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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Hasland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a candidate to develop good generic skills in ENT surgery. This fixed-term post includes ward cover, outpatient clinics, and opportunities to learn practical assessment techniques. Recent NHS experience is essential, with a supportive environment for career development. Benefits include on-site parking, discounts, and wellness facilities.

Benefits

On-site parking

Local discounts

Health and wellbeing programs

Cycle-to-work scheme

Electric vehicle charging points

Qualifications

• Recent NHS experience at Foundation or SHO level is essential.
• Minimum skill requirement includes 2 years of post-graduate experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide rota cover for a Trainee vacancy within the department.
• Learn practical skills and assessment techniques relevant to ENT surgery.
• Participate in teaching, audit, guideline development, and service improvement projects.

Job description

Role Summary

The role will enable the development of good generic skills across the subspecialty, working closely with the Consultants and Specialty Doctors. Activity will include ward cover, outpatient clinics and support for the Emergency Department (ED). There will be the opportunity to attend ENT theatre lists.

Key Responsibilities

This is a fixed term post to provide rota cover for a Trainee vacancy within the department. 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. Achievement of requirements for application to specialty training are expected to be met by the end of the fixed term placement. This post will provide the opportunity to learn practical skills and assessment techniques relevant to practice of ENT surgery across this medium sized acute Trust. The work pattern in operation is Monday to Friday with some late shifts until 20:00 hours (weekend and night shifts are not required). There will be opportunity to participate in teaching, audit, guideline development and service improvement projects.

Qualifications & Experience

Recent NHS experience at Foundation or SHO level is essential. The minimum skill requirement, including 2 years of post‑graduate experience, is outlined on the attached Person Specification.

COVID‑19 Vaccination

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients and therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

Immigration & Visa

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 1 January 2021, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non‑UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Support During Application

Communications throughout the application process will be via e‑mail; please check your e‑mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by e‑mail where possible. If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on‑site parking, local discounts, on‑site Café and Amazon lockers, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric vehicle charging points, and a newly opened hub dedicated to health and wellbeing with rooms for mindfulness, a gym, shower facilities and programmes to keep you active.

Location & Surroundings

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, easy access to airports, and is home to the Peak District National Park. Nearby attractions include the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, coastal resorts and historic cities. Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations and high‑performing state schools.

Future Opportunities

While this role is initially based in Chesterfield, there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community.