Job summary
This is a post-CCT/Paediatric Specialist Trainee 4+/Registrar level role from March 2026 for 6 months. With appropriate approval from your training programme director, this post would be suitable for out of programme experience (OOPE) training.
Main duties of the job
These posts provide unique and exciting opportunities to gain General Paediatric and paediatric subspecialty experience, postgraduate education and personal leadership development while working at a busy tertiary paediatric centre.
St George's Children's Services received an "Outstanding" rating from the CQC in 2019 and we strive to continue to provide this excellence service to all our patients and their families.
The post would suit a level three trainee wishing to enhance their experience of a particular exciting area of paediatrics or an experienced senior international medical graduate wishing to experience training in an excellent, busy tertiary London paediatric centre. It would also suit a post-CCT paediatrician looking to consolidate their experience managing complex patients in a busy tertiary centre and develop an area of their interest.
The successful applicants will benefit from the wide range of St George's sub speciality experience during the day and then form part of the well supported general paediatric middle grade on call rota on some days and out of hours. This is a flexible opportunity to obtain desired experience in some of the subspecialties St George's provides. The post will be tailored to the experience and desire of the successful applicants.
About us
St George's has an advanced simulation centre which teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. There is an active paediatric and neonatal simulation faculty which delivers in situ training to all members of the paediatric MDT, and you would be encouraged to join this team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to the busy middle grade rota in paediatric medicine, which is approximately 1 in 6. The on-call rota includes evening, weekend and night duties on a rostered basis.
Daytime clinical work will be primarily based on paediatric wards, the childrens emergency department (CED) and paediatric outpatient clinics (depending on specialty). The post holder will be expected to review and manage acute inpatients and supervise more junior trainees. During time in CED they will take referral of acutely unwell patients and provide specialist input, lead a resuscitation team and be part of a major trauma team. There are opportunities for outpatient experience in other subspecialties again depending on need.
There is flexibility in this post for non- clinical daytime activity including QI projects, patient safety work and paediatric simulation to allow for leadership development. This post would therefore be suitable for post- CCT trainees wishing to develop their subspecialty experience and leadership skills, thus preparing for consultant job application. It would also be suitable for any ST4+ trainee wishing to take time out of programme.
The post holder will be expected to actively contribute to the departmental governance programme, with audits of relevant services and involvement in relevant policy and guidance development.
There is a highly regarded, well received and very active departmental multidisciplinary teaching programme and the postholder will be expected to develop enhanced skills in teaching and learning. There will also be opportunity to teach medical students from SGUL
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to the busy middle grade rota in paediatric medicine, which is approximately 1 in 6. The on-call rota includes evening, weekend and night duties on a rostered basis.
Daytime clinical work will be primarily based on paediatric wards, the childrens emergency department (CED) and paediatric outpatient clinics (depending on specialty). The post holder will be expected to review and manage acute inpatients and supervise more junior trainees. During time in CED they will take referral of acutely unwell patients and provide specialist input, lead a resuscitation team and be part of a major trauma team. There are opportunities for outpatient experience in other subspecialties again depending on need.
There is flexibility in this post for non- clinical daytime activity including QI projects, patient safety work and paediatric simulation to allow for leadership development. This post would therefore be suitable for post- CCT trainees wishing to develop their subspecialty experience and leadership skills, thus preparing for consultant job application. It would also be suitable for any ST4+ trainee wishing to take time out of programme.
The post holder will be expected to actively contribute to the departmental governance programme, with audits of relevant services and involvement in relevant policy and guidance development.
There is a highly regarded, well received and very active departmental multidisciplinary teaching programme and the postholder will be expected to develop enhanced skills in teaching and learning. There will also be opportunity to teach medical students from SGUL
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCPCH
- Current APLS/EPALS/NLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience looking after neonates and children of all ages in ED & inpatients
- At least four years of post-graduate Paediatric experience including minimum of 12 months at registrar level in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience in a UK tertiary hospital
- Experience in a dedicated children's ED
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, cannulation, lumbar puncture in neonates and children
- IT skills
- Competence in performing clinical audit, service improvement and guideline development
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching clinical skills to others
- Project management skills
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 child safeguarding training
- Intermediate knowledge of general paediatrics and the assessment of children
Desirable
- Higher knowledge in paediatrics
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to self motivate and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCPCH
- Current APLS/EPALS/NLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience looking after neonates and children of all ages in ED & inpatients
- At least four years of post-graduate Paediatric experience including minimum of 12 months at registrar level in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience in a UK tertiary hospital
- Experience in a dedicated children's ED
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, cannulation, lumbar puncture in neonates and children
- IT skills
- Competence in performing clinical audit, service improvement and guideline development
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching clinical skills to others
- Project management skills
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 child safeguarding training
- Intermediate knowledge of general paediatrics and the assessment of children
Desirable
- Higher knowledge in paediatrics
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to self motivate and motivate others
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
