Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Paediatric Doctor (FY2 equivalent)

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor who is either looking to develop their experience before applying for specialist training or looking for a trust grade post to continue their own personal development in this area.

The successful candidate will join a team of 10 resident doctors working within the Paediatric speciality for a period of 4 months.

This a full time post for 40 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties include daily round of inpatients with the support of a Registrar on call for the Paediatric take, regular Consultant ward rounds and there will be opportunities to attend outpatient clinics.

The post holder will take appropriate responsibility for investigations and management of inpatients.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£44,439 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-MD2594PAED

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us atmedical.recruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us atmedical.recruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with a licence to practice
  • Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

  • 1 years' experience at foundation level or equivalent to ideally include 6 months work in the UK
  • Evidence of ability to commuicate effectively in English, both written and oral

Desirable

  • Evidence of multidisciplinary working
  • Evidence of working independently

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
  • Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies

Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly

Audit and Research

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months

Desirable

  • Knowledge of principles of scientific research
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with a licence to practice
  • Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

  • 1 years' experience at foundation level or equivalent to ideally include 6 months work in the UK
  • Evidence of ability to commuicate effectively in English, both written and oral

Desirable

  • Evidence of multidisciplinary working
  • Evidence of working independently

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
  • Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies

Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly

Audit and Research

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months

Desirable

  • Knowledge of principles of scientific research

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager

Lynn Cottrell

lynn.cottrell@dchft.nhs.uk

01305254139

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£44,439 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-MD2594PAED

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


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