We are looking to appoint an HST equivalent level doctor to gain experience as part of our Trauma & Orthopaedic team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
This is a fixed term post to provide rota cover for a Trainee vacancy within the department for approximately 6 months. Some aspects of the role can be bespoke to the individual needs of the post-holder and tailored to take into account previous relevant experience, or achievement of requirements for application to specialty training.
This essential role will provide the opportunity for the post holder to develop further surgical skills and competencies. You will work under the direction and supervision of our Orthopaedic Consultants at middle grade level to deliver a high-quality service to our patients, as well as providing support to junior colleagues and nursing staff as required. You will be responsible for clinic activity, first assistant and operating surgeon in theatre and middle grade cover responsibilities on call.
We can offer training opportunities in both emergency and elective surgery. Some aspects of the role can be made bespoke to the individual needs of the post-holder.
Out of hours duties will require participation in a full shift rota. We run 9 week rolling rota pattern.
Due to the short tenure of this post, the successful candidate must be able to start as soon as all employment clearances are received.
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.
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Café 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.
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.
