Job summary
We have 2 fixed term appointments available for 4 months in the Paediatrics department, from 01 April 2026 - 04 August 2026 only. The posts are full time, and the post holders will be expected to participate in the paediatric medical rota. This is an excellent opportunity within Paediatrics at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be working within the Paediatrics team.
The Trust will look to support doctors who are considering a career in Paediatrics and provide opportunities to further their Paediatric knowledge through exposure to clinics,, ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings and formal teaching.
Main duties of the job
o Delivering care to Newborns in the Neonatal Serviceso Delivering care to the NICU/SCBU, Labour Ward and post-natalo Assessment of referred babieso The review of all babies as neededo Review of protocols as part of the teamo The appointee will be expected to work flexible across the service as required, as and when service needs changeo To take part in outpatient clinics under the supervision of the consultant Paediatricianso Reviewing Paediatric patients throughout their hospital stayo Helping run the Paediatric service
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support/EPALS Certificate or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Paediatrics.
- Recognition of and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Demonstrate aptitude for practical skills e.g., handeye co-ordination, dexterity, visuospatial awareness
Desirable
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Skills
Essential
- Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from error
- Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience in organising educational activities
Other requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our trust values every day
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support/EPALS Certificate or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Paediatrics.
- Recognition of and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Demonstrate aptitude for practical skills e.g., handeye co-ordination, dexterity, visuospatial awareness
Desirable
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Skills
Essential
- Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from error
- Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience in organising educational activities
Other requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our trust values every day
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).
