Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics and Neonatology

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced doctor to join a busy and supportive Paediatric Department as a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics. The post offers a varied workload across general paediatrics and neonatology, with opportunities to develop a subspecialty interest and to gain experience equivalent to higher specialty training. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, the role provides exposure to both inpatient and outpatient care, teaching and audit, as well as quality improvement and service development projects.

Main Duties: 

• Provide clinical care across general paediatrics, neonatal, and outpatient services under consultant supervision
• Participate in a 3-tier rota system covering acute paediatric and neonatal services (middle-grade level)
• Contribute to outpatient clinics and community paediatric activity
• Participate in teaching, audit, research and quality improvement projects
• Support and supervise junior trainees, medical students and allied health professionals
• Attend departmental teaching sessions and multidisciplinary meetings
• Maintain active participation in clinical governance, CPD and service development

The Hospital:

The children’s service is part of a large and well-integrated Women & Children’s Division, providing comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care for the surrounding population. Facilities include:

• A 22-bed children’s ward, including cubicles for isolation care
• A 5-bed Paediatric Assessment Unit co-located with the Emergency Department
• A Neonatal Unit with 12 cots, including intensive and high-dependency care (typically for infants ≥27 weeks gestation)
• A purpose-built children’s centre for outpatient and developmental services
• Strong tertiary links with regional centres in neonatology, neurology, cardiology, endocrinology, surgery and nephrology
• On-site visiting specialists holding regular clinics across major paediatric subspecialties

The department is known for its collaborative, supportive team culture, and prides itself on providing high-quality care in a friendly environment that values teamwork, education and professional development.

The Location:

The hospital is based in a thriving market town in the East of England, offering an excellent quality of life with a balance of rural living and easy access to cities such as Cambridge, Norwich and Peterborough. The area features stunning countryside, historic towns and beautiful coastal landscapes. With excellent transport links to London, good local schools, and affordable housing, the location is ideal for professionals and families seeking both career growth and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

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

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCPCH (desirable)
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in paediatrics and six months in neonatology in the NHS
• APLS and NLS
• Experience in audit, child protection and teaching
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
    

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.