Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology

The closing date is 16 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Consultant Physician General Medicine and Diabetes-Endocrinology to further develop our highly rated Diabetes services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity, and it is anticipated that there will be occasion for the appointee to develop a sub-specialty interest within the role.

The post will suit individuals with the desire and resolve to provide modern, high-quality care. We will also consider flexible working options, subject to the exigencies of the service.

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

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-MEC-7773812

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road, 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 medical qualification
  • CCT in General Medicine and Diabetes-Endocrinology
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview

Desirable

  • Higher degree
  • Specialist interest or additional qualifications in other areas of diabetes/endocrinology

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology and GIM
  • Experience of supervising Resident doctors
  • Experience of risk management and quality governance

Desirable

  • Experience as an educational supervisor or clinical tutor
  • Clinical leadership experience or training
  • Higher management training
  • Experience in a similar post

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise and manage patient lists and priorities
  • General Medical skills in order to be able to participate in the GIM on-call rota
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of diabetes-endocrinology issues
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
  • CCT in General Medicine and Diabetes-Endocrinology
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview

Desirable

  • Higher degree
  • Specialist interest or additional qualifications in other areas of diabetes/endocrinology

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology and GIM
  • Experience of supervising Resident doctors
  • Experience of risk management and quality governance

Desirable

  • Experience as an educational supervisor or clinical tutor
  • Clinical leadership experience or training
  • Higher management training
  • Experience in a similar post

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise and manage patient lists and priorities
  • General Medical skills in order to be able to participate in the GIM on-call rota
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of diabetes-endocrinology issues

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

Top Road, 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

Top Road, 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:

Assistant Service Manager

Charlotte Harrison

charlotte.harrison17@nhs.net

01246516306

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-MEC-7773812

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road, Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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