# Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Paediatric Critical Care

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust
- **Location:** St Bartholomew's Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Paediatrics
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £51,931 - £69,976 per annum
- **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed Term)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-16T13:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02T15:33:29.282Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8269426
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8269426?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Middle Grade Doctor — Paediatric Critical Care Unit (6-Month Fixed Term)

We are pleased to invite applications for a 6-month post within our busy and highly regarded Paediatric Critical Care Unit, starting upon availability)

This role is ideal for motivated middle grade doctors who have completed their membership exams or equivalent (MRCPCH, Primary FRCA, or EPIC Diploma).

You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care across a 10-bedded PICU.

### Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

- Participation in morning ward rounds and evening handover rounds
- Day-to-day care of patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including CPAP (EME and hood), BiPAP, and mechanical ventilation (HFOV and nitric oxide)
- Assessment of children in A&E and on paediatric wards prior to transfer to PICU
- Effective liaison with the wider multi-professional team and external agencies
- PICANET data entry and completion of discharge summaries This post offers an excellent opportunity to consolidate your critical care skills, gain valuable experience in advanced respiratory support, and work within a friendly, experienced team

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Essential Requirements: MRCPCH, Primary FRCA, or EPIC Diploma (or equivalent) Previous paediatric experience at middle grade level Commitment to delivering high standards of care

The full job description and person specification outline all key details of the role.

Don’t Delay — Apply Today! Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so early submission is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- Good spoken & written English

**Desirable**

- Possession of MRCPCH/ Primary FRCA or equivalent/ EPIC Diploma
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support Course

### Skills

**Desirable**

- Evidence of Research Activity/Publications
- Evidence of teaching experience to Undergraduates
- Proficiency in basic paediatric procedures

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- For paediatric trainees: at least 3 years’ experience working in Paediatrics

### Experience

**Essential**

- Previous experience in Paediatrics/Neonates/Paediatric or Adult Anaesthesia/Emergency Medicine

### Qualifications

**Desirable**

- Previous experience in Paediatric Intensive Care

## Documents

- [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119)
- [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446)
- [job description & person spec. (pdf, 205.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10584289)
- [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120)

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