Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive Paediatric Dietetics Team on a fixed-term basis until August 2027, providing maternity leave cover.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the development and delivery of anew paediatric allergy service, making a real difference to the care and outcomes of children and their families across our organisation.

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Dietitian with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who thrives as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering education and training to colleagues, healthcare professionals, patients, and their families/carers, helping to promote best practice and empower those they support.

Working collaboratively with the wider acute dietetic team, you will contribute to the provision of expert nutritional care across inpatient settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Dietitian looking to further develop their specialist skills while contributing to an innovative and evolving paediatric service.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Diabetes Dietitian to join Sherwood Forest Hospitals on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for adult patients living with diabetes. You will provide dietetic input in MDT pump clinics as well as dietetic-led clinics across both King's Mill Hospital and Newark hospital.

We are willing to consider someone currently working at a lower level who would be interested in the challenge, however you will need previous knowledge and experience of diabetes and the NHS. Knowledge of insulin pumps are essential.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Job summary

An exciting 12-month opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Cardiology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established Chest Pain Specialist Nurse Team.

Working as part of a dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to develop your specialist cardiology knowledge and skills while supporting the continued development and expansion of the service.

This is a full-time position, typically worked over four days with one day off per week, to be negotiated. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly across King's Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital.

We are looking for an experienced cardiology professional who has worked at a senior level, is confident in managing their own caseload, and is ALS trained.

For the right candidate, a Band 6 development opportunity may also be considered, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their cardiology career.

Main duties of the job

Please see the job overview and main duties of the job for a detailed job description and main responsibilities

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Job summary

The Research & Innovation Department at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a vital component of our commitment to delivering healthcare that is effective, efficient, and grounded in research. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Clinical Research Practitioner.

As a Clinical Research Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the ongoing research efforts within our Trust. You will work closely with current portfolio research staff to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data, adhering to the highest standards expected for reporting to regulatory bodies. Your responsibilities will include providing clinical support to patients enrolled in clinical trials, performing various tasks such as sample collection, tests, and physical measurements as outlined in the clinical trial protocol and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Job summary

The Gastroenterology department at King's Mill Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Patient Pathway Co-ordinator to join our dynamic and busy team. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and are looking for a candidate who shares our commitment to excellence.

As a RAS Patient Pathway Co-ordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our patient pathways. Your primary responsibility will be to manage and coordinate the referral triage process, ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate care.

You will be the first point of contact for patients and colleagues, handling inquiries and providing support. Your role will involve meticulous management of patient data, balancing urgent and routine referrals and maintaining accurate records. This position requires a high level of organisation, attention to detail and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Answering and making phone calls to patients and colleagues.
• Thoroughly managing an in-depth patient-based Excel document.
• Efficiently balancing urgent and routine referrals with a strong emphasis on patient care.
• Tracking patients in the referral triage platform.
• Validating PTL (Patient Tracking List).
• Performing audio typing as required.
• Collaborating closely with consultants and colleagues across the Gastroenterology service.
• Tracking patient case notes.
• General administrative duties including photocopying, faxing and filing.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9thApril, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-MED-8337784-A

Job locations

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literate, with experience of using a keyboard with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of NHS or service provider in general
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
• Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets i.e. PAS, Excel or similar applications
• Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems
• Confidentiality and Data Protection
• Health and Safety
• Equality and diversity

Desirable

• Sound office clerical background providing knowledge of relevant procedures.
• Experience of using a full range of IT / Patient data systems - As applicable to speciality

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education with GCSE English at grade C or above, (or equivalent).
• RSA II (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrator & Receptionist diploma (AMSPAR)
• NVQ in Customer Care
• Institute of Health Records & Information Management Diploma (IHRIM)
• European Computer Driving Licence
• Shorthand speeds of 80wpm

Further Training

Essential

• On the job training.

Experience

Essential

• Quality Customer Service
• Previous NHS knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in Ophthalmology service

Contractual

Essential

• Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Computer literate, with experience of using a keyboard with a high level of accuracy. Knowledge of NHS or service provider in general Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets i.e. PAS, Excel or similar applications Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems Confidentiality and Data Protection Health and Safety Equality and diversity Desirable Sound office clerical background providing knowledge of relevant procedures. Experience of using a full range of IT / Patient data systems - As applicable to speciality Qualifications Essential Good general education with GCSE English at grade C or above, (or equivalent). RSA II (or equivalent) Desirable Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrator & Receptionist diploma (AMSPAR) NVQ in Customer Care Institute of Health Records & Information Management Diploma (IHRIM) European Computer Driving Licence Shorthand speeds of 80wpm Further Training Essential On the job training. Experience Essential Quality Customer Service Previous NHS knowledge and experience Desirable Experience of working in Ophthalmology service Contractual Essential Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

If you are looking for an interesting and varied role within a friendly, fast-paced and expanding team, we would be delighted to receive your application.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patient Pathway Co-ordinator within the Gastroenterology Department at King's Mill Hospital.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is a strong team player, with excellent communication skills and a compassionate, empathetic approach. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities, alongside a high level of tact and diplomacy. You will also be able to prioritise your workload efficiently to support the smooth day-to-day management of patient pathways.

In this role, you will work closely with a dedicated and highly efficient team of Patient Pathway Co-ordinators, Clinical Typists and Records Assistants, all committed to delivering excellent patient care and administrative support.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Patient Pathway Coordinator is similar to a Medical Secretary role in which you will provide high quality administrative support to the Gastro Service.

On a day to day basis this would involve:

o General admin, receiving and managing incoming post and referrals and distributing out to the Consultants and nurses.

o Dealing with phone calls, emails and face to face queries from Patients and Colleagues.

o Managing the Patient tracking list to ensure all patients are treated within a timely manner and adhering to National operating standards.

o Booking patient appointments.

o Audio typing.

o Managing consultant diaries and annual leave, cancelling clinics when needed.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-MED-8337672-A

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton is Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document.

Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literate, with experience of using a keyboard with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of NHS or service provider in general
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
• Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets i.e. PAS, Excel or similar applications
• Confidentiality and Data Protection
• Health and Safety
• Equality and diversity

Desirable

• Sound office clerical background providing knowledge of relevant procedures.
• Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems - As applicable to speciality

Further Training

Essential

• On the job training.

Desirable

• Experience of managing health & safety issues
• Supervisory training

Experience

Essential

• Quality Customer Service
• Some experience providing required
• NHS knowledge and qualification equivalences if necessary.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff

Contractual

Essential

• Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education with GCSE English at grade C or above.
• RSA II (or equivalent)

Desirable

• ECDL
• Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrator & Receptionist diploma (AMSPAR)
• NVQ in Customer Care
• Institute of Health Records & Information Management Diploma (IHRIM)
• European Computer Driving Licence
• Shorthand speeds of 80wpm

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Computer literate, with experience of using a keyboard with a high level of accuracy. Knowledge of NHS or service provider in general Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets i.e. PAS, Excel or similar applications Confidentiality and Data Protection Health and Safety Equality and diversity Desirable Sound office clerical background providing knowledge of relevant procedures. Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems - As applicable to speciality Further Training Essential On the job training. Desirable Experience of managing health & safety issues Supervisory training Experience Essential Quality Customer Service Some experience providing required NHS knowledge and qualification equivalences if necessary. Desirable Experience of supervising staff Contractual Essential Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary Qualifications Essential Good general education with GCSE English at grade C or above. RSA II (or equivalent) Desirable ECDL Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrator & Receptionist diploma (AMSPAR) NVQ in Customer Care Institute of Health Records & Information Management Diploma (IHRIM) European Computer Driving Licence Shorthand speeds of 80wpm

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton is Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton is Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Fixed Term Part Time Specialist

We are looking for a motivated and committed individual to join a forward-thinking organisation, which is committed to providing healthier communities and outstanding care for all. Providing outstanding care, promoting health and wellbeing whilst continuously learning and improving are just some of our strategic objectives in our five-year plan, with these in mind if you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Emergency Department then look no further.

If successful you will be working alongside our 17 Consultants in Emergency Medicine and a strong team of Speciality Doctors and Speciality Trainees providing clinical services to the Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire from two trust sites, King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield, and Newark Hospital in Newark.

You will be fully supported in your day to day working within a team where we have a full complement of substantive Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Admin and Clerical staff. We also have a highly motivated team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Emergency Nurse Practitioners.

We offer plenty of opportunities to become involved in teaching and audit and we have regular cohorts of medical students who require training for critical illness and musculoskeletal modules.

We also run in-house ALS/ATLS/EPLS and Ultrasound courses that attract attendees from across the region.

Main duties of the job

The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Whilst on duty a doctor has clinical and professional responsibility for their patients. It is also the duty of a doctor to:

• Keep patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition.
• Involve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment.
• Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply with GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.

A doctor is responsible for carrying out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in the Job Plan such as:

• The keeping of records and the provision of reports.
• The proper delegation of tasks.
• Maintaining skills and knowledge.

Doctors will be expected to be flexible and to cooperate with reasonable requests to cover for their colleagues' absence where they are safe and competent and where it is practicable to do so.

About us

You would be joining a multi award winning team (HSJ Winner for Emergency Care in 2017, 1st place Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Improvement Project of the Year 2018, HSJ Patient Safety shortlist for Best Partnership Solution for improving patient safety in 2019), who were graded as Outstanding for Leadership in the latest Care Quality Commission assessment in 2018. Consistently providing examples of best practice and excellence, the team is proud to have been featured in several NHSI and ECIST information videos. The Emergency Department performs well against the 4-hour and our Ambulance Turn Around target and is consistently within the top 20 Trust's nationally for our performance.

We are a level 2 trauma unit and actively contribute to the regional trauma network. We run a single front door model where we have 24/7 co-located primary care service, where we stream circa 20-22% of attendances from ED to primary care. We have a fully integrated frailty and discharge service at our front door, including therapy and social care.

Our new, recently built Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) running 7am - midnight 7 days a week supports the Emergency Department with several pathways supporting admission avoidance and improving flow throughout. Our highly regarded High Intensity Service User programme is led by Nurse Specialists and supported with Consultant input to work with patients who frequently attend ED with the aim in reducing the frequency they use the service.

Job summary

This post is designed for candidates with previous experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

We are active in the teaching of both Medical Students and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trainees as part of the Nottingham Medical School rotation.

Participation in out of hours on-call rota will be expected.

12 months fixed term

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to undertake the following duties:o Provision of a service to Sherwood Forest Hospitals, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the departmento The post holder is expected to contribute towards the teaching and training of medical studentso Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absenceso Responsibilities for carrying out teaching duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activityo Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD - CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory. We would encourage contribution to Quality Improvement processes including sustainable development within the department and across the trust.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to join an innovative team within Emergency Medicine dedicated to the delivery of high quality care within Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Whilst on duty a doctor has clinical and professional responsibility for their patients. It is also the duty of a doctor to:

Keep patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition.

Involve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision-making about their treatment.

Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply with GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.

A doctor is responsible for carrying out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in the Job Plan such as:

The keeping of records and the provision of reports.

The proper delegation of tasks.

Maintaining skills and knowledge.

Doctors will be expected to be flexible and to cooperate with reasonable requests to cover for their colleagues' absence where they are safe and competent and where it is practicable to do so.

Main duties of the job

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

- This post is based at King's Mill Hospital but may also undertake programmed activities at Newark Hospital if required.

- Under the supervision of the Consultant in Emergency Medicine, provide to the care of patients in the department with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness or injury.

- Referral of patients to appropriate inpatient facilities as appropriate.

- Outpatient programmed activities depending on the needs of patients.

- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and nursing staff as appropriate.

- Active involvement in audit, clinical governance, and the development of departmental policies.

- So far as is consistent with the discharge of the above duties, the post-holder shall undertake to deputise for absent colleagues, when the post-holder deputises outside his/her normal contracted duties and commitment, an equivalent amount of off-duty shall be given.

- The post-holder undertakes to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal reserved duties as are essential for the continuity of patient care.

- To take responsibility for your own continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive Paediatric Dietetics Team on a fixed-term basis until August 2027, providing maternity leave cover.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the development and delivery of anew paediatric allergy service, making a real difference to the care and outcomes of children and their families across our organisation.

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Dietitian with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who thrives as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering education and training to colleagues, healthcare professionals, patients, and their families/carers, helping to promote best practice and empower those they support.

Working collaboratively with the wider acute dietetic team, you will contribute to the provision of expert nutritional care across inpatient settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Dietitian looking to further develop their specialist skills while contributing to an innovative and evolving paediatric service.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Diabetes Dietitian to join Sherwood Forest Hospitals on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for adult patients living with diabetes. You will provide dietetic input in MDT pump clinics as well as dietetic-led clinics across both King's Mill Hospital and Newark hospital.

We are willing to consider someone currently working at a lower level who would be interested in the challenge, however you will need previous knowledge and experience of diabetes and the NHS. Knowledge of insulin pumps are essential.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

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Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals areseeking an enthusiastic and motivatedSpeech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic stroke team.

This full-time, fixed-term role until 1st August 2027 offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across the stroke pathway, working within the Acute Stroke Unit at King's Mill Hospital and the Stroke Rehabilitation Ward at Mansfield Community Hospital. The post includes weekend working as part of a rotational service.

Whether you are an experienced Band 5 therapist or a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist, you will be supported by a welcoming multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient care and fostering professional growth.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Job summary

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Whilst on duty a doctor has clinical and professional responsibility for their patients. It is also the duty of a doctor to:

Keep patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition.

Involve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision-making about their treatment.

Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply with GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.

A doctor is responsible for carrying out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in the Job Plan such as:

The keeping of records and the provision of reports.

The proper delegation of tasks.

Maintaining skills and knowledge.

Doctors will be expected to be flexible and to cooperate with reasonable requests to cover for their colleagues' absence where they are safe and competent and where it is practicable to do so.

Main duties of the job

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

- This post is based at King's Mill Hospital but may also undertake programmed activities at Newark Hospital if required.

- Under the supervision of the Consultant in Emergency Medicine, provide to the care of patients in the department with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness or injury.

- Referral of patients to appropriate inpatient facilities as appropriate.

- Outpatient programmed activities depending on the needs of patients.

- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and nursing staff as appropriate.

- Active involvement in audit, clinical governance, and the development of departmental policies.

- So far as is consistent with the discharge of the above duties, the post-holder shall undertake to deputise for absent colleagues, when the post-holder deputises outside his/her normal contracted duties and commitment, an equivalent amount of off-duty shall be given.

- The post-holder undertakes to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal reserved duties as are essential for the continuity of patient care.

- To take responsibility for your own continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Job summary

To support the improvement of Trust services and together with the EPR Programme Manager and CNIO, facilitate and monitor progress to ensure delivery of value for money and effective and sustainable improvements for patients and staff.

To work with and practically support clinical areas and operational teams in the implementation of change projects and cost and quality improvement initiatives.

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Hybrid working is in place and available across the team, as this role will be key to the EPR programme there will be a requirement to be on site at Sherwood Forest Hospital a minimum of 3 days per week.

Main duties of the job

Support the delivery of cost, quality and service improvement projects across the Trust.Work with clinical, operational and corporate teams to implement agreed project plans and change initiatives.Monitor project progress, provide updates, and escalate risks or issues where required.Support audits, data collection, reporting and evaluation of improvement initiatives.Prepare reports, presentations and communications for stakeholders and governance groups.Promote best practice, engagement and continuous improvement across services.Act as a resource for project management, change management and quality improvement methodologies.Support training and communication activities to drive adoption of improvement initiatives.Maintain confidentiality, information governance and security standards.Comply with Trust policies, including Health & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the role.

About us

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible, and proactive.

DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered

Please see below link for the DSFS website.

DSFS - Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited | DSFS

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Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,613 to £38,527 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-DSFS-8352460

Job locations

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mansfield Rd

Sutton In Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role, including the key responsibilities, expected outcomes, knowledge, skills, experience and person specification requirements, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role, including the key responsibilities, expected outcomes, knowledge, skills, experience and person specification requirements, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge Skills and Experience Requirements

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and facilitation and able to convey complex information and ideas clearly and succinctly, particularly where results are achieved through others not directly managed by the post holder
• Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and supporting teams/individuals to manage those solutions through to completion
• Expertise within change and project management, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical application
• IT literate and knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft applications
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to analyse, interpret and report data
• Project or Programme management
• Implementation of change management projects
• Service improvement tools and techniques
• Evidence of developing, changing and improving practice
• Experience of undertaking audit
• Working in a multidisciplinary environment

Desirable

• Project or programme management experience within the NHS or Public Sector environment
• In depth understanding of how acute hospitals work
• Knowledge and experience of change management
• Experience of supporting service improvement initiatives in an NHS environment
• Facilitating and training individuals and groups

Qualifications- Academic/ Craft/ Professional Further Training

Essential

• Educated to diploma level 4 and relevant knowledge and experience in service improvement, and or project management
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• PRINCE 2 Foundation or equivalent
• LEAN and other service improvement approaches/methodologies

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Requirement to meet CPD skills.
• Must be able to travel between hospital sites in a timely manner
• Ability to work flexibly across Sherwood Forest Hospitals

Person Specification Knowledge Skills and Experience Requirements Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and facilitation and able to convey complex information and ideas clearly and succinctly, particularly where results are achieved through others not directly managed by the post holder Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and supporting teams/individuals to manage those solutions through to completion Expertise within change and project management, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical application IT literate and knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft applications Report writing and presentation skills Ability to analyse, interpret and report data Project or Programme management Implementation of change management projects Service improvement tools and techniques Evidence of developing, changing and improving practice Experience of undertaking audit Working in a multidisciplinary environment Desirable Project or programme management experience within the NHS or Public Sector environment In depth understanding of how acute hospitals work Knowledge and experience of change management Experience of supporting service improvement initiatives in an NHS environment Facilitating and training individuals and groups Qualifications- Academic/ Craft/ Professional Further Training Essential Educated to diploma level 4 and relevant knowledge and experience in service improvement, and or project management Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Lean Six Sigma Green Belt PRINCE 2 Foundation or equivalent LEAN and other service improvement approaches/methodologies Contractual Requirements Essential Requirement to meet CPD skills. Must be able to travel between hospital sites in a timely manner Ability to work flexibly across Sherwood Forest Hospitals

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mansfield Rd

Sutton In Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mansfield Rd

Sutton In Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Overview of the Consultant General Surgery role1. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.2. To share best practice and promote team working within the General Surgical department and GImultidisciplinary team.3. Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.4. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.5. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive General Surgery service for Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Responsibilities include the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care while supporting the efficient operation of the department. The successful candidate will participate in the consultant on-call rota, provide out-of-hours care and cover colleagues during annual leave and authorised absences. The role includes delivering specialist clinical services within the post holder's area of expertise, maintaining high professional standards and contributing to service development. The post holder will supervise and support junior medical staff, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and professional requirements. Responsibilities include participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education, examinations, accreditation activities and continuing professional development. The successful candidate will contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, research and clinical governance activities, attending departmental and governance meetings as required. Additional duties include compliance with Trust policies, information governance, confidentiality, Health and Safety requirements, infection prevention standards and GMC Good Medical Practice, while undertaking other reasonable duties expected of a Consultant Surgeon.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

We know happy colleagues deliver better care. All our teams work in a supportive environment, which nurtures your wellbeing and provides opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We have an open, inclusive and diverse culture and we would like you to be part of the team.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-SACC26-8267196

Job locations

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of this role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full General Medical Council (GMC) Registration
• Membership of Royal College of Surgeons
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination (FRCS or equivalent)

Desirable

• Postgraduate thesis
• MD/MSc/MMEd/PhD
• Completed fellowship programme in UGI/HPB surgery
• JAG accreditation for gastroscopies/ERCP/EUS
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview

Experience

Essential

• Successful completion of an appropriate SpR/ST/equivalent training programme
• Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
• Ability to lead and maintain clinical credibility with a multi-professional team including senior trainees
• Extensive practical General Surgery experience, in particular UGI/HPB Surgery
• Capable of taking part in the emergency General Surgery on call rota (excluding vascular)

Desirable

• Experience of advanced laparoscopic UGI/HPB surgery

Management & administrative experience

Essential

• Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload

Desirable

• The potential to be Service Director or alternative medical management role in the future, including that of Governance lead.

Teaching

Desirable

• Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role

Research

Essential

• Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full General Medical Council (GMC) Registration Membership of Royal College of Surgeons Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination (FRCS or equivalent) Desirable Postgraduate thesis MD/MSc/MMEd/PhD Completed fellowship programme in UGI/HPB surgery JAG accreditation for gastroscopies/ERCP/EUS Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview Experience Essential Successful completion of an appropriate SpR/ST/equivalent training programme Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan Ability to lead and maintain clinical credibility with a multi-professional team including senior trainees Extensive practical General Surgery experience, in particular UGI/HPB Surgery Capable of taking part in the emergency General Surgery on call rota (excluding vascular) Desirable Experience of advanced laparoscopic UGI/HPB surgery Management & administrative experience Essential Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload Desirable The potential to be Service Director or alternative medical management role in the future, including that of Governance lead. Teaching Desirable Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role Research Essential Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice Desirable Publications in peer-reviewed journals Other Essential Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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.

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 (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).

Additional information 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. 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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

A full time 10PA Locum Fixed Term Consultant in Breast Surgery for Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the King's Mill Hospital, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire is required. This post will be focussed on oncoplastic breast surgery and as such the candidate must have proven 2 year's experience in an Oncoplastic unit . The post holder may also be required to undertake planned surgery and outpatient clinics at Newark Hospital which is also part of the trust.

The appointee will join an existing multi-disciplinary team providing a comprehensive Breast Service to central North Nottinghamshire and, in particular, the residents of Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark Districts.

The post holder will demonstrate a wide range of skills and will be required to work flexibly within the department and across two sites. The successful candidate will be expected to be aware of local policies and procedures and comply with the standing orders and standing financial instructions of this Trust. In particular, where the consultant manages employees of the Trust, he/she will be expected to observe local employment and personnel policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

• Provision of a service to Sherwood Forest Hospitals, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
• Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in Consultant on-call rota where applicable.
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Any responsibility which relates to a special interest.
• Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
• Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD - CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory.
• Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.
• Any other duties which may be required from time to time which are reasonable regarded to be part of the role of a consultant.

About us

Sherwood Forest Hospitals is an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We are working closely with partners in health and social care through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership to take collective responsibility for managing resources, delivering NHS standards, and improving the health of the population we serve.

We put the patient at the centre of everything that we do, and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically led organisation.