Locum Consultant - General Medicine

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Chesterfield is seeking a Locum Consultant in General Medicine to join its team. This full-time role offers a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The successful candidate will provide high-quality inpatient services, contribute to continuous improvement, and have recent experience in the management of acutely ill patients as part of a supportive team. Competitive salary offered ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum.

Benefits

On-site parking

Local discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health and wellbeing hub

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality inpatient services in a high performing Trust.
• Lead and deliver care as a consultant in a friendly, supportive team.

Skills

Ability to teach clinical skills

Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Sound knowledge of multiple NHS structure and systems

Ability to adapt to change and lead change effectively

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine

Specialist interest or additional qualifications in other areas

Job description

Locum Consultant - General Medicine

The closing date is 07 December 2025

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.

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.

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

• 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
• Specialist interest or additional qualifications in other areas of specialty

Experience

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

Skills

• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Sound knowledge of multiple NHS structure and systems
• Ability to adapt to change and lead change effectively
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

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

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum pro rata