Job summary
- Main area
- General Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 166-MEC-7561654
- Employer
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital
- Town
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant - General Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
This is a full time post, fixed term for 12 months. You will join an existing establishment of Physicians in the Medicine and Emergency Care Division. The post will suit someone with ambition and drive to provide high quality inpatient services in a high performing Trust. You will be expected to contribute to work striving for continuous improvement in the care of inpatients with general medical conditions.
We are looking for someone who will contribute to our services, gaining experience in leading and delivering care as a consultant in a friendly, supportive team.
You will be expected to have completed CESR in General (Internal) Medicine, completed Higher Specialist Training or be within six months of obtaining you Certificate of Completion of Training & entry onto the GMC Specialist Register.
Opportunities are available and will be supported by the division, for development of a special interest, and/or allocation of a session to allow focus on quality improvement and service development. Upon successful appointment, it is envisaged that you will bring experience which will complement and strengthen acute care at the Royal, and the role can be adapted to incorporate a developing or established clinical interest for the right candidate.
Anyone wishing to explore working less than full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; modification of the job plan will be discussed on an individual basis.
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.
Working for our organisation
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Café 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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable criteria
- Specialist interest or additional qualifications in other areas of specialty
- Higher degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Higher specialist training scheme in General Internal Medicine
- Experience in the management of acutely ill patients
- Experience of risk management and quality governance
- Evidence of Audit and/or research activity
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a similar post
- Experience as an educational supervisor or clinical tutor
- Clinical leadership experience or training
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Desirable criteria
- Sound knowledge of multiple NHS structure and systems
- Ability to adapt to change and lead change effectively
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Richard Hopkins
- Job title
- Consultant Acute Physician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 513659
- Additional information
Dr Katy Shuker
Divisional Clinical Director
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Tel: (01246) 513403
Email: [email protected]
Mr Kevin Sargen
Medical Director
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Tel: (01246) 513756
Email: [email protected]
Dr Hal Spencer
Chief Executive
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Tel: (01246) 513161
Email: [email protected]
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