Job Summary
Alongside this consultant job there are also opportunities to take on one of our leadership roles on a three-year basis within your workplan in your substantive consultant role:
* Divisional Medical Director - Older Adults, Specialist and Children's Services
o You will ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services across the division. It will be your responsibility, in conjunction with leadership colleagues, to ensure the division delivers the Trust Strategy and enabling plans within the division and its care groups.
* Clinical Director - Working Age Adults Community and Assessment Care Group
o You will provide medical leadership through a triumvirate leadership model to your care group and work collaboratively to improve quality, productivity and efficiency. You will work closely with the other care group leaders to realise the vision, values and strategic objectives of the Trust.
For more information about these please contact Mark Broadhurst at m.broadhurst1@nhs.net and express your interest on your application form.
As a clinical leader you will be involved in shaping and developing the service. You will also have opportunities to grow and enhance your skills as a clinician and develop evidence based innovative practices.
Responsibilities
The Consultant's role is to provide consultant and Approved Clinician responsibility for all patients on Willow Ward. Consultants will be responsible for the treatment given to patients in their care; they will be responsible for the prompt and comprehensive assessment of admissions, for diagnosis and treatment of patients, for regularly reviewing patient and for the proper administration of the mental health act in relation to detained patients, preparing tribunal reports and attendance at tribunals. They will be supported by the junior medical staff and the consultant is responsible for the appropriate delegation, organisation and supervision of the junior medical staff in the team.
About Us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
Benefits
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Location and Salary
Job locations: Willow ward, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL.
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa, pro rata.
Contract: Permanent, Full-time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
* Fully registered with GMC with license
* Approved clinician status
Skills
* Excellent knowledge of speciality
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
* Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
* Ability to work in and lead a team
* Participated in research and service provision
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Willow ward, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL.
Employer's website: http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/
Date posted: 11 February 2026.
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