A Vacancy at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
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
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.
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 Tuesday 28 Jan 2025
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