An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the department of Child Health at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as a substantive Consultant Paediatrician. We are known for our high quality patient centred care, excellent team working, resilience and our collaboration with other colleagues across the network.
The appointee will provide services in Acute Paediatrics, level 2 Neonates and we will aim to support interest in Paediatric sub-specialties. Experience in Community Paediatrics to support our community team would be welcomed to help with our service needs. We encourage candidates to arrange to meet the team prior to interview, to discuss further opportunities and other sub-specialty interests.
The department is part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire, and the Expert Advisory Forum, to aim for uniform and standardised services across the borders and to have a multidisciplinary workforce model.
The role is likely to require participation in the General Paediatric and Neonatal on-call rota on a 1:10 basis and we would like the successful candidate to explore the possibility of joining the well supported 1:5 SUDI rota.
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Café 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.
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Mar 2025
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