Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Doctor (ST4+) in Paediatrics

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

This post is for a 12 month position with Paediatrics, suitable for a ST4-8 level doctor who wishes to gain some experience within our division or a resident doctor who wishes to gain more experience prior to application for specialist training.

The post-holder will work as part of the team, with rotation between consultant teams to allow for a spread of experience. Whilst the needs of the service are paramount, individual training needs are taken into account in the job plans.Although this is LAS post and not a Deanery training post, applicants will be encouraged to gain postgraduate qualifications in Paediatrics or General Practice, and continuing professional development is encouraged. Support with studying will be given to appropriate appointees.

Main duties of the job

o In-patient care and ward rounds (General Paediatrics & Level 1 SCBU)

o Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) cover

o Out-patient clinics (with a specialist slant as appropriate)

o Participation in the Paediatric night on-call rota (full shift) (1 in 7)

o Covering absences (depending upon experience)

o Teaching and education of junior medical and other staff

o Audit /Quality improvement / Service development work

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum, plus enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-KA-EMF18969

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Thank you for your interest in the role of Trust Doctor (ST4+) in Paediatrics at the Royal Surrey Hospital.

Please see the attached Job Description, or contact the department for full details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Thank you for your interest in the role of Trust Doctor (ST4+) in Paediatrics at the Royal Surrey Hospital.

Please see the attached Job Description, or contact the department for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a Licence to practice with the GMC
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in Paediatrics at ST3+ level or equivalent
  • Experience working in the NHS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a Licence to practice with the GMC
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in Paediatrics at ST3+ level or equivalent
  • Experience working in the NHS

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director for Paediatrics

Jo Macleod

jmacleod4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum, plus enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-KA-EMF18969

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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