Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor to cover a current period of Maternity Leave in the department.
You will join our expanding middle grade tier in Paediatrics at Chesterfield Royal Hospital
We are known for our high quality patient centred care, excellent team working, resilience, and our collaborative approach to delivering services for children.
The department is part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire and the Expert Advisory Forum, which advocate for multidisciplinary workforce model which is standardised across the region.
The appointee will contribute to services in Acute Paediatrics as well as level 2 Neonates. Experience in Community Paediatrics would also be welcomed.
The role involves participation in the General Paediatric and Neonatal out of hours rota, which currently incorporates 14 participants. Our aim is to meet recent legislative requirements and make improvements to work intensity during the out of hours period.
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 hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, includes 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.
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
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Valid provider status in APLS and NLS
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Higher qualification
- APLS/NLS instructor status
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 relevant specialty training programme
- Experience in paediatric assessment unit and level 2 neonatal unit (3) Teaching experienc
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of participation in CPD
- Quality improvement/audit project experience with change implemented
Desirable
- Additional sub-speciality paediatric experience
- Experience in NHS management
- Sound knowledge of multiple NHS structure and systems
- MDT working
- Management of teams
- Experience in NHS management
- Previous experience of using online patient record system
Skills
Essential
- Level 3 safeguarding competency
- Good Command of spoken and written English
- Basic IT skills
- Organisational ability
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
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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
Top Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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