Senior Clinical Fellow
The closing date is 08 April 2026
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 elective component of this job will be based in breast surgery, with general surgery on calls.
This post is fixed term for a period of 6 months approximately, to provide rota cover for a Trainee vacancy within the department. As such the successful candidate must be able to commence in post from the middle of May 2026.
There is a full shift rota in place & applicants must be able to participate in the full shift pattern.
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.
There will be the opportunity to participate in teaching, audit, guideline development and service improvement projects.
The minimum skill requirement, including 2 years of post-graduate experience in surgery, is outlined on the attached Person Specification.
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
01 April 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty registrar
Salary
£65,048 to £73,992 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
166-SS-7858725
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield Road
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
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
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