Speciality Doctor - Paediatrics | Healthcare NHS Trust

We are seeking to appoint a full‑time Specialty Doctor to work in the department of Paediatrics in the middle grade rota to commence as soon as possible. The appointable candidate will be working 10 programmed activities per week basic with additional programmed activities for on‑call commitment.

It’s an excellent opportunity for career progression, whether you want to build up your portfolio and apply for paediatrics training or choose to progress through the CESR route. We have a well‑established CESR pathway and a great reputation in the region, supporting non‑trainee doctors to progress through either route.

If you require further information or want a pre‑visit, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Saleem ().

• Attending Induction Course which includes awareness training of NHS Structure and Local Trust
• Becoming acquainted with management protocols/guidelines for Paediatrics and helping update them
• Undertaking ward rounds in conjunction with a Consultant
• Assessing and managing patients in different settings (e.g., ED, PAU, delivery suite, neonates, postnates)
• Attending clinics with a Consultant
• Attending the APLS/NLS course if not already trained
• Assisting and leading in neonatal/pediatrics resuscitation
• Supervising the clinical work of junior Paediatric doctors
• Ensuring delivery of a quality Paediatric service
• Ensuring children are fit for discharge
• Undertaking appropriate IT training
• Participation in clinical audit
• Attending mandatory training
• Working with colleagues from non‑medical professions
• Multi‑disciplinary assessment of children’s health needs
• The balance and interaction of psycho‑social and medical factors affecting children’s health
• Awareness of the public health aspects of children’s health
• Gaining confidence in teaching/training of medical/nursing staff
• Improving knowledge of management issues

Post holder will be contributing to the middle grade rota across the Paediatric Admissions Assessment Unit, Paediatric Wards, Level 2 Neonatal Unit and Paediatric Outpatient Department, as well as attending the delivery suite and postnatal wards when required.

Walsall Manor Paediatrics department is a very supportive department. When appointed you will be allocated a consultant to support your professional development. The department has an excellent reputation for training, was rated by the GMC as in the top quartile for teaching in the country, and has a resident consultant model with consultants present on the shop floor 70% of the time.

We are a friendly, cohesive team with regular formal and informal meetings, an open‑door policy for ad‑hoc conversations and advice, and all consultants have sub‑specialty interests. As a combined community and acute hospital, we have close liaison with community paediatrics, offering another opportunity for comprehensive training.

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• Previous NHS Paediatric experience
• A minimum of 4 years full‑time postgraduate training and experience (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least two years will be in Paediatrics as SHO/ST1‑2 or Registrar level
• Ability to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications to undertake middle grade duties including 2nd on‑call duties
• Two years training in Paediatrics to include Neonatal experience
• Ability to undertake full range of Paediatric practical procedures and conventional and patient‑triggered ventilation (e.g. IV cannulation, UVC, UVA, long lines)
• Recent MRCPCH Part 1 or equivalent by examination

This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026.