Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics (CESR Programme)

We are assisting a prestigious NHS Trust in recruiting a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics (CESR Programme) on either a substantive or fixed-term basis for 12 months to join their Paediatrics department.

The department features an eighteen-bed children's ward, a hot and cold assessment unit, and a Level 1 Neonatal Unit with 10 beds, including ventilated beds for sick neonates. The unit admits infants from 32 weeks gestation, with 4690 admissions in 2019/20 for paediatrics and 232 neonatal admissions, including 26 in intensive care.

The department offers comprehensive teaching, including weekly junior doctor sessions, case discussions, and simulation training. The appointee will receive a thorough induction and supervision.

Key duties include:

1. Participating in an eight-person on-call rota
2. Managing acute inpatient care for children and neonates
3. Attending deliveries and ma...