Trust Specialty Registrar (ST3+) in Paediatrics

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust have a great opportunity for a Trust Specialty Registrar (ST3+) to join their Paediatric Department.

The post is available from September 2026 and is a permanent opportunity.The appointee will have day to day responsibility for the care of inpatients on the general paediatric ward and neonatal unit, sharing this responsibility with trainees in post. Consultant led ward rounds are held daily.

Appropriateness of their clinical and delegation skills will be monitored through regular colleague & patient feedback and appraisals.The post holder will also be involved in care of more complex in-patients under the supervision of consultants.A weekly MDT is held on Tuesdays in the neonatal unit and on Wednesdays in the general paediatric ward where all the in-patients are reviewed by the whole team, including the community nurses, the liaison heath visitor and social worker.When on acute duties, the post holder may be asked to give medical paediatric advice to paediatric Surgical, Orthopaedic, Plastic and Burns, ENT or Ophthalmology patients.

All applicants MUST hold a full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.We anticipate that this will be a popular post, this advert may close earlier than the advised end date. We therefore welcome and encourage interested applicants to apply early.

Main duties of the job This post is to start from September 2026 to fill a vacancy on the speciality training (ST3-8) rota. This is a full time post and will be a permanent appointment.This opportunity is to join our dynamic and enthusiastic paediatric department and support our team of Middle Grade doctors.

The post provides an ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified individual looking to continue to develop skills in general paediatrics, neonatology. This post will be based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital with some duties at Wycombe Hospital.

The post holder will be encouraged to actively participate in teaching and clinical governance activities besides clinical activities for their continuous professional development.

The post holder will have regular supervision meetings and appraisal to ensure that your appraisal covers your whole practice, including any non-clinical roles as part of the process of revalidation. The successful applicant will have general paediatric and neonatal duties, including on call shifts for general and neonatal paediatrics.

As part of the middle grade rota, the successful candidate will share on call commitments and shifts with the middle grade doctors.

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong.

We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job

responsibilities

GENERAL REQUIREMENTSThe post holder must: Carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Trust's

Equal Opportunities

Policy. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements and report any accidents/incidents, defects with work equipment or inadequate safety arrangements. Co-operate fully with all policies and procedures relating to Infection Control.

Accept individual responsibility for ensuring a suitable, clean, uncluttered and safe environment for members of the public, staff, patients/clients and their relatives. To use correctly work items provided by the Trust in accordance with training and instructions, including personal protective equipment.

Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy. Treat those whom he/she comes into contact with in the course of work, in a courteous manner.

Accept that this job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and should be regarded as providing guidance within which the individual works rather than something which is rigid and inflexible.

Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time by the Director.

Person Specification

Training & Experience Essential NLS/APLS/PALS Course Minimum of 4 years in recognised Paediatric SHO/Registrar training post and 6 months experience in a Tertiary Neonatal unit Outpatient experience UK paediatric experience is essential Foundation programme completed or equivalent training Desirable Middle grade NHS experience Clinical Skills & Knowledge & Technical Skills Essential Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level or experience and awareness of own limitations Sound manual dexterity and competent routine practical procedures, as expected for experience.

Clear Logical thinking/showing an analytical/scientific approach. Understanding of evidence informed practice Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and tasks and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience.

Experience and ability to work in multi - professional teams Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes.

Through understanding of principles of medical audits Evidence of participation in audit project Desirable Some understanding of clinical risk management Appreciation of clinical governance issues EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential MBBS or equivalent medical

qualifications

Full current GMC registration with a Licence to practice in the UK Desirable MRCPCH Trust Values Essential Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.

Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions.

Enables others to take the initiative PERSONAL SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES 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 Professional attitude towards work, reliable, with tidy personal appearance. Desire to continue personal professional development and enhance quality of patient service. Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware.

Desirable Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills Experience of teaching Teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups. OTHER

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post Ability to travel between Hospital sites NHS Experience within Paediatrics 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

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