Trust St3+ in Paediatrics

7 months ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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 28 hours which is EWTD compliant. The trust doctor will be expected to a ssume clinical responsibility, under the supervision of the consultant paediatrician, for the investigation and management of patients with paediatric medical disorders.

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.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is that Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the wellbeing of our communities.

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.


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