Job Description

The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.
The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.
Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.
3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.
The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unitor Children's Ward, alternating with the other middle grade doctors.
Seeing Children on request in the A&E department.Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.
Participation in overall supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the department's education program.
The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.
The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.
Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.
3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.
The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: * Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Details
Date posted
22 August 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
61,825 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-RF7144-A
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unitor Childrens Ward, alternating with the other middle grade doctors.
Seeing Children on request in the A&E department.Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.
Participation in overall supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the departments education program.
The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.
The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.
Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.
3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.
The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees. Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unitor Childrens Ward, alternating with the other middle grade doctors.
Seeing Children on request in the A&E department.Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.
Participation in overall supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the departments education program.
The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.
The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.
Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.
3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.
The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications MRPCH/MRCP (part I) Full current GMC registration

Desirable

• MPCH Part II

Training & Experience
Essential

• NLS/APLS/PALS Course
• Significant experience in recognised Paediatric SHO training post and must have appropriate neonate experience at SHO level

Desirable

• Outpatient experience of at least 20 (post registration) paediatric clinics

Clinical Knowledge / Skills
Essential

• Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level or experience
• Sound manual dexterity and competent in routine practical procedures as expected for experience
• Clear Logical thinking/shown an analytical/scientific approach. Understanding of evidence informed practice

Organisation & Planning
Essential

• Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience
• Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience

Administration
Essential

• Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes

Desirable

• Some understanding of clinical risk management Appreciation of clinical governance issues

Audit
Essential

• Through understanding of principles of medical audit
• Evidence of participation in audit project

Personal Skills attribute
Essential

• Effective communicator: able to work in a team and co-operate with medical and paramedical staff
• Sound note keeping
• Excellent written and spoken English Language skills
• Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absences
• Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications MRPCH/MRCP (part I) Full current GMC registration

Desirable

• MPCH Part II

Training & Experience
Essential

• NLS/APLS/PALS Course
• Significant experience in recognised Paediatric SHO training post and must have appropriate neonate experience at SHO level

Desirable

• Outpatient experience of at least 20 (post registration) paediatric clinics

Clinical Knowledge / Skills
Essential

• Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level or experience
• Sound manual dexterity and competent in routine practical procedures as expected for experience
• Clear Logical thinking/shown an analytical/scientific approach. Understanding of evidence informed practice

Organisation & Planning
Essential

• Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience
• Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience

Administration
Essential

• Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes

Desirable

• Some understanding of clinical risk management Appreciation of clinical governance issues

Audit
Essential

• Through understanding of principles of medical audit
• Evidence of participation in audit project

Personal Skills attribute
Essential

• Effective communicator: able to work in a team and co-operate with medical and paramedical staff
• Sound note keeping
• Excellent written and spoken English Language skills
• Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absences
• Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills