Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic paediatric middle grade doctor who is ready to join an exciting team to develop their career and gain necessary experience. You should be comfortable performing all standard middle grade responsibilities (international recruits would be supported in the first few months to gain the necessary competencies). You would be working in a 1:10 rota covering a busy paediatric ward and children's assessment unit, level SCBU and managing referrals from Emergency department and GP.
We have vacancies at Bedford and Luton & Dunstable sites .
Main duties of the job
Ensuring safe care of the patients
Participating in paediatric and neonatal ward rounds, paediatric and neonatal procedures, attending paediatric crash calls and neonatal resuscitations, admitting/ assessing/ discharging patients and making a plan of care, safe guarding procedures, outpatient clinics, supporting junior doctors (Tier 1), participating in education programme, and above all being an effective team player.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- MRCPCH part 1 or suitable postgraduate qualification
Desirable
Eligability
Essential
- Employment history showing engagement in medical practice
- Eligible for full registration with GMC and license to practice
Skills
Essential
- Candidate must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- MRCPCH part 1 or suitable postgraduate qualification
Desirable
Eligability
Essential
- Employment history showing engagement in medical practice
- Eligible for full registration with GMC and license to practice
Skills
Essential
- Candidate must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management.
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
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).
