Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

This role will enable a CT3/ST3+ equivalent level doctor to gain experience as part of our Anaesthetic team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will work under the direction and supervision of the consultants to deliver a high-quality service to patients, as well as providing support to junior colleagues and nursing staff as required.

The post has been specifically designed for training level medics who already have anaesthetic experience but wish to further consolidate their knowledge, skills and confidence prior to moving on to the next stage of their career.

The post holder will mainly work in the operating theatres gaining experience and training in anaesthesia for a wide range of elective and emergency surgical specialties. There may also be opportunities to gain further experience in critical care or obstetric anaesthesia according to the developmental needs of the appointee.

Candidates will have the opportunity to discuss potential for specific training and development goals whilst undertaking this role.

On-call duties will be at a frequency of 1:8 on the ICU middle grade rota.

A clinical supervisor will be allocated and will provide support for the duration of the placement.

The minimum skill requirement, including 2 years of post-graduate experience in General surgery, is outlined on the attached Person Specification.

Successful candidates must be available to commence in post from 06 August 2025.

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

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.

Chesterfield has a number of very pleasant suburbs and the hospital itself is located on an attractive green field site two miles from the town centre.

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.

Our staff enjoy a range of benefits and health and wellbeing programmes 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.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-SS-6914686

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS foundation Trust

Chesterfield Road

Calow, Chesterfield

S44 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 responsibilities 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 responsibilities required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent.
  • GMC registered with license to practise.
  • Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) in Anaesthesia

Desirable

  • Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia
  • Completion of Primary FRCA
  • ALS, ATLS or APLS provider certification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 4 years post-graduate clinical experience (2 of which in related specialty).
  • Obstetric Anaesthesia and ICU trained (completion of IAOC, Obs2 and ICM2 modules)

Desirable

  • Teaching delivery experience (any modality) to UG medical students.
  • Evidence of completing audit / quality improvement project and having implanted change to practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent.
  • GMC registered with license to practise.
  • Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) in Anaesthesia

Desirable

  • Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia
  • Completion of Primary FRCA
  • ALS, ATLS or APLS provider certification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 4 years post-graduate clinical experience (2 of which in related specialty).
  • Obstetric Anaesthesia and ICU trained (completion of IAOC, Obs2 and ICM2 modules)

Desirable

  • Teaching delivery experience (any modality) to UG medical students.
  • Evidence of completing audit / quality improvement project and having implanted change to practice

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 NHS foundation Trust

Chesterfield Road

Calow, Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS foundation Trust

Chesterfield Road

Calow, Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director Critical Care

Dr Andrew North

Andrewnorth1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-SS-6914686

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS foundation Trust

Chesterfield Road

Calow, Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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