

Experience

Essential

  • Qualified to undertake Senior Registrar rota duties
  • Minimum of 4 years post-graduate clinical experience (completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 2 years Paediatric training

Desirable

  • Teaching delivery experience (any modality) to UG medical students.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent.
  • GMC registered with license to practise.

Desirable

  • ALS, ATLS or APLS provider certification

Experience

Essential

  • Qualified to undertake Senior Registrar rota duties
  • Minimum of 4 years post-graduate clinical experience (completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 2 years Paediatric training

Desirable

  • Teaching delivery experience (any modality) to UG medical students.

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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Dr Helen Moore

hmoore3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-FC-7598110

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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