Speciality Doctor in Emergency Medicine

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about emergency medicine and looking to make a difference in a dynamic and supportive environment?

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is expanding our middle grade establishment and seeking enthusiastic Emergency Medicine Speciality Doctors to join our innovative and evolving Emergency Department (ED) team.

Our state-of-the-art emergency department opened in 2023 and our bespoke unit provides exceptional facilities from which we provide dedicated, high-quality, safe, and compassionate care.

Your New Urgent and Emergency Care Department - Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunities for Development

We offer regular teaching and training opportunities, both informal (including bedside teaching from consultants and board rounds) and formal, contributing to the success of our learners in RCEM exams. We are also able to support candidates who are looking to achieve CESR. Additionally, our department is committed to research involvement and quality improvement methodologies to continuously enhance patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Role

As a member of our ED team, you will play a crucial role in delivering evidence-based emergency medicine, teaching, and training while maintaining operational standards. Our co-located GP-led Urgent Care Centre provides care for both adults and children with minor illnesses and injuries, ensuring patients receive the appropriate level of care. You will work towards key performance indicators (KPIs) and help maintain excellent care standards in the Emergency Department.

More information about the role, including details of the personal specification, are provided in the attached job description. A formal job plan will be agreed which will cover all aspects of professional practice, including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities.

About us

Staff Benefits

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 and electric vehicle charging points.

A newly opened a hub is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff and includes rooms for mindfulness, a gym and shower facilities, and different keep fit programmes.

Our Town and Surroundings

Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and retail outlets. There are excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.

Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park which is an area of outstanding beauty, and a number of stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire dales and moors and several coastal resorts and 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 several excellent private schools across the wider region. In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and he city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

166-MEC-6930964

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further information about the role including details of the personal specification.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director. This will be reviewed annually, and changes will be mutually agreed.

Once established, the Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further information about the role including details of the personal specification.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director. This will be reviewed annually, and changes will be mutually agreed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme relevant to EM
ALS
fixed term specialty trainee in EM

Desirable

12 months Emergency Medicine experience at Middle Grade level
ATLS provider
Level 1 Ultrasound

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
MRCEM/ Intermediate FRCEM

Desirable

FRCEM

Skills

Essential

Up to date knowledge of emergency medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme relevant to EM
ALS
fixed term specialty trainee in EM

Desirable

12 months Emergency Medicine experience at Middle Grade level
ATLS provider
Level 1 Ultrasound

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
MRCEM/ Intermediate FRCEM

Desirable

FRCEM

Skills

Essential

Up to date knowledge of emergency medicine and evidence of an understanding of its application
Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk

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).