Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for resident doctors to join the Tier 1 paediatric and neonatal team. Successful applicants will gain experience in the sub- regional neonatal intensive care centre (SuRNICC) and the Children’s Unit in North Wales.
Applicants are invited for a full time Tier 1 post. Successful applicants will join either the 1:9 neonatal rota or the 1:10 paediatric rota.
The current applicable pay scales are displayed above; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found here: https://www.bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/resident-doctor-campaigns/pay-in-wales/contract-reform-for-resident-doctors-in-wales
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy and enthusiastic department, with a clear emphasis on delivering top quality care to our children, babies and parents. The department has a long-standing reputation for providing excellent training for resident doctors and successful candidates can expect wide ranging educational support and an emphasis on personal development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In neonates, you will be responsible for attending deliveries, acute admissions on our unit and their management as well as examination of new-borns on the post-natal ward. There are opportunities to sit in on both baby clinics and joint specialist clinics to gain out-patient experience. The clinical duties are shared between the nine first on call staff and are rotated on a regular basis.
In paediatrics, the clinical duties are shared between the ten first on call staff and are rotated on a regular basis. You will be responsible for acute admissions to the children’s unit and their management with close senior supervision.
For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please find the attached JD and PS
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and knowledge of specialty
Experience
Essential
- Completed foundation program (or equivalent outside the UK)
Desirable
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable
- Additional qualifications. APLS
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Competent in basic life support and resuscitation skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good organisational skills and time management.
- Able to function successfully under pressure
Communication Skills
Essential
- Fluent in English. Good Communication skills, both oral and written.
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics and Neonatology with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Glan Clwyd Hospital, Wales. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £56,925 - £80,730 per annum. The contract type is 1 x Permanent and 1 x 6 month post until Feb 2027. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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