Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization in North Wales is seeking passionate Specialty Doctors in Paediatrics. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop within the field while also pursuing special interests, supported by a modern and progressive department. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a beautiful region, with access to stunning landscapes and urban conveniences. Join a team that values diversity and equality, and make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the community. If you are ready for a fresh start and a rewarding challenge, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of paediatric experience with competencies to work at registrar level.
• Must hold Full GMC Registration and relevant medical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide general paediatric care with neonatal cover and maintain special interests.
• Contribute to the second on-call rota and manage learning and work-life balance.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Education

APLS (or equivalent)

NLS (or equivalent)

Full GMC Registration

MRCPCH or Equivalent

MBBS or medical equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hospital pathology/radiology information systems

Job description

Main area: Paediatrics

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Contract: 12 months (12 months fixed term from appointment date)

Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week

Job ref: 050-SPD-PAEDS-1224

Site: PAEDIATRIC DEPARTMENT - YSBYTY GWYNEDD BANGOR

Town: BANGOR

Salary: £59,727 - £95,400 gross per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.

Job overview

Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics x2 (10 session contract, with 2 additional programme activity sessions)

Variety is the name of the game – looking to develop within Paediatrics but also have a special interest you want to explore? If you’re looking for a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics role and like to keep things fresh, here’s what’s on offer:

• 2 Specialty Doctor roles, full time or less than full time
• General paediatric work with neonatal cover alongside extensive scope to maintain a special interest to deliver specialist care locally, with clinical network support
• Additional sessions specifically to accommodate special interest development and paid time away from the rota to build appropriate knowledge and skills in your chosen area
• A modern, progressive and recently extended paediatric outpatient department, Paediatric Assessment Unit and Emergency Department which will have a dedicated paediatric area
• Based in North West Wales, an area of outstanding natural beauty encompassing Snowdonia National Park and miles of coastline and sandy beaches, a veritable adventure playground
• Located close to larger urban areas in North West England, with easy transport links

Main duties of the job

The department currently has 8.6 WTE consultants and we run a Service week model. One of the consultants chooses to contribute to the second on-call rota. The tier 1 rota consists of GP trainees, FY2 and FY3 doctors, and standalone trust doctors. The second on-call rota comprises non-training permanent staff grade doctors.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact by telephone or email for more information and discussion. We are confident that these posts will be very attractive to candidates who wish to manage their own learning and work-life balance in the context of acute paediatrics.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the post, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Person specification

Qualifications

• APLS (or equivalent)
• NLS (or equivalent)
• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPCH or Equivalent
• MBBS or medical equivalent

Experience

• Shall have completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
• At least 4 years of paediatric experience, not including foundation modules (with 6-12 months of neonatal experience). Must have competencies to work at registrar level
• Experience in a level 2 or 3 neonatal unit at Middle grade/Registrar level. Previous clinical experience of Child Protection cases
• Second on-call UK experience

Qualities

• Good team worker

Other

• Basic IT skills
• Microsoft Office or equivalent
• Hold a current and in date valid driving license or provide an undertaking to provide alternative means of transport when providing emergency and domiciliary care to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme
• Experience of hospital pathology/radiology information systems

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.

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.