Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Introduction

CRH is a medium sized DGH (approx 500 beds ) in north Derbyshire. We provide the full range of DGH services with an A&E and Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) for both adults and children.

Facilities

  • Operating theatres:12 operating theatres with dedicated emergency and obstetric theatres
  • Specialist services: Paediatrics, Regional
  • Obstetrics: 2700 deliveries/year. 700 epidurals and 1200 LSCS deliveries
  • ITU: ITU operating to a max of 7 L3 patients. HDU operating to a max of 8 L2 patients

Training modules

  • General Anaesthesia
  • ICM
  • Safety and QI
  • Resuscitation and Transfer
  • Paediatrics
  • Pain medicine
  • Obstetric
  • Sedation
  • Perioperative medicine

Resident Doctor teaching rolling programme;

Wk one Tea Trolley in Theatre

Wk two Consultant led teaching

Wk three Journal Club

Wk four Consultant led teaching

Bi annual MDT Sim Days (as part of our rolling audit programme) in March/September

Regional teaching offered

1 day/year novice teaching

1 day/year stage 2/3 teaching

Getting here

Address: Chesterfield Road, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

  • By bus: Multiple services stop at the main entrance
  • Hospital Hopper: Free for journeys from UHL sites (with ID card). Travels between UHL sites.
  • Parking: Limited on‑site patient/visitor parking, chargable

Google Maps: Open directions

what3words (main entrance): ///farms.bring.smart

Key contacts

  • CRH main switchboard: 01246 277271
  • Anaesthetic College Tutors: Dr Maneka Braganza, Dr Hannah Blagnys
  • Head of Service: Dr Andy North
  • Resident Rota Consultant:Dr Joel Perfitt

Work–life and locality

Chesterfield is a historic market town located within easy commuting distance of Sheffield (30mis) and Nottingham (45mins). We are spoilt for beautiful countryside sitting very close to the Peak District National Park.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital website

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EMSA Site Information – Chesterfield