Locum Consultant - General Medicine in Chesterfield

This is a full time post, fixed term for 12 months. You will join an existing establishment of Physicians in the Medicine and Emergency Care Division. The post will suit someone with ambition and drive to provide high quality inpatient services in a high performing Trust. You will be expected to contribute to work striving for continuous improvement in the care of inpatients with general medical conditions. We are looking for someone who will contribute to our services, gaining experience in leading and delivering care as a consultant in a friendly, supportive team.

You will be expected to have completed CESR in General (Internal) Medicine, completed Higher Specialist Training or be within six months of obtaining your Certificate of Completion of Training and entry onto the GMC Specialist Register. Opportunities are available and will be supported by the division, for development of a special interest, and/or allocation of a session to allow focus on quality improvement and service development. Upon successful appointment, it is envisaged that you will bring experience which will complement and strengthen acute care at the Royal, and the role can be adapted to incorporate a developing or established clinical interest for the right candidate. Anyone wishing to explore working less than full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; modification of the job plan will be discussed on an individual basis.

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 newly opened hub dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff includes rooms for mindfulness, a 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. 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.

Details: Date posted 26 January 2026. Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff. Grade Consultant. Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum. Contract Fixed term. Duration 12 months. Working pattern Full-time. Reference number 166-MEC-7763224. Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL.

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:

• Essential Qualifications: MRCP or equivalent, Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice.
• Desirable: Specialist interest or additional qualifications in other areas of specialty, Higher degree, Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.

• Essential Experience: Higher specialist training scheme in General Internal Medicine, Experience in the management of acutely ill patients, Experience of risk management and quality governance, Evidence of Audit and/or research activity, Experience of supervising junior doctors.
• Desirable: Experience in a similar post, Experience as an educational supervisor or clinical tutor, Clinical leadership experience or training.

• Essential Skills: Ability to teach clinical skills, Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
• Desirable: Sound knowledge of multiple NHS structure and systems, Ability to adapt to change and lead change effectively, Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL. Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/.