Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics for a fixed-term 12‑month post based at Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley. The role involves covering the Paediatrics ward, Neonatal unit, and PAU as a level 2 Doctor with on‑call duties; 10 sessions per week plus on‑call sessions.

Responsibilities include running outpatient clinics and ward rounds under Consultant supervision, admitting emergencies, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment.
• Medical Degree from a recognised university.
• MRCPCH(UK) or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent) with at least two years in a relevant specialty.
• Shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident doctors cover for the HDU.
• Run independent outpatient clinics and ward rounds with Consultant supervision.
• Undertake rounds in wards and neonatal unit.
• Admit emergencies and booked cases and undertake routine ward duties.

Education

Full GMC registration

Medical Degree

MRCPCH(UK) or recognised equivalent

Job description

Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 Pas plus 2Pas additional for oncalls) Job ref 253-1026-8366948

Site Russells Hall Hospital Town Dudley Salary £63,696 - £102,689 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

The normal working day consists of covering the Paediatrics ward (C2) , Neonatal unit (NNU) or the Paediatrics assessment unit (PAU) as per rota allocation as a level 2 doctor (Registrar level). You will also be doing out-of-hours including long days and night shifts as per rota schedules. During out of hours, you will be carrying the Tier 2 crash bleeps and attend any emergencies.

• Providing resident doctors cover for the HDU
• Running independent outpatient clinics and ward rounds with Consultant supervision
• Undertaking rounds in wards and neonatal unit
• Admitting emergencies and booked cases and undertaking routine ward duties

Main duties of the job

• § The post holder will be required to participate in the Paediatrics, Neonates and PAU on-call rota and will be paid accordingly.
• § Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve the service and create a culture that is respectful, fair, supportive, and compassionate by role modelling behaviours.
• § Undertake duties on the ward and in the outpatient clinic.
• § adequately assess a patient’s condition(s), taking account of their history, including

• symptoms
• relevant psychological, spiritual, social, economic, and cultural factors
• the patient’s views, needs, and values

• § carry out a physical examination where necessary
• § promptly provide (or arrange) suitable advice, investigation or treatment where necessary
• § propose, provide or prescribe drugs or treatment (including repeat prescriptions) only when you have adequate knowledge of the patient’s health and are satisfied that the drugs or treatment will meet their needs

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment
• Medical Degree from a recognised university
• MRCPCH(UK) or recognised equivalent qualification

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 two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty
• Shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Professional Values and behaviours

• Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medial Practice and Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for Dentists)

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Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7–9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.

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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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.

Name Muhammad Salman Khurshid Job title Consultant - Paediatrics Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01384456111 Additional information

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Address Russells Hall Hospital
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 2HQ