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
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
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 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.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationships.
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.
The Trust is committed to its vision to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving health and wellbeing.
Derbyshire offers a blend of city and country living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country. The trust offers up to £8000 in relocation expenses. We have a generous study budget and an excellent in-house CPD program as well.
We encourage potential candidates to contact us, and we will be happy to arrange an informal visit.
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 Include:
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
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
383-MED C
Job locations
Willow ward
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Fully registered with GMC with license
Approved clinician status
Essential
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
Person Specification
Essential
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
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Willow ward
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Willow ward
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website
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