Speciality Doctor (Paediatrics)

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics. The successful candidate will contribute to the middle grade rota and assist in managing pediatric cases across various departments while having opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
• A minimum of 4 years full-time postgraduate training.
• Two years training in Paediatrics including Neonatal experience.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to middle grade rota in multiple paediatrics settings.
• Undertaking ward rounds with a Consultant.
• Assessing and managing pediatric patients across various departments.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work effectively in a Multi Disciplinary Team

Commitment to Continuing Medical Education

Education

Basic Medical Qualification (eg MBBS, MBChB)

Recent MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent by examination

Level 3 Child safeguarding training

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a full time Specialty Doctor to work in the department of Paediatrics in the middle grade rota to commence as soon as possible. The appointable candidate will be working 10 Programmed Activities per week basic with additional Programmed activities for on call commitment.

It's an excellent opportunity for career progression, whether you like to build up your portfolio and apply for paediatrics training or choose to progress through CESR route. We as a department have a great reputation in the region and take pride to support our non-trainee doctors to progress through either route. We have well established CESR pathway and currently 3-4 of our speciality doctors are in different stages of the pathway. Every year 3-4 of our non-trainee doctors progress in to training.

If you require further information or want a pre-visit, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Saleem ([e-mail])

Main duties of the job

Post holder will be contributing in middle grade rota .

Duties for the post holder will be undertaken in the Paediatric Admissions Assessment Unit, Paediatric Wards, Level 2 Neonatal Unit and Paediatric Outpatient Department, as well as attending delivery suite, postnatal wards when required.

Main responsibilities:

• Attending Induction Course which includes awareness training of NHS Structure and Local Trust
• Becoming acquainted with management protocols/guidelines for Paediatrics and help update them
• Undertaking ward rounds in conjunction with a Consultant
• Assessing and managing patients in different setting i-e ED, PAU, Delivery suit, neonates, postnates.
• Attending clinics with a Consultant
• Attending the APLS/NLS course if not already trained
• Assisting and leading in neonatal/pediatrics resuscitation
• Supervising the clinical work of junior Paediatric doctors
• Ensuring delivery of a quality Paediatric service
• Ensuring children are fit for discharge
• Undertaking appropriate IT training
• Participation in clinical audit
• Attending Mandatory training
• Working with colleagues from non-medical professions
• Multi-disciplinary assessment of children's health needs
• The balance and interaction of psycho-social and medical factors affecting children's health
• Awareness of the public health aspects of children's health
• Gaining confidence in teaching/training of medical/nursing staff
• Improving knowledge of management issues

About us

Walsall Manor Paediatrics department is a very supportive department and when appointed you will be allocated a consultant to support your professional development. Thedepartment has an excellent reputation for training and was rated by the GMC as in the top quartile for teaching in the country.Our current doctors say they are "well supported" and "the consultants are very approachable". This is in part, a consequence of the resident consultant model, which means they are present on the shop floor 70% of the time.

We are a friendly, cohesive team with regular formal and informal meetings. We have an open-door policy for ad hoc conversations and advice and all consultants have sub-specialty interests including one who has an integral role in emergency department. Moreover, as a combinedcommunity and acute hospital, we have close liaison with community paediatrics, offering another opportunity for your comprehensive training.

Specialty doctors are highly encouraged to develop and achieve their career goals, with 10 trust grade doctors going into training posts in the last few year and a further four having successfully achieved entry into the specialist register via the CESR route. Two of these are now highly valued consultants in the department.

We are an integrated organisation providing both community and hospital services within the local health economy with a combined total incomeof just over £220 million.

Details Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

407-WCCSS-7221398

Job locations

Walsall Manor

Walsall

WS2 9PS

Job description Job responsibilities

Essential criteria Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice Previous NHS Paediatric experience A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training and experience (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least two years will be in Paediatrics as SHO/ST1-2 or Registrar level Ability to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications to undertake middle grade duties including 2nd on-call duties Two years training in Paediatrics to include Neonatal experience Ability to undertake full range of Paediatric practical procedures and conventional and patient triggered ventilation (e.g. IV Cannulation, UVC, UVA, long lines) Recent MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent by examination

Duties for the post holder will be undertaken in the Paediatric Admissions Assessment Unit, Paediatric Wards, Level 2 Neonatal Unit and Paediatric Outpatient Department, as well as attending delivery suite, postnatal wards when required.

Job description Job responsibilities

Essential criteria Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice Previous NHS Paediatric experience A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training and experience (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least two years will be in Paediatrics as SHO/ST1-2 or Registrar level Ability to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications to undertake middle grade duties including 2nd on-call duties Two years training in Paediatrics to include Neonatal experience Ability to undertake full range of Paediatric practical procedures and conventional and patient triggered ventilation (e.g. IV Cannulation, UVC, UVA, long lines) Recent MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent by examination

Duties for the post holder will be undertaken in the Paediatric Admissions Assessment Unit, Paediatric Wards, Level 2 Neonatal Unit and Paediatric Outpatient Department, as well as attending delivery suite, postnatal wards when required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Basic Medical Qualification (eg MBBS, MBChB) or equivalent
• Recent MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent by examination
• NLS provider
• APLS provider
• Level 3 Child safeguarding training
• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Desirable

• DCH
• Full MRCPCH accreditation
• NLS/PALS/APLS instructor status

Experience Essential

• A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training and experience (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least two years will be in Paediatrics as SHO/ST1-2 or Registrar level
• Ability to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications to undertake middle grade duties including 2 nd on-call duties
• Two years training in Paediatrics to include Neonatal experience
• Ability to undertake full range of Paediatric practical procedures and conventional and patient triggered ventilation (e.g. IV Cannulation, UVC, UVA, long lines)
• Previous NHS Paediatric experience

Knowledge Essential

• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
• Previous audit experience
• Participation in Clinical governance

Other Essential

• Appropriate Immigration Status (where relevant)

Skills Essential

• Ability to work a full shift system including nights and weekends
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies
• Ability to work effectively in an Multi Disciplinary Team
• Ability to organize and prioritise work effectively
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Basic Medical Qualification (eg MBBS, MBChB) or equivalent
• Recent MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent by examination
• NLS provider
• APLS provider
• Level 3 Child safeguarding training
• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Desirable

• DCH
• Full MRCPCH accreditation
• NLS/PALS/APLS instructor status

Experience Essential

• A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training and experience (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least two years will be in Paediatrics as SHO/ST1-2 or Registrar level
• Ability to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications to undertake middle grade duties including 2 nd on-call duties
• Two years training in Paediatrics to include Neonatal experience
• Ability to undertake full range of Paediatric practical procedures and conventional and patient triggered ventilation (e.g. IV Cannulation, UVC, UVA, long lines)
• Previous NHS Paediatric experience

Knowledge Essential

• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
• Previous audit experience
• Participation in Clinical governance

Other Essential

• Appropriate Immigration Status (where relevant)

Skills Essential

• Ability to work a full shift system including nights and weekends
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies
• Ability to work effectively in an Multi Disciplinary Team
• Ability to organize and prioritise work effectively
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor

Walsall

WS2 9PS

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor

Walsall

WS2 9PS

Employer's website

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