Job summary
This is a locum appointment for 12 months to cover maternity leave anticipated to start from October 2025 at UHDB Hospitals Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
Based at Derbyshire Children's Hospital at the Royal Derby Hospital, although other services are provided across all the Trust sites including the Queens Hospital Burton site and peripheral clinics at Ripley, Ilkeston, Lichfield and Tamworth. We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatrician to join our flexible team and compliment the range of services provided.
Main duties of the job
The role on offer is for a 10 PA contract, it will include a 1:7 on-call commitment for general paediatrics and for providing an out-of-hours emergency service (resident Rota), on a shared basis with other Consultants within the Department for which an on-call availability supplement is payable.
You will be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduate
Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Please see job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduate
Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Please see job description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice at time of application
- Full Membership of RCPCH
- APLS provider
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
- Previous work within the NHS for minimum 6 months
Desirable
- APLS/ instructor
- Paediatric haematology experience
- Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in General Paediatrics
- Comprehensive technical competence in paediatrics
- Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Demonstrates clear understanding of current priorities in General Paediatrics
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates.
- Commitment to participate in own appraisal.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Research Experience
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit
- Passion for paediatrics & developing the service
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice at time of application
- Full Membership of RCPCH
- APLS provider
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
- Previous work within the NHS for minimum 6 months
Desirable
- APLS/ instructor
- Paediatric haematology experience
- Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in General Paediatrics
- Comprehensive technical competence in paediatrics
- Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Demonstrates clear understanding of current priorities in General Paediatrics
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates.
- Commitment to participate in own appraisal.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Research Experience
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit
- Passion for paediatrics & developing the service
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).
