Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Locally Employed Resident Doctor in Paediatrics ST6-8

The closing date is 04 February 2026

Job summary

This post is on a 2 year fixed term basis with possibility for extension depending on on-going rota vacancies and clinical performance during employment. This post could be accessible through the MTI route. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work under close supervision of a very supportive team of Consultants. The post offers a very flexible environment to support the career aspirations of the successful candidate.

The successful applicant will support the Consultant Paediatric team in the delivery of Acute Paediatric Services. Alongside the Acute Services there will be the opportunity to gain clinical exposure in the sub-specialty areas available in the department including Paediatric Cardiology, Respiratory, Diabetes / Endocrinology or Neonatology.

  • We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants

Main duties of the job

The post will mainly involve working in the acute clinical areas including the Childrens Observation Unit (CHOU), Childrens Ward (CHW) and the Neonatal Unit (NNU) at Doncaster Royal Infirmary although there will be some cross site working. This will include contributing to the Paediatric ST4+ rota, working an average 1:7 rota for out of hours work (long days, weekends and night shifts). There may be the possibility of attending outpatient clinics dependant on rota commitments.

  • The successful candidate will share cross site on-call and other clinical commitments with other Paediatrics colleague's on a rota system which is EWTD compliant.
  • Together with clinical colleagues provide a comprehensive Paediatric and Child Health Service for Doncaster.
  • Provide prospective cover for holiday, Study Leave and the first 48 hours of sickness/absence of a colleague.
  • Provide input to the Paediatric education and training within the department.
  • To participate in Consultant Led General Paediatric and Specialty clinics.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7633256

Job locations

Doncaster and Bassetlaw

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and continue to hold a license to practise
  • MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
  • Completion FY1/2 and ST1-3 Training or SHO equivalent within Paediatrics including General Paediatric and Neonatal posts
  • MRCPCH (written) and MHCHB or equivalent

Experience and Achievements

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in Paediatrics expected of a doctor at ST6 - ST8 and above level
  • Experience of both inpatient and outpatient activity, at expectation for ST6-ST8 competencies
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the Speciality and to support the resident medical staff and nursing team.
  • Competence in procedural skills relevant to the level of the post

Desirable

  • Ability and willingness to learn from colleagues, senior and other sources.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems

Desirable

  • Evidence of continual learning and development
  • Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
  • Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software and internet browser

Teaching and Training

Desirable

  • Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of medical students, resident colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Audit and Research

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects

General

Essential

  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
  • For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
  • An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Attitude and Commitment

Essential

  • Good communication and empathy skills with patients and families
  • Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
  • Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
  • Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff where necessary
  • Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff

Desirable

  • Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues Involvement in teaching undergraduate medical students and other trainees in professions allied to medicine
  • Respect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and continue to hold a license to practise
  • MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
  • Completion FY1/2 and ST1-3 Training or SHO equivalent within Paediatrics including General Paediatric and Neonatal posts
  • MRCPCH (written) and MHCHB or equivalent

Experience and Achievements

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in Paediatrics expected of a doctor at ST6 - ST8 and above level
  • Experience of both inpatient and outpatient activity, at expectation for ST6-ST8 competencies
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the Speciality and to support the resident medical staff and nursing team.
  • Competence in procedural skills relevant to the level of the post

Desirable

  • Ability and willingness to learn from colleagues, senior and other sources.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems

Desirable

  • Evidence of continual learning and development
  • Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
  • Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software and internet browser

Teaching and Training

Desirable

  • Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of medical students, resident colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

Audit and Research

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects

General

Essential

  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
  • For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
  • An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Attitude and Commitment

Essential

  • Good communication and empathy skills with patients and families
  • Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
  • Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
  • Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff where necessary
  • Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff

Desirable

  • Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues Involvement in teaching undergraduate medical students and other trainees in professions allied to medicine
  • Respect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all

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).

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).

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster and Bassetlaw

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster and Bassetlaw

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Ravindran Pramod

ravindran.pramod@nhs.net

01302642289

Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7633256

Job locations

Doncaster and Bassetlaw

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Supporting documents

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