Job summaryThis post will be of interest to a specialty registrar or equivalent level practitioner to develop experience and skills in areas relevant to a future career as a paediatric consultant whilst working clinically as a middle grade doctor on our general paediatric and neonatal rota. This is a specific fixed term role which provides potential opportunities to gain experience in medical education, safeguarding, departmental governance or in more specialist district general paediatric areas such as community paediatrics, LNU neonates (local neonatal until level care) or a specialist area of paediatrics.
The successful candidate will be on the full shift rota for general paediatrics and neonates where you will cover neonatal and paediatric inpatient and acute care. The remainder of the time within the role will be allocated to work alongside a consultant in general paediatric outpatient clinics, with an expectation of participation in governance activities such as updating guidelines, undertaking audits and quality improvements projects and departmental education activities. There will also be dedicated time to work towards your own personalised development plan (PDP). You will allocated a consultant supervisor who will help guide with development and achievement of your PDP.
Main duties of the jobFor 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 usOur 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.
DetailsDate posted: 18 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £77,348 a year
Per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 166-FC-8268867
Job locations: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Main Street, Calow, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
QualificationsEssential- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Valid provider status in APLS and NLS
- Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise
Desirable- Higher qualification
- APLS/NLS instructor status
ExperienceEssential- 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 paediatric role.
- Experience of working in a paediatric assessment unit in the NHS.
- 6 months experience working at tier 2 level in a level 2 neonatal unit (or above) in the NHS.
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Up to date Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable- Evidence of completing audit / quality improvement project and having implanted change to practice
- Additional sub-speciality paediatric experience
- Management of teams
- Experience in NHS management
- MDT working
SkillsEssential- Evidence of reflective practice.
- Good understanding of the secondary care environment
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Main Street, Calow, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Director
Dr Helen Moore
hmoore3@nhs.net
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
