Speciality Doctor in General Surgery | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Chesterfield is seeking an ST3+ level doctor to join their General Surgery team. This role offers the opportunity to gain extensive surgical experience and engage in various training and audit activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive in patient management and possess teaching skills to aid junior colleagues. A full shift rota is in place, and a clinical supervisor will support your development during the placement.

Qualifications

• ST3+ equivalent level doctor in General Surgery preferred.
• Ability to participate in teaching and audits.
• Experience in patient care and support for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient assessments and care.
• Conduct timely investigations per departmental protocols.
• Attend and support surgical procedures.
• Involvement in educational activities and audits.

Skills

Proactive patient management

Understanding of departmental protocols

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams

Teaching and training skills

Job description

Overview

This role will enable a ST3+ equivalent level doctor to gain experience as part of our General Surgery team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will work under the direction and supervision of the consultants to deliver a high-quality service to patients, as well as providing support to junior colleagues and nursing staff as required.

The post has 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.

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 and applicants must be able to participate in the full shift pattern.

There will be the opportunity to participate in teaching, audit, guideline development and service improvement projects.

We will also provide support to help you develop a portfolio in line with Royal College recommendations for those who want to evidence their role and training in this way.

A clinical supervisor will be allocated and will provide support for the duration of the placement.

Responsibilities

• Proactive patient management to achieve timely and high-quality assessment and care.


• Timely investigations and interventions managed in accordance with departmental protocols and guidelines.


• Attendance and support in theatre. Care of patients on the wards and in out-patient clinics. Referral of patients to other specialties and services as required.


• Provision of out of hours cover


• Involvement in multi-disciplinary teams and meetings.


• Participation in teaching and training for junior doctors and medical students.


• Active involvement in audit and the development of departmental services and strategies.

About the Hospital and Application

The Royal is a busy and friendly district general hospital which provides almost all of the acute in-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire. The hospital is located on an attractive green field site two miles from the town centre. There is plentiful on-site parking, and the hospital is easy to access by both rail and road. Our main asset is our dedicated staff, who are committed to meeting the health needs of the local communities which we serve.

Application information

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.

This advert closes on Friday 12 Sep 2025