Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5) Contract 12 months (Fixed Term for 12 months) Hours Full time - 44 hours per week (Working as part of a 1 in 8 rota that includes, Nights and weekends) Job ref 388-7340309-CW
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Town Torquay Salary Salary dependant on Grade and Experience Closing 29/08/2025 23:59
LED / TRust Grade (ST3-ST8) in Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)
Job overview
This post is for one year commencing from 03/09/25 until 02/09/26.
Our Paediatric team comprises of both Acute and Community Paediatrics, however the focus of the LED job would predominantly be supporting the “Tier 2” or “Middle grade” rota on the acute side of our department. We have 24 inpatient paediatric beds, including a Level 1 High Dependency Unit, and a 10 cot Special Care Unit for neonates.
These are the perfect jobs for applicants looking gain more experience in General Paediatric training, and for those looking for some gain experience with babies, children and young people to aid personal and career development. There are opportunities to undertake a diverse range of clinical work and these posts will be invaluable for those looking to gain more paediatric experience prior to applying for national training posts in paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
- Review, management and “senior decision making” for acute paediatric admissions to the Short Stay Paediatric Assessment Unit and Louisa Cary children’s ward.
- Review, management and “senior decision making” for patients in the Emergency Department and ED Resus who have been referred to paediatric by GP or ED.
- Taking referrals over the phone and offering advice, guidance and signposting to GPs and Emergency Physicians regarding paediatric patients.
- Review, management and “senior decision making” for neonates born in Torbay, including supporting Tier 1 staff to attend deliveries, admit patients to SCU and oversee/support the day to day activity on SCU ward.
- Undertake supervised general paediatric and rapid access clinics, and complete dictations and patient correspondence in a timely manner.
- Holding the emergency “crash” bleep for acute paediatric and neonatal emergencies and undertaking initial stages of resuscitation of newborns, babies and children whilst awaiting consultant support.
- Management of a team of Tier 1 doctors to undertake the day-to-day workload and administration on SSPAU, SCBU and Louisa Cary children’s ward.
- Ensure that Tier 1 staff undertake timely and accurate completion of discharge summaries, neonatal “Badger” summaries, Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) and communications with primary and tertiary care paediatric specialities.
- Teaching and training of Tier 1 and junior staff.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description that is attached to the Vacancy for more information. Alternately you can email us on tsdft.childhealth@nhs.net
Person specification
12 Months NHS Experience
* 12 Months NHS Experience
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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