Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics to join our dynamic Child Health Team at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate. The post covers 24/7 general paediatrics and neonatal care, with a rota including day and night shifts.

The appointee will help shape a flexible, supportive job plan with CPD and administrative resources.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• F2 competencies acquired in 2 years of clinical practice before entering Paediatric training.
• 3 years clinical practice in acute inpatient Paediatrics, of which 6 months in acute Neonatology.
• Membership of RCPCH or equivalent.
• Experience of working in NHS.
• Experience in NICU.
• Experience in Paediatric ED.
• Experience in PICU.

Responsibilities

• Two Middle Grades on rota daily from 8:30 AM to 9 PM, and two middle grades every night (24/7).
• One middle grade for Neonates 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and one for outpatient clinic 9:00–17:00.
• Shape the ideal job plan upon appointment and review after three months and annually.
• Middle Grades receive CPD 0.5 PA per week in a 12 PA full-time contract and supportive resources.

Skills

APLS/EPALS

NLS

Education experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

F2 competencies in 2 years

3 years clinical practice in acute inpatient Paediatrics (6 months in Neonatology)

Membership of RCPCH or equivalent

Experience of NHS

Experience in NICU

Experience in Paediatric ED

Experience in PICU

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics

The closing date is 16 November 2026

At EKHUFT we are pleased to be offering position of Speciality Doctor in Paediatrics to join a dynamic Child Health Team. The appointee will participate in EWTD compliant full shift Rota of 13 Middle Grades to cover 24 hours, 7 days a week General Paediatrics (number of children admitted, number of children seen in ED) and Neonatal (level 1 SCBU in busy maternity services with 3600 labour a year) acute and emergency care for children and young people age 0 - 16 (18) in various hospital environments specially designated and staffed for children and young people in Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate (QEQM). Attendances to A&E from April 2017: November 2021 57,535 and admissions to Rainbow Ward: 10,934.

Main duties of the job

Our rota supplies two Middle Grades a day from 8:30 AM to 9 PM, two middle grades every night (24/7). Additionally, Monday to Friday, 1 middle grade is dedicated to Neonates 8:30 AM to 5 PM, 1 middle grade dedicated to run an outpatient clinic with a Consultant 9:00am-5pm.

We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually - so you can keep the perfect fit.

Middle Grades will receive 0.5 PA of CPD a week in 12 PA full time contract and we will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• MBBS or equivalent
• F2 competencies acquired in 2 years of clinical practice before entering Paediatric training.
• 3 years clinical practice in acute inpatient Paediatrics, of what 6 months of acute Neonatology.
• Membership of RCPCH or equivalent
• Experience of working in NHS
• Experience in NICU
• Experience in Paediatric ED
• Experience in PICU

Skills and experience

• APLS/EPALS
• NLS
• Experience in Postgraduate or/and undergraduate education

Clinical governance

• Awareness of role of the guidelines
• Awareness of Evidence based medicine principles.
• Experience of Complaint resolution
• Experience in assessment and reflective practice
• Experience in Research
• Experience in clinical and educational supervision

Personal/professional attributes

• GMC Code of Conduct
• Passionate about quality improvement and patient safety
• Flexible Professional

Other requirements

• GMC registration
• Visa if applicable
• Ability to travel to sites within the Trust if required

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

£63,696 to £102,689 a yearBasic per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

344-2295MEDWCY-C

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital