Job summary The appointment is for a substantive Consultant within our friendly and well-established Surgical Specialties Division at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. To expand colorectal surgery capacity, augment the sub-specialty interests of other existing Consultants as well as augmentation of the on-call rota. The General Surgery Department is expanding the number of consultants to meet increasing demand which will result in a reduction in the current frequency of on call duties once further appointees are in place. The successful candidate may provide regular colonoscopy lists. The trust owns the whole colorectal surgical pathway, the successful appointee will work with several other established Colorectal surgeons to deliver the sub-speciality service and cancer pathway. There will also be an opportunity to work with consultant colleagues in the development of new, more effective, patient care pathways. The successful applicant will join an existing team of 17 consultants, six upper GI (2 fixed term and one to join in oct) six Colorectal, four Breast and one Vascular, providing Surgical care in Chesterfield for patients from North Derbyshire and surrounding areas. 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. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 166-SS-6951579 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S4 5BL Job description 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 Job description 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 Essential FRCS (Exit exam) GMC registered with a licence to practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT or eligibility for entry on the specialist register of the GMC in surgery within 6 months of CCT date JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy by the time of appointment Experience Essential Broad recent experience of emergency general and colorectal surgery, sufficient to function on the Consultant on-call rota with significant recent experience in Colonoscopy Broad clinical experience in Emergency General Surgery including acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy where necessary. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable Demonstrable experience of requisite numbers of index log book operations for emergency surgery and anterior resections (low), both laparoscopic and open. Skills Essential Good written and oral communication skills. Clinical supervision experience/skills Desirable Motivation skills, leadership skills and flexibility Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education. Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCS (Exit exam) GMC registered with a licence to practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT or eligibility for entry on the specialist register of the GMC in surgery within 6 months of CCT date JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy by the time of appointment Experience Essential Broad recent experience of emergency general and colorectal surgery, sufficient to function on the Consultant on-call rota with significant recent experience in Colonoscopy Broad clinical experience in Emergency General Surgery including acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy where necessary. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable Demonstrable experience of requisite numbers of index log book operations for emergency surgery and anterior resections (low), both laparoscopic and open. Skills Essential Good written and oral communication skills. Clinical supervision experience/skills Desirable Motivation skills, leadership skills and flexibility Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S4 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)