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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
• MRCPCH part 1 or suitable postgraduate qualification

Desirable

• EPLS/APLS

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.

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