Locum Consultant - General Medicine | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A respected healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Physician for a full-time, fixed-term position in their Medicine and Emergency Care Division. The role involves contributing to high-quality inpatient services and leading care alongside a supportive team. Candidates should have completed CESR in General Medicine and be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training. The position supports professional development and offers flexibility for those wishing to work less than full-time.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality inpatient services in a supportive team.
• Drive continuous improvement in the care of inpatients.

Education

Completed CESR in General (Internal) Medicine

Completed Higher Specialist Training

Within six months of obtaining Certificate of Completion of Training

Job description

About the post

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.

Key responsibilities and qualifications

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 and support

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.

Flexible working

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.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Location

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.