Locally Employed Doctor – Paediatrics (Tier 1) - Good Hope Hospital

NHS; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider is seeking a Tier 1 Medical doctor at Good Hope Hospital to provide medical care to babies and children. This fixed-term position will involve participation in a Tier 1 rota covering various medical duties. The successful applicant must have full GMC registration and demonstrate relevant medical experience. Competitive salary of £52,656 annually with a full-time working pattern is offered.

Qualifications

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards.
• Minimum 12 months as medical practitioner in a multi-professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to babies and children within the Paediatric Unit.
• Participate on the medical Tier 1 rota.
• Examine and assess babies, children, and young people.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Basic clinical knowledge

Level 3 safeguarding competencies

Education

MBChB or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Job summary

We invite applications for a Tier 1 Medical doctor at Good Hope Hospital (GHH), part of University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). The successful applicant will be part of the Tier 1 rota at Good Hope Hospital. This is a fixed term post until 31/03/2026 to cover a rota gap.

The successful applicant will be part of the Tier 1 medical rota covering the paediatric ward, emergency department, obstetrics and the special care baby unit (Level 1) at Good Hope Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake Tier 1 duties on the Tier 1 Medical rota, and function at a senior practitioner level, to provide autonomous clinical care.
• Assume a leading role and responsibility in evidence based clinical practice.
• To be a competent practitioner, leading innovation and demonstrating clinical expertise to a complex case load.
• The post holder acts as a resource and advisor, providing expertise to the multidisciplinary team.
• To provide individualized family orientated care utilizing advanced clinical skills.
• To support and facilitate the education and training of other members of the children's and neonatal team, including doctors and nurses at all levels.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £52,656 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 4 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 13896

Job locations: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR

Job responsibilities

1. Medical care provision to babies & children within the Paediatric Unit on GH site.
2. Participate on the medical Tier 1 rota.
3. Attend Delivery suite for high-risk deliveries.
4. Initiate, lead and supervise resuscitation of compromised infants, children & young people as required in accordance with the Local and National Guidelines.
5. Communicate sensitive and complex information to parents.
6. Examine and assess babies, children and young people, instigate appropriate management if required (e.g. organise OPD appointments) and give consent to discharge.
7. When requested assess babies, children and young people which require medical intervention. Initiate clinical management, having established a differential diagnosis, and arrange appropriate treatment, or referral.
8. Diagnose and initiate treatment plans and evaluate the response to the treatment.
9. Provide ongoing management and seek senior advice when clinically indicated.
10. Deliver complex high-level interventions autonomously.
11. Act as an expert resource to the multidisciplinary team.
12. Perform, request, monitor and interpret investigations. Take appropriate follow‑up action in accordance with local unit guidelines, seek advice from consultant as necessary within limits of personal expertise.
13. Assess, plan and implement individual medical care plans, in collaboration with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team. Evaluate progress, advise care management when appropriate, and document daily progress in the medical notes.
14. Write precise, accurate and timely records, letters, reports and statements in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
15. Perform discharge examinations of infants, children and young people and liaise with General Practitioners and other members of the Community Care Team as appropriate.
16. Develop and maintain effective communication with parents and families. Ensure documentation of communication.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
• Available to start within 2 weeks of interview

Desirable

• APLS, PILS or EPALS AND NLS provider course passed. Previous experience of working with children Part 1 MRCPH or post graduate Paediatric qualification overseas

Experience Essential

• MBChB or equivalent medical Degree from a recognised University
• Able to demonstrate basic clinical knowledge appropriate to level of responsibility
• Minimum 12 months as medical practitioner in a multi professional environment equivalent to the hospitals in which trainees are currently working in UK.

Additional Criteria Essential

• Level 3 safeguarding Competencies
• Enhanced DBS check

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm