Job summaryWe are looking to appoint a Consultant with a special interest in Feto-Maternal Medicine to join our team within the Maternity and Gynaecology Care Unit, at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, providing services for patients across North Derbyshire and the surrounding area. This is an expansion post to support the continued delivery of the personalised high-quality care our women expect close to home.
The role will suit someone with the relevant experience to help us deliver antenatal care for women with pre-existing medical conditions, and for pregnancies which are high risk due to fetal reasons, with the ability to work as an effective team member, providing clinical leadership and advice on the efficient and smooth running of our services. You will be expected to work flexibly and cover both Maternity and Gynaecology including provision of assessment, care and treatment of emergency patients presenting to the department.
We would like the appointee to have a special interest in any of the following: feto-maternal medicine, high-risk obstetrics, pregnancy care or experience, advanced antenatal care for high-risk pregnancies (as previously ATSM). SITM in pregnancy care, fetal care or relevant Contingent SITMs or accreditation to an equivalent advanced skills module or advanced obstetric scanning would support the skill set for the role. Additional accreditations are also desirable. We can support in developing skills in scanning to complement their special interests.
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 posted30 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
1:10 on calls
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number166-FCD-8287387Job locationsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFTCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob 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.
Job description
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. Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMRCOG or appropriate specialist qualificationSITM in pregnancy care or accreditation to an equivalent advanced training antenatal care moduleFull registration with GMC Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT or eligibility for entry on the specialist register of the GMC within 6 months of advisory appointments committeeRelevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)DesirableFurther Higher Degree/ QualificationOther ATSMs or SITMs to support special interests
Experience
EssentialWide experience in proven leadership and teaching experienceWide range of experience in general obstetrics and gynaecologySound knowledge of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems. Quality/audit project experience. Experience of participation in CPD.Understanding of Clinical GovernanceUnderstanding of Divisional activities and administration. Understanding of Divisional management. DesirableExperience of clinical leadershipManagement training/experienceAwareness of the impact of PCT requirements on service provisionKnowledge of research processesPrevious experience of using online patient record system e.g., K2.
Skills
EssentialBasic IT skillsCommunicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, and other staff groups. Caring attitude towards the patient. Maintain effective communication with the referral centres and the relevant clinical networksDesirableAbility to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMRCOG or appropriate specialist qualificationSITM in pregnancy care or accreditation to an equivalent advanced training antenatal care moduleFull registration with GMC Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT or eligibility for entry on the specialist register of the GMC within 6 months of advisory appointments committeeRelevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)DesirableFurther Higher Degree/ QualificationOther ATSMs or SITMs to support special interests
Experience
EssentialWide experience in proven leadership and teaching experienceWide range of experience in general obstetrics and gynaecologySound knowledge of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems. Quality/audit project experience. Experience of participation in CPD.Understanding of Clinical GovernanceUnderstanding of Divisional activities and administration. Understanding of Divisional management. DesirableExperience of clinical leadershipManagement training/experienceAwareness of the impact of PCT requirements on service provisionKnowledge of research processesPrevious experience of using online patient record system e.g., K2.
Skills
EssentialBasic IT skillsCommunicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, and other staff groups. Caring attitude towards the patient.
Maintain effective communication with the referral centres and the relevant clinical networksDesirableAbility to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.
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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFTCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFTCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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