Visa Note
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from international candidates and offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible applicants. However, it is essential to verify your visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying, even if sponsorship is offered.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Consultant Breast Surgeon to join our Breast Team in a full-time role (10 programmed activities). The successful candidate will have a specialist interest in breast and oncoplastic surgery and will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team.
This position offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including participation in joint operating lists, oncoplastic MDT meetings, and contribution to our in-house gene testing program. Importantly, there is no on-call commitment associated with this post.
Job Details
Company
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield, S44 5BL
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
166-SS-7649188
Date Posted
11 December 2025
Application Deadline
23 January 2026
Employer Website
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and entry on GMC specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher medical degree
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in management of benign and malignant breast disorders
- Ability to perform oncoplastic breast surgery including reconstructive techniques and therapeutic mammoplasties
- Teaching skills and experience; undergraduate and postgraduate
- Evidence of research activities
Desirable
- Awareness of the impact of purchaser requirements on service provision
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS & Trust management, relations between purchasers, providers, contracting etc.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality
- Ability to make decisions at consultant level
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and follow the application process. For international applicants requiring a certificate of sponsorship:
- Ensure you meet all visa requirements before applying
- Prepare your GMC registration details and supporting documentation
- Include a cover letter highlighting your international experience and interest in working in the UK
- Be prepared to provide evidence of your qualifications and work experience
- Contact the employer directly if you have specific questions about the visa process
About the Employer
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern, acute hospital serving the people of North Derbyshire and surrounding areas. We are committed to providing high-quality healthcare services and fostering a supportive work environment for our staff.
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site cafe and Amazon lockers. We offer a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened hub is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which includes rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Location and Benefits
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.
Supporting Documents
The following document is available for download:
- Consultant Breast Surgeon Job Description.pdf (PDF, 866 KB)
Contact Information
For Questions About the Job
Breast Clinical Lead: Miss Julia Massey
Email: juliamassey1@nhs.net
Phone: Not provided
Additional Information
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
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