Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic resident doctor who has an interest in Paediatrics and wants experience before committing to a full training programme.
The successful candidate will join the existing team in a modern hospital with a well equipped children's department and Local Neonatal Unit (level 2).
While this post does not carry formal training recognition, it does provide an opportunity to care for a tremendously varied group of patients in a large paediatric department in a busy District General Hospital. This post holder would join a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, and resident doctors.
The responsibilities will include a combination of Registrar level night duties alongside day shifts, and an opportunity to develop outpatient skills.
There will be opportunity for teaching, and a focus on supporting the middle grade trainees would be expected.
You will be assigned a clinical supervisor who will oversee your continued professional development. Applications from doctors who would like to work part time will be considered.
Main duties of the job
o Provide care of acute patients under the guidance of the senior staff
o Be encouraged to participate in audits
o Perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with their colleagues both senior and junior.
o Comply with Infection prevention and control procedures which is the responsibility of everyone. Employees are required to strictly adhere to the infection control policy
This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.
About us
Our three core values, supported by the behaviours that underpin them, shape everything we do. They define the standards we expect from our staff in how they care for patients, support visitors and service users, and work with one another.
This is an exciting time to develop your career at Frimley Health, one of the country's largest and most respected Trusts. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has a strong reputation and a proud history of delivering high-quality care.
We remain committed to improving health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire. Significant investment continues across our sites, including a £10m upgrade to the maternity unit, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and the opening of a new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital. Further expansion in diagnostics and inpatient capacity is underway at Frimley Park, and we have recently secured approval to build a new hospital as part of the national New Hospitals Programme, due for completion by 2030.
Significant investment into our Quality Improvement and Digital Programmes has been made to support our vision and will help to ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality of healthcare to our patients.
Our EPR - Epic - went live in June 2022 and we are beginning to reap the benefits of this investment.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
151-WPHSCF-27
Job locations
Wexham Park Hospital
Slough
SL2 4HL
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an enthusiastic resident doctor who has an interest in Paediatrics and wants experience before committing to a full training programme.
The successful candidate will join the existing team in a modern hospital with a well equipped childrens department and Local Neonatal Unit (level 2).
While this post does not carry formal training recognition, it does provide an opportunity to care for a tremendously varied group of patients in a large paediatric department in a busy District General Hospital. This post holder would join a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, and resident doctors.
The responsibilities will include a combination of Registrar level night duties alongside day shifts, and an opportunity to develop outpatient skills.
There will be opportunity for teaching, and a focus on supporting the middle grade trainees would be expected.
You will be assigned a clinical supervisor who will oversee your continued professional development. Applications from doctors who would like to work part time will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an enthusiastic resident doctor who has an interest in Paediatrics and wants experience before committing to a full training programme.
The successful candidate will join the existing team in a modern hospital with a well equipped childrens department and Local Neonatal Unit (level 2).
While this post does not carry formal training recognition, it does provide an opportunity to care for a tremendously varied group of patients in a large paediatric department in a busy District General Hospital. This post holder would join a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, and resident doctors.
The responsibilities will include a combination of Registrar level night duties alongside day shifts, and an opportunity to develop outpatient skills.
There will be opportunity for teaching, and a focus on supporting the middle grade trainees would be expected.
You will be assigned a clinical supervisor who will oversee your continued professional development. Applications from doctors who would like to work part time will be considered.
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
* Primary medical degree
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* Full GMC registration
* NLS and APLS
Desirable
* NLS / APLS Instructor status
Experience
Essential
* Satisfactory completion of core paediatric training (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post
* Experience in Neonates to be able to cover a level 2 neonatal unit
* Able to prioritise clinical need
* Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
* Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
* Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
* Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
* Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable
* Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
* Computer literate
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Able to perform core clinical and technical skills in paediatric care to the standard expected of a Tier 2 (registrar-level) practitioner.
* Participation in training and supervision of junior medical staff / medical students.
* Adaptability
* Leadership
* Management
* Organisation skills
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively within the multi-disciplinary team
* Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
* Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
* Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
* Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
* Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
* Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
* Primary medical degree
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* Full GMC registration
* NLS and APLS
Desirable
* NLS / APLS Instructor status
Experience
Essential
* Satisfactory completion of core paediatric training (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post
* Experience in Neonates to be able to cover a level 2 neonatal unit
* Able to prioritise clinical need
* Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
* Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
* Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
* Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
* Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable
* Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
* Computer literate
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Able to perform core clinical and technical skills in paediatric care to the standard expected of a Tier 2 (registrar-level) practitioner.
* Participation in training and supervision of junior medical staff / medical students.
* Adaptability
* Leadership
* Management
* Organisation skills
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively within the multi-disciplinary team
* Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
* Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
* Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
* Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
* Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
* Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Slough
SL2 4HL
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Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Slough
SL2 4HL
Employer's website
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