Job summary
This is a permanent appointment for UHDB NHS Foundation Trust based at Derbyshire Children's Hospital at the Royal Derby Hospital, although other services are provided across all the Trust sites including the Queens Hospital Burton site and peripheral clinics at Ripley, Ilkeston, Lichfield and Tamworth. We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatrician to join our flexible team and compliment the range of services provided.
Any applicant who wishes to work less than 10PA will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed; modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Paediatric Clinical Director and Assistant Clinical Director for the General paediatrics in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a comprehensive General Paediatric service to UHDB NHS Foundation Trust & surrounding areas, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis & treatment of illness, & the proper functioning of the department
Responsibility for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to, & training of your staff
Provision of an out of hours service with your colleagues including participation in the Consultant 1 in 8 General Paediatric on-call rota (Non Resident Rota).
Responsibility for the professional supervision & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate & continuing medical education activity, locally & nationally as appropriate.
Participation in the clinical governance arrangements of the Trust & specifically within the Directorate including clinical audit, & research
Responsibility for implementing the Infection Control Policies as determined by UHDB NHS Foundation Trust
Responsible for compliance with personal continuing medical education requirements with the support of the Trust
Responsible for maintaining awareness of professional guidelines such as 'Duties of a Doctor' & 'GMC Performance Procedures' & acting in accordance with them.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of a General Paediatric Service
Continue to provide a service for care of children with epilepsy
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the General PaediatricService
Teaching & training of junior staff, medical students
o actively participate in both departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
INTERVIEW DATE: 19th January 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of a General Paediatric Service
Continue to provide a service for care of children with epilepsy
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the General PaediatricService
Teaching & training of junior staff, medical students
o actively participate in both departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
INTERVIEW DATE: 19th January 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice at time of application
- Full Membership of RCPCH
- APLS provider
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
- Eligibility to reside & work in the UK
- Paediatric Epilepsy experience, including PET 1-3 course completion
- Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview
Desirable
- APLS/ instructor
- Paediatric epilepsy SPIN / experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in General Paediatrics
- Comprehensive technical competence in paediatrics
- Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Demonstrates clear understanding of current priorities in General Paediatrics
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates.
- Commitment to participate in own appraisal.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Research Experience
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice at time of application
- Full Membership of RCPCH
- APLS provider
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
- Eligibility to reside & work in the UK
- Paediatric Epilepsy experience, including PET 1-3 course completion
- Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview
Desirable
- APLS/ instructor
- Paediatric epilepsy SPIN / experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in General Paediatrics
- Comprehensive technical competence in paediatrics
- Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Demonstrates clear understanding of current priorities in General Paediatrics
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates.
- Commitment to participate in own appraisal.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Research Experience
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & 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).
