Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Trust Doctor in Paediatrics
Fixed Term - 05/02/2025 - 05/08/2025
Whipps Cross Hospital
We are looking for a trust doctor to cover a gap from 05/02/2025 - 05/08/2025 in our Paediatric Department based at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post holder will be a key member of the medical team responsible for the care of children on our 26 bed general Paediatric ward and Level II status Neonatal Unit. As part of the medical team, the post holder will also be required to attend children in the Paediatric A&E department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, labour ward and postnatal wards as appropriate
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the medical team responsible for the care of children on our 26 bed general Paediatric ward and Level II status Neonatal Unit. As part of the medical team, the post holder will also be required to attend children in the Paediatric A&E department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, labour ward and postnatal wards as appropriate.
The Paediatric service at Whipps Cross is renowned not only for training but also for the breadth of experience available due to the diverse demography and epidemiology of the local population.
Although this post is not recognised for training, the position will undoubtedly provide valuable experience to those wishing to secure future posts with training recognition. Examples of experience available to potential candidates include high dependency Paediatrics, intensive care neonates, Paediatric specialist clinics and teaching.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of the medical team responsible for the care of children on our 26 bed general Paediatric ward and Level II status Neonatal Unit. As part of the medical team, the post holder will also be required to attend children in the Paediatric A&E department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, labour ward and postnatal wards as appropriate.
The Paediatric service at Whipps Cross is renowned not only for training but also for the breadth of experience available due to the diverse demography and epidemiology of the local population.
Although this post is not recognised for training, the position will undoubtedly provide valuable experience to those wishing to secure future posts with training recognition. Examples of experience available to potential candidates include high dependency Paediatrics, intensive care neonates, Paediatric specialist clinics and teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of the medical team responsible for the care of children on our 26 bed general Paediatric ward and Level II status Neonatal Unit. As part of the medical team, the post holder will also be required to attend children in the Paediatric A&E department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, labour ward and postnatal wards as appropriate.
The Paediatric service at Whipps Cross is renowned not only for training but also for the breadth of experience available due to the diverse demography and epidemiology of the local population.
Although this post is not recognised for training, the position will undoubtedly provide valuable experience to those wishing to secure future posts with training recognition. Examples of experience available to potential candidates include high dependency Paediatrics, intensive care neonates, Paediatric specialist clinics and teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in assessment and management of ill children in the acute setting
- Full GMC Registration with license to practise
- MBChB (or equivalent)
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 1
- APLS and NLS
- Knowledge or experience of the NHS
- Competence in the resuscitation of newborn infants
Experience
Essential
- To have completed foundation years or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous paediatric experience
- Previous neonatal experience
- Participation in clinical audit Experience of presenting data
- Teaching Experience
Skills
Essential
- `Clear, concise and well-presented application
- Co-operative team member and able to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate positive and approach to work, enthusiasm and common sense
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Competence in assessment and management of ill children in the acute setting
- Full GMC Registration with license to practise
- MBChB (or equivalent)
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 1
- APLS and NLS
- Knowledge or experience of the NHS
- Competence in the resuscitation of newborn infants
Experience
Essential
- To have completed foundation years or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous paediatric experience
- Previous neonatal experience
- Participation in clinical audit Experience of presenting data
- Teaching Experience
Skills
Essential
- `Clear, concise and well-presented application
- Co-operative team member and able to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate positive and approach to work, enthusiasm and common sense
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.
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).
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.
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).
