Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

This role will enable a CT3/ST3+ equivalent level doctor to gain experience as part of our Anaesthetic team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will work under the direction and supervision of the consultants to deliver a high-quality service to patients, as well as providing support to junior colleagues and nursing staff as required.

The post has been specifically designed for training level medics who already have anaesthetic experience but wish to further consolidate their knowledge, skills and confidence prior to moving on to the next stage of their career.

The post holder will mainly work in the operating theatres gaining experience and training in anaesthesia for a wide range of elective and emergency surgical specialties. There may also be opportunities to gain further experience in critical care or obstetric anaesthesia according to the developmental needs of the appointee.

Candidates will have the opportunity to discuss potential for specific training and development goals whilst undertaking this role., A clinical supervisor will be allocated and will provide support for the duration of the placement.

The minimum skill requirement, including 2 years of post-graduate experience in General surgery, is outlined on the attached Person Specification.

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.

Chesterfield has a number of very pleasant suburbs and the hospital itself is located on an attractive green field site two miles from the town centre.

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.