About this role
## Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor to cover a current period of Maternity Leave in the department.
You will join our expanding middle grade tier in Paediatrics at Chesterfield Royal Hospital
We are known for our high quality patient centred care, excellent team working, resilience, and our collaborative approach to delivering services for children.
The department is part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire and the Expert Advisory Forum, which advocate for multidisciplinary workforce model which is standardised across the region.
The appointee will contribute to services in Acute Paediatrics as well as level 2 Neonates. Experience in Community Paediatrics would also be welcomed.
The role involves participation in the General Paediatric and Neonatal out of hours rota, which currently incorporates 14 participants. Our aim is to meet recent legislative requirements and make improvements to work intensity during the out of hours period.
### Main duties of the job
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.
### 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 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.
## Job description
### Job responsibilities
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.
## Person Specification
### Qualifications
#### Essential
* MRCPCH or equivalent * Valid provider status in APLS and NLS * Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise
#### Desirable
* Higher qualification * APLS/NLS instructor status
### Experience
#### Essential
* 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 relevant specialty training programme * Experience in paediatric assessment unit and level 2 neonatal unit (3) Teaching experienc * Ability to teach clinical skills * Experience of participation in CPD * Quality improvement/audit project experience with change implemented
#### Desirable
* Additional sub-speciality paediatric experience * Experience in NHS management * Sound knowledge of multiple NHS structure and systems * MDT working * Management of teams * Experience in NHS management * Previous experience of using online patient record system
### Skills
#### Essential
* Level 3 safeguarding competency * Good Command of spoken and written English * Basic IT skills * Organisational ability
### 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)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
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)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants).
### UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see [NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals)
## Employer details
### Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
### Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Top Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
### Employer's website
[https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)](https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/)
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