Locally Employed Resident Doctor in Paediatrics ST6-8

DBTH; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on services

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locally Employed Resident Doctor in Paediatrics ST6-8 for a 2-year fixed-term contract. The role includes 40 hours per week with a flexible rota across sites, including long days, nights and weekends.

The post supports acute paediatric services with opportunities in sub-specialties such as Cardiology, Respiratory, Diabetes/Endocrinology or Neonatology. A supportive team and EWTD-compliant on-call are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a doctor with GMC registration or eligibility
• Completion of FY1-2 and ST1-3 training or equivalent
• MBCHB/MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH (written) and MHCHB or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Work in acute paediatric settings (CHOU, CHW, NNU) across Doncaster sites
• Share cross-site on-call and clinical commitments on EWTD-compliant rota
• Provide support for holiday and sickness cover and education within the department
• Participate in Consultant-led clinics and paediatric education/training
• Contribute to a high-quality paediatric and child health service for Doncaster

Skills

Clinical Paediatrics

Cross-site Working

Teaching & Training

Education

MBCHB/MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC qualification or eligibility

FY1-2 and ST1-3 training

MRCPCH (written) and MHCHB

Job description

Locally Employed Resident Doctor in Paediatrics ST6-8

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)

Main area Paediatrics and Neonates Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05) Contract Fixed term: 2 years (Full rota to include long days, nights and weekends working across sites) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Full rota to include long days, nights and weekends working across sites) Job ref LED Paediatrics

Site Doncaster and Bassetlaw Town Doncaster Salary £76,582 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main 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

• Full GMC qualification or eligibility for full registration to hold licence to practice
• MBCHB/MBBS or equivalent
• Completion of FY1-2 and ST1-3 training or equivalent experience within Paediatrics and Neonatal posts
• MRCPCH (written) and MHCHB or equivalent

Experience and Achievements

• Demonstrate clinical experience and competence in Paediatrics expected of a doctor at ST6 or above level
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient activity, at the expected of a ST6 or above competencies
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the Speciality and to support resident medical colleagues and nursing team.
• Competence in procedural skills relevant to the level of the post
• Ability and willingness to learn from colleagues, senior and other sources.

Practical/Personal Qualities

• Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others

Teaching and Training

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

Audit and Research

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

General

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

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• Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.

With three main hospital sites and several additional services, DBTH is one of only five teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. We train 25% of all medical students in the region and 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 7,000 colleagues, every member of our team contributes to patient care and plays a vital role in our ongoing success.

While we operate across multiple sites, we are proud to foster a strong sense of community and identity, guided by the principles of the DBTH Way. This ensures our organisation is shaped by kindness, respect, and a commitment to supporting one another. Our accessible leadership team encourages every colleague to feel empowered, knowing they have the ability to make a positive difference.

We are proud that many of those in senior positions within the Trust began their careers here. We also celebrate our many long-serving colleagues, including one individual who is still going strong after more than 60 years of dedicated service at DBTH.

It is our goal to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities they need to develop their careers. Whether you spend one year or fifty with us, we are committed to helping you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.

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