Job summary
We currently have a vacancy at ST3/4 or above level (participating in the middle grade/registrar rota out of hours) in our Paediatric department from 25 July 2025 to 25 July 2026, there may be opportunity to extend this post to 24months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Department of Paediatrics. We are looking for enthusiastic, positive individuals with a commitment to improving the care given to our patients.
You will be part of a team of doctors looking after patients on the paediatric wards working alongside the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
o The post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive medical service to the inpatients, undertaking ward work and conducting outpatient clinics under the instruction and supervision of the appropriate Consultant.
o To establish and maintain liaison with users of the service including local General Practitioners and other external agencies.
o The post holder will undertake to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
o To actively participate in audit/teaching and research activities within the department.
o Liaise with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care.
o There may be occasions where you are required to undertake similar duties at other hospitals within the Sherwood Forest hospitals NHS Trust.
o Perform administrative work i.e. discharge summaries and letters/reports within prescribed timescales.
o You will be expected to comply with the Royal College requirements for undertaking CME and to participate in the trusts appraisal system as appropriate.
o So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
About us
We employ over 5,000 people across our three hospital sites - King's Mill, Newark and Mansfield Community.
Our dedicated team of over 650 volunteers give up their time to make a difference and enhance the experience of our patients and visitors.
As an NHS Foundation Trust we are accountable to the Council of Governors which represents the views of members.
We are proud to boast a membership totalling more than 15,000 - allowing our local communities opportunities to influence decisions and to demonstrate loyalty and support for our hospitals.
We are proud of our improvements over the last five years at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, and we recognise we can improve further. We know good quality healthcare can only be delivered by focussing on the experience of people, be it patients and the public or the colleagues you work with. Our improvements have been achieved by two central commitments to people:
We want to work with partners, we want to move beyond the boundaries of our hospitals and we want to help our local population become healthier.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- MRCPCH written examinations
- Must have completed at least four years' post graduate training, at least two of which will be in the NHS and in paediatrics; or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- NLS and APLS/EPALS provider
Desirable
- MRCPCH clinical examination
Experience
Essential
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job role
- Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team
- Evidence of competence to work independently at middle grade level managing paediatric and neonatal patients with remote supervision (i.e. Consultant available but may be off site)
Desirable
- Experience with audit, teaching or research/critical review of literature
- Previous experience in a multidisciplinary setting
Academic & Research Skills
Essential
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- MRCPCH written examinations
- Must have completed at least four years' post graduate training, at least two of which will be in the NHS and in paediatrics; or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- NLS and APLS/EPALS provider
Desirable
- MRCPCH clinical examination
Experience
Essential
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job role
- Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team
- Evidence of competence to work independently at middle grade level managing paediatric and neonatal patients with remote supervision (i.e. Consultant available but may be off site)
Desirable
- Experience with audit, teaching or research/critical review of literature
- Previous experience in a multidisciplinary setting
Academic & Research Skills
Essential
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
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).
