South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Doctor - Paediatrics Tier 2

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a trust doctor to join paediatric medical team at trust registrar level.

This post is a 12 months fixed term post. In addition to middle grade general paediatrics, there are opportunities to learn skills and expertise in specialist paediatrics like Diabetes, Epilepsy, ambulatory/HDU, paediatric ED, gastroenterology, respiratory and others, leading to a career as a specialist paediatrician staff grade/associate specialist.

The department has a track record of supporting locally employed doctors to secure training posts or to follow the CESR pathway. The post will predominantly be based at the James Cook University Hospital, but there may be opportunities to work across other sites within the University Hospital Tees group.

Main duties of the job

Clinical responsibilities:

Providing general paediatric cover across the CYP service - CYPED, PICU, PAU and the ward

Full shifts attracting on call supplement as per work schedule

Knowledge of and training in child protection

Knowledge of legislation relating to child health

Evidence of clinical audit

Good leadership skills

Good clinical skills

Good organisational and management skills

About us

We are a large secondary care centre in Tees Valley area providing acute, Community and specialist as well as planned services for children in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Northallerton. We provide a broad range of specialist treatments including diabetes, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, asthma, paediatric endocrine, allergies, gastroenterology and the full range of Community Paediatric Services. We have 6 commissioned level 2 HDU beds and we are part of North East Paediatric Critical Care Network.

The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline/countryside and a great range of local amenities.

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-FHS-MED-7795694

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Full GMC registration by job start date
Medical degree (MBBS) or equivalent.
MRCPCH Part I and Part II or equivalent
APLS or equivalent
Successful completion of Level 2 Safeguarding Children: Recognition and Response in Child Protection (or equivalent)

Desirable

Medical education qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as Middle grade in paediatrics in UK NHS for at least 6 months or 18 months as SHO
Broad experience in general paediatrics and a range of paediatric subspecialties both inpatient and outpatient
To have completed at least four years of full-time post-graduate training (or part time equivalent) including at least two years in Paediatrics

Desirable

Experience in an area of special interest
Evidence of experience in teaching and education

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Full GMC registration by job start date
Medical degree (MBBS) or equivalent.
MRCPCH Part I and Part II or equivalent
APLS or equivalent
Successful completion of Level 2 Safeguarding Children: Recognition and Response in Child Protection (or equivalent)

Desirable

Medical education qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as Middle grade in paediatrics in UK NHS for at least 6 months or 18 months as SHO
Broad experience in general paediatrics and a range of paediatric subspecialties both inpatient and outpatient
To have completed at least four years of full-time post-graduate training (or part time equivalent) including at least two years in Paediatrics

Desirable

Experience in an area of special interest
Evidence of experience in teaching and education

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)