Job Summary
We are seeking to expand our consultant establishment at Chesterfield Royal Hospital by appointing Emergency Medicine Consultants to work within our dynamic and supportive ED team.
Our aim is to recruit to 19-20 practitioners, and we are already close to this target with a current headcount of 15 consultants. We have also established a number of routes to enable completion of CESR for those with ambition to achieve Specialist Registration.
The successful candidate/s will have broad general knowledge and experience as a senior decision maker in Emergency Medicine, and will work in our state of the art, multi-million pound Urgent & Emergency Care (UEC) Department, which opened in Summer 2023.
We value diverse special interests to build team expertise and can also offer opportunities for clinical quality improvement and leadership development. Our aim is to support consultants in pursuing an exciting, flexible and fulfilling career.
The ED team consistently strives to provide exceptional patient care with a focus on upholding the highest standards of clinical governance, patient safety, and service delivery. We are looking for colleagues who will share our commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of Emergency Medicine services.
Main Duties of the Job
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details regarding the job role, and contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
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 hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, includes 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
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details regarding the job role, and contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
2. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and entry on GMC specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
3. Valid provider status in APLS/EPLS ATLS, ALS
Desirable
1. Instructor status in life support course
2. Consultant equivalent experience and CESR may be considered in some cases, subject to agreement for an alternative recruitment pathway
Experience
Essential
1. Higher specialist training scheme in Emergency Medicine or minimum of 5 years' experience in Emergency Medicine.
2. Good understanding of Emergency Medicine and point of delivery care for emergency services.
Desirable
1. Subspecialty experience e.g., GP, Acute Med, Paediatrics, Anaesthetics, Care of Elderly, CDU/Ambulatory Care
2. Experience in Digital Innovation within Healthcare
3. Experience in CDU/Ambulatory Care.
4. Experience in simulation medicine.
5. Previous experience of using online patient record system e.g., SystmOne.
Skills
Essential
1. Clinical supervision experience/skills
2. Basic IT skills
3. Ability to lead and manage ED staff.
Desirable
1. EM Ultrasound competencies
2. Sound knowledge NHS multiple structures and systems.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chesterfield, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL
Employer's Website: Chesterfield Royal Hospital
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