Specialty Doctor In Paediatrics

The Dudley Group Nhs Foundation Trust; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor to cover Paediatrics ward (C2), Neonatal unit (NNU) or the Paediatrics assessment unit (PAU) as a level 2 doctor, with out-of-hours shifts including long days and night work. You will be on the Tier 2 crash bleeps and attend emergencies as scheduled.

You will provide resident doctor cover for the HDU, run outpatient clinics and ward rounds under Consultant supervision, admit emergencies, attend abnormal deliveries, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Paediatrics, Neonates and PAU on-call rota and be paid accordingly.
• Run independent outpatient clinics and ward rounds with Consultant supervision.
• Undertake rounds in wards and neonatal unit.
• Attend abnormal deliveries.
• Admit emergencies and booked cases and undertake routine ward duties.

Education

Medical Degree from a recognised university

MRCPCH(UK) or recognised equivalent qualification

Job description

Job summary

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
• Attending abnormal deliveries.
• 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

About us

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

Essential 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

Essential 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.

Essential professional values and behaviours

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

Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 253-1026-8366948
Closing date: 11 November 2026
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.
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