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

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job description

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

Middle Grade Doctor -- Paediatric Critical Care Unit (6-Month Fixed Term, September 2025 Start)

We are pleased to invite applications for a 6‑month post within our busy and highly regarded Paediatric Critical Care Unit, starting in September 2025.

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.

About us

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job 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.

Dont 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Paediatric Intensive Care

Experience

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

Knowledge

• For paediatric trainees: at least 3 years' experience working in Paediatrics

Skills

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

Other

• Eligible for full GMC Registration
• Possession of MRCPCH/ Primary FRCA or equivalent/ EPIC Diploma
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support Course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.