Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatrics
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Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
This post is for a Trust Doctor to help cover gaps in the middle grade staffing due to a shortfall in registrar numbers. This is a full-time post with resident on-call. Neonatal cover is provided separately. The job will include working on the Children’s Assessment Unit, participating in ward rounds and providing cover for the in-patient wards. Supervision of more junior colleagues will be expected. There is no regular out-patient commitment in this post. The Consultants provide a consultant of the week service so close team working with both junior and senior colleagues will be required.
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Basic
- Postgraduate
- MB BS or equivalent
- PLAB if applicable
Experience
- MRCPCH Part 1a and Part 1b or equivalent
- Full MRCPCH or equivalent
- A minimum of 24 months experience at SHO (ST 1-3) or equivalent in Paediatrics/Paediatric Sub-Specialties
- Previous experience on a Middle Grade rota or equivalent in paediatrics in the UK
- APLS provider (or equivalent)
Knowledge
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge.
- Understands principles of clinical governance and medical audit.
- Understanding and implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of involvement in audit.
Clinical Skills
- Accepts responsibility and is competent in the initial management of the spectrum of paediatric emergencies.
- Competent in practical skills required to function as a middle grade paediatrician.
- Knows own limitations.
Interpersonal Skills
- Willing to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate.
- Good oral and written presentation skills.
- Able to communicate with parents and children effectively and sympathetically.
Attitude
- Able to function successfully under stress.
Team-working Skills
- Able to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Supportive to juniors.
- Understands and values roles of other health professionals.
Motivation
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- Contributes to departmental teaching/training sessions.
- Able to organise own learning.
Management Ability
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines.
- Good organisation skills and time management.
Other
- Full registration and licence to practice with GMC.
- Computer literate.
Additional Information
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026
Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities
- 10
Salary Band
- ST3/ST7 SpR3/SpR8 Trust Grade
Staff Group
- Medical and Dental
Contract Type
- Temporary
Job Area
- Medics
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