Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics and Neonates

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Child Health to join a supportive and friendly team in a modern district general hospital serving a large rural and semi-urban population in Scotland.

This post combines the breadth of general paediatrics with responsibilities in a Level 1 Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), supporting approximately 1,000 deliveries per year. You will provide resident inpatient cover at registrar level for both acute paediatrics and neonatology, working closely with a consultant body who are actively engaged in service development, education, and clinical governance.

Main Duties: 

• Provide acute inpatient tier 2 cover for paediatrics and neonates.
• Contribute to outpatient and/or community paediatrics, with opportunities to develop a specialist interest.
• Participate in child protection work and developmental assessments as required.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including advanced nurse practitioners, trainees, and visiting specialists from regional centres.
• Engage in audit, teaching, and quality improvement activities.

The Department:

• 11-bed mixed specialty paediatric ward plus 8-cot SCBU.
• Close integration with maternity and obstetrics, theatres, and anaesthetic support.
• Visiting specialist clinics from regional tertiary centres (e.g., neurology, endocrinology, surgery, urology).
• Strong links with CAMHS and community child health services.
• Well-equipped education centre, library, and regular postgraduate teaching.

The Location:

This post offers the best of both worlds, the chance to practice high-quality paediatrics in a welcoming hospital while enjoying life in one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions. With excellent schools, affordable housing, vibrant local culture, and outstanding leisure opportunities from hiking and cycling in the hills to enjoying nearby historic towns. It’s also only an hour from Edinburgh by direct rail link, with easy connections to Glasgow and Newcastle.

Requirements:

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

• GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Minimum 2 years working in paediatrics in the NHS
• Broad clinical experience in general paediatrics and neonatology
• Commitment to teamwork, teaching, and continuous professional development

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 harry@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.