The closing date is 22 March 2026.
Gastroenterology Consultant
We are looking to appoint a Consultant Physician in Gastroenterology and General Medicine to further develop our highly rated Gastroenterology services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Applicants will be expected to have completed broad based general medical training along with specific training in Gastroenterology. You will be on the Specialist Register, or be within six months of obtaining your CCT.
The post will suit individuals with the ambition and drive to provide modern, high-quality care, and it is anticipated that there will be opportunities for the appointee to develop a sub- specialty interest within the role. We will also consider flexible working options, subject to the exigencies of the service.
Gastroenterology at Chesterfield Royal Hospital prides itself in giving excellent patient care, which is provided by seven consultants and four nurse specialists. The post will suit individuals with ambition and drive to provide modern, high-quality care.
The development of an Endoscopic Ultrasound and a G.I physiology services to help support current services would be strongly encouraged but the unit would support any interest of the individual. The Trust also supports research and over the years has contributed to many portfolio research studies.
Participation in a 1:8 GI Bleed rota will be expected.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the 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 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.
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 responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
* Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and entry on GMC specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.
* Specialist interest or additional qualifications in other areas of specialty.
Experience
* Experience of participation in CPD.
* Clinical supervision experience/skills
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
* Experience in a similar post.
Skills
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.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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