Junior Clinical Fellow - General Surgery

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Chesterfield seeks a Junior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery to support their team. This role is designed for doctors looking to enhance their surgical experience and requires participation in a full shift rota. Candidates must have completed a UK Foundation Training Programme or an equivalent post. The position offers extensive training opportunities, including emergency and elective surgery. This is a fixed-term role that contributes to the development of skills needed for future specialties.

Benefits

On-site parking

Local discounts

On-site Caf

Cycle-to-work scheme

Electric vehicle charging points

Health and wellbeing hub

Qualifications

• Completion of UK Foundation Training Programme or FY3 equivalent post in General Surgery.
• Evidence of reflective practice.
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
• Teaching delivery experience in any modality.
• Evidence of completing audit/quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full shift rota as required.
• Gain experience in both emergency and elective surgery.

Skills

Ability to prioritise clinical need

Ability to work effectively in different clinical settings

Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge

Aptitude for practical skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registered with license to practise

ALS/ATLS provider certification

APLS/EPLS provider certification

MRCS

Job description

Junior Clinical Fellow - General Surgery

The closing date is 18 December 2025

This role will enable a core/F3 equivalent level doctor to gain experience as part of our General Surgery team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. These are fixed term posts to provide rota cover for Trainee vacancies within the department.

We are recruiting to 3 posts as below:

• 2 x 4 months (01 April 26 - 04 Aug 26)
• 1 x 6 months (04 Feb 26 - 04 Aug 26)

The posts have 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 and would be suitable for someone who has some surgical experience at Foundation or SHO level.

We can offer training opportunities in both emergency and elective surgery. 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.

The minimum skill requirement, including completion of UK Foundation Training Programme or FY3 equivalent post in General Surgery in the UK, 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 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.

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

• MBBS or equivalent.
• GMC registered with license to practise.
• ALS/ATLS provider certification
• APLS/EPLS provider certification
• MRCS

Experience

• Completion of UK Foundation Training programme OR FY3 equivalent post in General Surgery in the UK
• Evidence of reflective practice.
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
• Teaching delivery experience (any modality)
• Evidence of completing audit / quality improvement project and having implanted change to practice
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to General Surgery

Skills

• Ability to prioritise clinical need.
• Ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
• Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job

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.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust