Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Doctor ST1/ST2 Paediatrics

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Job summary

Trust Doctor (ST1/ST2 Level) in Paediatrics Fixed term - 12 months Starting September 2025.

Applications are invited for this Trust SHO Post in Paediatrics ST1-2 level working alongside a well-established team which includes other junior doctors at ST 1-2 level, 9 middle grade ST3-7 Specialist registrars and 1 Specialty doctor.

The post-holder will work as part of this team, rotating between consultant teams to allow for a wide spread of experience in specialty including specialist clinics. Whilst the needs of the service are paramount, individual training needs are taken into account.

Although this is not a training post, applicants will be encouraged to gain postgraduate qualifications in Paediatrics, such as MRCOG or DRCOG and continuing professional development is encouraged. Support in studying will be given to appropriate appointees.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as part of the above team, with rotation between consultant teams to allow for a spread of experience. Whilst the needs of the service are paramount, individual training needs are taken into account in the job plans.

Although this is LAS post and not a Deanery training post, applicants will be encouraged to gain postgraduate qualifications in Paediatrics or General Practice, and continuing professional development is encouraged. Support with studying will be given to appropriate appointees.The Department is in an exciting phase of development, including ongoing projects to deliver a consultant-delivered 7 day hospital service and other planned future service developments. This development allows ample opportunity for doctors of all grades to participate in service development, audit and research and the appointee will be encouraged to do this.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum, plus enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-KA-EMF18942

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

The post-holders main duties are to provide to the consultants and middle grade doctors and include (depending upon experience):

In-patient care and ward rounds

Attendance at Outpatient clinics

Take part in the Paediatric SHO night and weekend on-call rota

Cover for ST 1-2 trainees when they are absent on annual or study leave

Covering other absences within firms (depending upon experience)

Teaching and education of medical students and other staff

Audit

Please see attached JD for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

The post-holders main duties are to provide to the consultants and middle grade doctors and include (depending upon experience):

In-patient care and ward rounds

Attendance at Outpatient clinics

Take part in the Paediatric SHO night and weekend on-call rota

Cover for ST 1-2 trainees when they are absent on annual or study leave

Covering other absences within firms (depending upon experience)

Teaching and education of medical students and other staff

Audit

Please see attached JD for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Full GMC registration and licence to practice
  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
  • Up to date APLS/EPLS and NLS

Desirable

  • Audit: evidence of active participation in audit. Teaching: evidence in teaching where required in the job.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Full GMC registration and licence to practice
  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
  • Up to date APLS/EPLS and NLS

Desirable

  • Audit: evidence of active participation in audit. Teaching: evidence in teaching where required in the job.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director for Paediatrics

Dr Jo Macleod

jmacleod4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum, plus enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-KA-EMF18942

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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