Specialty Doctor SAS -Oak Ward

Job summary
We have an exciting12 month fixed term contract opportunity available from August 2026 to work as a Speciality Doctor on Oak ward which is a male 18 bed ward for adults of working age.

Oak ward is a new purpose built inpatient psychiatric ward situated in the new 54 bed acute unit called Derwent Unit based on the Chesterfield Royal Hospital site, under the making room for dignity programme of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be required to have Psychiatric experience. This would normally equate to 2 years and ideally 3 years experience.They will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationships. The Trust is committed to its vision to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving health and wellbeing.

Derbyshire offers a blend of city and country living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country. Derbyshire has historic houses, beautiful gardens, excellent walking and cycling trails. We have a generous study budget and an excellent in-house CPD program as well.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will play a key role on Oak Ward providing day-to-day psychiatric care for patients on the ward,alongside the Consultant.

Working in accordance with our people first approach you will lead by example, acting as a role model within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the highest level of clinical standards. You will ensure, along with the Consultant and Ward Manager, that the team provides safe, effective therapeutic care within a specialist newly purpose-built ward environment.

Please enquire about our generous relocation package.

About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 days after 2 years and 33 days after 7 years
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Details
Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year pa, pro-rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 383-MED-7655-26-A
Job locations: Oak Ward, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
qualification/knowledge
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with GMC standards
• Evidence of achievement of STI/CTI competencies in mental health speciality
• Full registration with the GMC
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
• Participated in continuous professional development

skills
Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
• Relevent mental health clinical knowledge
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
• Excellent communication skills

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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Oak Ward, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Dr Asad Malik
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