Doctor, Pediatrician, Medical Doctor

Overview

This is a 12 month fixed term post for general paediatrics and neonates based at Warrington Hospital. The post is at tier 1 junior doctor grade and will work with other 8 doctors in the tier 1 rota.

The appointee will see paediatric patients referred to the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) from A&E and primary care, manage paediatric inpatients on the Paediatric ward and on PAU, review newborn babies on the postnatal ward (including NIPE examination) and attend high‑risk deliveries. Junior paediatricians do not have responsibilities on the neonatal unit but support the on‑call team during admissions and emergencies.

The post is suitable for general paediatric training for a career in paediatrics, general practice or emergency medicine.

• Work as part of the ST1-2 rota (1:9, full shift) and participate in the on‑call rota for general paediatrics and neonatology.
• Form an integral part of the Paediatrics clinical rota, providing medical cover on the Paediatric wards and the Neonatal unit.
• Be involved with the admission and assessment of Paediatric emergencies.
• Contribute to regular ward rounds and seek senior advice when deemed appropriate.
• Participate in regular teaching programmes for postgraduates and undergraduates.
• Engage in Child Protection work as required, following local guidelines.
• Cooperate with all levels of management, including at CBU and senior management levels.
• All consultants undertake resident evening hours, weekend/bank holiday day hours, followed by on‑call non‑resident hours.

• The post is suitable for general paediatric training for a career in paediatrics, general practice or emergency medicine.
• Middle grade specialty trainee available to support the tier 1 team.
• Candidate will join the on‑call rota for general paediatrics and neonatology.
• There will be regular ward rounds and supervision as appropriate.

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Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience for our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for patients, communities and staff, and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton, we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital houses emergency, critical care and maternity services;
Halton Hospital focuses on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, with many services offered at both sites and in community hubs.

We are a CQC‑rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features and are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, and we are committed to being a diverse, inclusive employer with a strong stance on equality. We support flexible working and welcome flexible applications. We are committed to anti‑racist practices in all we do.