Locally Employed Doctor (MT04) in Paediatrics

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks a Tier 2 Doctor to join their established Paediatric department. The successful applicant will work within state-of-the-art facilities, providing acute paediatric care. Responsibilities include supporting outpatient clinics, managing ward duties, and contributing to a 1 in 12 full-shift rota. Ideal for those looking to enhance their clinical skills while being part of a supportive team focused on quality care. This position offers opportunities for professional development in non-clinical areas as well.

Qualifications

• Must be a tier 2 registrar or equivalent.
• Experience in paediatric care preferred.
• Strong interest in education or governance is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide rota cover for acute General Paediatrics.
• Support General Paediatric Outpatient Clinics.
• Assist with management of the ward and patient reviews.
• Deliver clinical and quality targets.
• Participate in tier 2 rota commitments.

Skills

Team-working skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Medical degree

Completion of Foundation Training

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity for a Tier 2 (ST4 registrar equivalent) Doctor to work within our established Paediatric department has arisen. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our friendly Paediatric team delivering high quality care from within our state-of-the-art facilities. This is an ideal post for the successful applicant to further develop their paediatric skills. The successful applicant will also be encouraged to develop interest and expertise in a non-clinical area such as education, governance or management.

Main duties of the job

• To provide tier 2 rota cover for acute General Paediatrics including wards, assessment unit and A&E across sites at Princess Royal hospital and Royal Shrewsbury hospital.
• To provide support to General Paediatric Outpatient Clinics, reviewing new and follow-up patients.
• General ward duties, including patient reviews and day to day assistance with management of the ward.
• Provision of opinion and support as required by the A&E department.
• To participate in tier 2 rota commitments including weekdays/weekends and nights as per rostered duties and supporting paediatric department and A&E across sites.
• To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment, management of acutely ill patients and chronic patients. To contribute towards safeguarding children and providing timely assessments with supervision from consultants.
• To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
• To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
• To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Working for your organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the 1 in 12 full-shift rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and WTD and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be 1 of the 12 doctors contributing to the full shift rota with a weekend frequency of 1:4 with 11-night shifts across a 24-week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave.