Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Obstetrician

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

You will join our team of 17 Consultants based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, providing high quality services for patients across North Derbyshire and the surrounding area.

We are seeking someone whose skills complement those already in place in the department, whilst looking to take on or develop an area of special interest. Cover for both obstetrics and gynaecology, contributing to the on-call rota both in an out of hours is expected.

An ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice or equivalent is required. Additional ATSM/SITM or similar accreditations in other special interest areas are desirable, such as high risk obstetrics or maternal medicine. T

The role would suit an obstetric-leaning consultant and - in the interests of transparency - the Trust cannot offer sufficient gynaecology work to the successful candidate to maintain or develop skills in gynaecology, other than on call gynaecology.

You will provide assessment, care and treatment of emergency patients presenting to the Maternity and Gynaecology department. You will have the ability to work as an effective team member, providing clinical leadership for our clinical teams, and engaging fully with the wider health professional teams.

We are looking for someone with experience who will, along with colleagues, can advise on the efficient and smooth running of the service, influence future service developments, and take opportunities to further develop excellent care for our patients.

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

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 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.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year None

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-FC-7248384

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT

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 duties 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 duties required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
  • ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent
  • ntry on the GMC Specialist Register or training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT or eligibility for entry on the specialist register of the GMC within 6 months of advisory appointments committee
  • Full registration with GMC

Desirable

  • Other training/ATSMs to demonstrate specialist interests
  • ATSM/SITMs showing advanced obstetrics competencies

Experience

Essential

  • Wide range of experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology
  • Wide experience in proven leadership and teaching experience
  • Quality/audit project experience.

Desirable

  • Management training/experience
  • Experience of clinical leadership

Skills

Desirable

  • Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
  • ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward practice or equivalent
  • ntry on the GMC Specialist Register or training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT or eligibility for entry on the specialist register of the GMC within 6 months of advisory appointments committee
  • Full registration with GMC

Desirable

  • Other training/ATSMs to demonstrate specialist interests
  • ATSM/SITMs showing advanced obstetrics competencies

Experience

Essential

  • Wide range of experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology
  • Wide experience in proven leadership and teaching experience
  • Quality/audit project experience.

Desirable

  • Management training/experience
  • Experience of clinical leadership

Skills

Desirable

  • Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education

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 NHSFT

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 NHSFT

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

Mr Graham Geary

01246512505

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year None

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-FC-7248384

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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