Paediatrics and Neonatology LAS ST3-8

This is a brilliant opportunity for a middle grade Paediatrician to expand their skills in a Trust dedicated to their doctors professional development. This Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and well-rounded individual who is comfortable in General Paediatrics, Paediatrics ED and Neonatology. The successful candidate will be encouraged to take on additional teaching responsibilities as well as participating in audits and quality improvement projects.

The Job

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Participate in Paediatric and Neonatal Ward Rounds and liaise with a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Provide cover to the walk-in Paediatric Decision Unit, based in the Emergency Department for initial care. 
• Engage in Registrar support for paediatric outpatient clinics. 
• Undertake safeguarding medical examinations.
• Engage in quality improvement and take trust audit responsibilities.  
• Participate in the Registrar on-call rota.  

The Hospital

This role is based in a hospital with around 400 inpatient beds. The Paedatrics department is comprised of a Paediatrics inpatient ward, a level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a rage of ITU, HDU and SCBU cots. It serves neonates of 27 weeks and above. Babies of an earlier gestation babies are born and initially stabilised in the Neonatal Unit then referred to the local tertiary NICU centre. There is also a Paediatric Decisions Unit based in the Emergency Department to assess and treat children presenting in the short term. There is also a range of Paediatric outpatient clinics run from within the department. 

The department are committed to continuing professional development. For example, there is potential involvement in simulation training days, teaching medical students, management, leadership, education, study leave for gaining certificates etc. Doctors are expected to participate in clinical audits and proper record keeping. Assistance will be provided to individuals to maximise their quality improvement projects and add to their portfolios / CVs. There are various lunchtime teaching sessions available, e.g. journal clubs. There is an education centre and library on site for staff use, accessible 24 hours a day. Further, all ST3s will be allocated a clinical supervisor to work through professional development.

The location:

The location is in a town on the outskirts London, this is the perfect location in that you can live and work outside of the hectic capital city yet can very easily jump on a train and be in the centre. London is world renowned for its restaurants, shops, theatres and diverse communities so it is great to have on the doorstep. The town is only 45 minutes from Heathrow, the UK’s largest international airport. The quality of schooling in the area is very high, with several grammar schools surrounding the hospital. 

Requirements:

To apply for this position, you will need the following:

• Full MRCP or equivalent
• GMC registration or eligibility 

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.