Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatrics Department at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed term contract until September 2027.
This post is suitable for a ST3-8 level doctor who is looking to broaden their experience in Paediatric care, or a career trainee who wants to gain further experience prior to applying for specialist training.
You will join a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive paediatric clinical team, with a strong culture of teamwork, education and delivering outstanding care for children and young people.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will gain experience in acute inpatient paediatrics, the Paediatric Assessment Unit, neonatal care, outpatient clinics and the resident middle-grade on-call rota.
There are excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills, participate in teaching, audit and quality improvement projects, and work with colleagues with a wide range of paediatric subspecialty interests. Individual training and development needs are supported wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the advert, and attached job description for full details of the role, and person specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in the NHS within a Paediatric Service
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a License to practice with the GMC
- Evidence of completion of MRCPCH
- Up to date APLS/EPLS and NLS
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This advert is for Trust Doctor in Paediatrics (ST3-8) with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum, plus enhancements, DOE. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (until September 2027). The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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