Job Description

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.



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.



Staff Benefits



Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Cafe 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.



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.