Paediatric Physician Associate

A challenging and rewarding role, the posts are essential to supporting the re-modelling and modernisation of the current clinical workforce.

You will be expected to work alongside 2 other Physician Associates already in post as well as junior doctors and nurses to help deliver high standards of care.

Once in post there will be opportunity to gain specific skills that will enable you to become an invaluable member of the Child Health team.

Close supervision and training will be provided during a defined preceptorship period and beyond , enabling you to embed core skills, knowledge and competencies and a designated consultant supervisor will oversee and support career development. Working days initially, once first year preceptorship is completed, will cover a shift pattern which will include some weekend and twilight shifts as well as normal days. Applications are welcome from those wishing to work flexibly on a less than full time contract.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC .

We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.