Job summary
This is a full time post for a period of 6 months from 3rd September 2025 until 1st September 2026, based at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester. The post is a middle grade paediatrics (ST3 level and above) but can be adapted to suit a trainee who has completed training and wishes to develop his /her CV towards consultant application.
This post is central to delivering effective patient care at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be primarily based in Winchester, but you may be asked to attend other sites as required. The post will be involved in all aspects of diagnosis and treatment of patients. The post holder would be on the Paediatric Middle Grade rota which includes resident on-call shifts.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will participate in a full shift working pattern based on a seven week cycle, including resident nights. A consultant will be available at all times for support and advice.Each middle grade post is 'New Deal' compliant with an average working week of 48 hrs.Annual and study leave is co-ordinated by the leave co-ordinator.The post holders will work with other colleagues to provide a comprehensive pediatric service including neonatal services (level 1). There will be the opportunity to lead ward rounds and run regular general Paediatric clinics. There is a resident on-call commitment. He / she will also be encouraged to be involved in and experience other aspects of the service including management and education and will be supported to attend relevant senior management and governance meetings. Applications for part-time working would be considered.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the clinical supervisor. On occasions and as patterns of service provision evolve and change, further rescheduling of clinical sessions may take place following negotiation with your clinical supervisor. The post holder will be allocated a pediatric Consultant at the start of the post who will provide educational supervision and mentoring.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Please ensure that email addresses are provided for referee nominees and other contacts and that start, and end dates of training courses and employment are clearly noted on your application form / CV.All candidates applying for this post will be contacted by email once the short-listing process is complete
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Please ensure that email addresses are provided for referee nominees and other contacts and that start, and end dates of training courses and employment are clearly noted on your application form / CV.All candidates applying for this post will be contacted by email once the short-listing process is complete
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- DCH or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent and NLS
Desirable
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic training in general Paediatrics and Neonates
- At least 2 years' experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Worked at middle grade level
- Experience in Outpatient and Community Paediatrics
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
- Ability to work with and to lead a team
- Understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary working in delivery of patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to manage change and an understanding of the principles of service improvement
Research & Teaching Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate participation in clinical governance activities such as audit.
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in research and/or medical education
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to and from the hospital for the purposes of fulfilling job requirements
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- DCH or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent and NLS
Desirable
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic training in general Paediatrics and Neonates
- At least 2 years' experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Worked at middle grade level
- Experience in Outpatient and Community Paediatrics
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
- Ability to work with and to lead a team
- Understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary working in delivery of patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to manage change and an understanding of the principles of service improvement
Research & Teaching Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate participation in clinical governance activities such as audit.
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in research and/or medical education
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to and from the hospital for the purposes of fulfilling job requirements
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).
