Croydon Health Services
About the Role:
Applications are invited for a full-time Trust Grade Specialty Doctor (ST1/2 equivalent) position in Neonatal Paediatrics at Croydon University Hospital, commencing 02.03.2025. This 6-month fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Trust grade specialty in neonates, covering Level 2 Neonatal unit, Labour ward, and postnatal wards.
- Attend outpatient neonatal, general paediatric, and specialist clinics.
- Participate in full shift system (1 in 7) on-call rota, adhering to junior doctor’s hours regulations.
- Gain experience in follow-up at outpatient clinics under supervision.
- Gain experience in neonatology, including emergency cover for high-risk deliveries.
- Perform routine baby checks.
- Gain exposure to neonatal intensive care.
- Participate in at least one high-quality audit project.
- Enhance understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and child protection.
Skills and Expertise:
- MBBS or equivalent qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience in paediatrics preferred.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of risk management and child protection procedures.
Why Join Us:
Croydon University Hospital is a large District General Hospital, with a strong reputation for training. The Department has excellent teaching opportunities, and good support from 15 Consultants; 14 ST3+ and 16 ST1/2 equivalents and 2 F1/F2, along with a well-developed Childrens Hospital at Home Team service. The hospital has a delivery rate of 4,000 per year and is a sub-regional Centre for Neonatal Intensive Care, with close links to the tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Georges Hospital.