Locum Consultant - General Medicine
The closing date is 07 December 2025
Job summary
This is a full time post, fixed term for 12 months. You will join an existing establishment of Physicians in the Medicine and Emergency Care Division. The post will suit someone with ambition and drive to provide high quality inpatient services in a high performing Trust. You will be expected to contribute to work striving for continuous improvement in the care of inpatients with general medical conditions.
We are looking for someone who will contribute to our services, gaining experience in leading and delivering care as a consultant in a friendly, supportive team.
You will be expected to have completed CESR in General (Internal) Medicine, completed Higher Specialist Training or be within six months of obtaining you Certificate of Completion of Training & entry onto the GMC Specialist Register.
Opportunities are available and will be supported by the division, for development of a special interest, and/or allocation of a session to allow focus on quality improvement and service development. Upon successful appointment, it is envisaged that you will bring experience which will complement and strengthen acute care at the Royal, and the role can be adapted to incorporate a developing or established clinical interest for the right candidate.
Anyone wishing to explore working less than full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; modification of the job plan will be discussed on an individual basis.
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
24 November 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
166-MEC-7561654
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website
https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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