About this role
Job summary
Chesterfield Royal Hospital, located in the historic town of Chesterfield in Derbyshire, and adjacent to the Peak District, is inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine. This position combines delivering high-quality patient care set against the backdrop of our new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department.
The role is perfect for those passionate about Emergency Medicine, offering a blend of clinical duties and the opportunity to undertake a Senior Fellow role. A provisional pattern of work across 24 weeks has been designed, which will incorporate a number of ED shifts.
You'll be joining an expanding team of dedicated middle-grade doctors, including Higher Specialty Trainees, Associate Specialists, and Specialty Doctors.
Primary responsibilities involve providing comprehensive clinical care to a diverse range of adult and paediatric patients in the Emergency Department. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including ED doctors, emergency nurse practitioners, and primary care clinicians, is a key part of the role. Effective management of workload and resources is essential to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
We support flexible working arrangements and are dedicated to supporting career progression. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities in our recruitment process.
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
Full MRCEM or FRCEM intermediate Initial assessment of competence (IAC) in anaesthesia Full GMC registration with licence to practice Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider
Desirable
APLS or EPALS ATLS or ETC Instructor status in an advanced life support course (ALS/APLS/ EPALS/ATLS/ETC)
Experience Essential
Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience At least 2 years of experience in the acute specialties to include placements in EM, acute medicine, ITU and anaesthetics At least 2 years experience working within the NHS Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
Successful completion of 3-year ACCS training Experience of working as an EM middle grade Experience of working in paediatric EM EM POCUS at minimum entrustment level 3 across RCEM 2021 SLO6 syllabus Completion of courses relevant to medical education or training Ability to deliver virtual teaching
Skills Essential
Basic IT skills Organisational ability
Desirable
Ability to use a wide range of teaching modalities
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.
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Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Royal Hospital
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)