Trust ST3+ in Paediatrics

Job overview

Applications are invited for the above vacancy at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester.  Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice and 12 months paediatric experience at registrar level.

The middle grades participate in a rota based on 40 hours full shift which is compliant.  The trust doctor will be expected to assume clinical responsibility, under the supervision of the consultant paediatrician, for the investigation and management of patients with paediatric medical disorders.

The Paediatric Department has a broad range of training opportunities and the successful candidate will be offered the opportunity of continuing professional development.  Additionally the post holder would be expected to participate in peer supervision and team training programmes.

We would welcome applications from applicants looking to work less than full time.

Main duties of the job

Assume clinical responsibility for patients under the care of the consultant paediatrician and undertake the necessary administrative duties associated with the care of patients

Assume clinical responsibility, under the supervision of the consultant paediatrician, for the investigation and management of patients with paediatric medical disorders

Be competent in paediatric procedures commensurate with a middle grade doctor including the stabilisation of the sick child, newborn life support and child protection assessments

Be responsible for the co-ordination of the care of patients admitted to paediatric beds within Dorset County Hospital in rotation with the other department middle grade doctors and for implementing clinical management decisions taken by the consultants

Be responsible for initiating the treatment of patients admitted for Paediatric medical management.

Attend outpatient clinics, these will primarily be in the Children’s Centre at Dorset County Hospital but there may also be a requirement to attend peripheral ‘patch’ clinics

Supervise the work of the junior doctors and actively participate in their education and training

Participate in the annual appraisal process

Comply with all Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures as well as the legal requirements pertaining to both patients and staff

Participate in the Middle Grade rota and cover this tier for absences for sickness, annual leave and study leave as far as are appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed.  When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care.  To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.  Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.