Paediatric Speciality Doctor
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Paediatric Speciality Doctor to work at a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art, modern hospital – the Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. The hospital opened fully in September 2011 and offers all the facilities and services of a large District General Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
* Cover the neonatal unit, delivery suite, postnatal ward, paediatric ward and paediatric assessment units on the 12‑hour rota.
* Attend outpatient clinics and community paediatric clinics.
* Work within the 114‑week rota cycle, including two weeks of night shifts (8:30 pm to 9:30 am) split into two spells, Monday to Thursday and Friday to Sunday.
* Provide prospective cover for annual and study leave for the other doctors on the junior doctor rota, with leave not taken during nights or weekends.
* Supervise junior doctors and contribute to departmental clinical governance and audit activity.
Working Pattern
The post is whole‑time. A normal day is from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with some late shifts (up to 9 pm) at Tunbridge Wells Hospital and the assessment unit at Maidstone. There are 2–10 Paediatric A & E shifts.
Location
Primarily based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, with some daytime duties at Maidstone.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
* Blue Light card eligibility
* Additional benefits detailed in the benefits documents below
We recommend applying promptly, as the application process may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
To discuss the role further or for additional information, please contact the Recruiting Manager.
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