Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics(CESR Programme)

Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics (CESR Programme)

We are assisting a prestigious NHS Trust in recruiting a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics (CESR Programme) on either a substantive or fixed-term basis for 12 months to join their Paediatrics department.

The department features an eighteen-bed children's ward, a hot and cold assessment unit, and a Level 1 Neonatal Unit with 10 beds, including ventilated beds for sick neonates. The unit admits infants from 32 weeks gestation, with 4690 admissions in 2019/20 for paediatrics and 232 neonatal admissions, including 26 in intensive care.

The department offers comprehensive teaching, including weekly junior doctor sessions, case discussions, and simulation training. The appointee will receive a thorough induction and supervision.

Key duties include:

1. Participating in an eight-person on-call rota
2. Managing acute inpatient care for children and neonates
3. Attending deliveries and managing unwell patients in ED and resus
4. Rotational management of the paediatric ward, assessment unit, and neonatal unit
5. Providing support to maternity and neonatal resuscitation teams
6. Contributing to clinical governance and audit activities

The role is based in a vibrant city with excellent transport links, surrounded by countryside, with access to quality schools and leisure facilities.

Additional information:

• Prestigious NHS Trust
• Supportive and friendly team
• GMC registration required

If you are interested or know someone suitable, please contact us promptly or visit our website for more vacancies or to submit your CV.