Job summary This full time post is a LAS post of ST4+ in General/neonatal Paediatrics, 6 month contract. The successful applicant will be on the middle grade rota. The role responsibility is for children on the acute children's wards, neonatal ward and cover for Paediatric Accident & Emergency. Ward based teaching is incorporated within this appointment. There is also active participation in supervised outpatient clinics. Applicants applying must have NHS/ UK Experience. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job Day to day clinical management of children on the two acute children's wards, Dolphin and Lion, including medical aspects of surgical patients and close liaison with doctors involved from other specialties Cover for paediatric problems on the Paediatric Accident & Emergency Unit. Providing cover for all acute paediatric referrals from any source. Supervision and teaching of the ST1-ST3 doctors on the Acute Children's Wards and the Paediatric Day Bed Unit. Out of hours, nights and weekends cover both neonatal and general paediatrics. Triage, assess, and manage CYP admitted to Observation bay. Responsible for discharge and subsequent care planning of CYP from observation bay to their home, acute ward or other medical professionals. General Responsibilities Take part in teaching medical students and physician assistant trainees. Acute on-call rota covering nights and weekends 1in 10 SpR rota. About us The Royal Berkshire Hospital Paediatric Department covers a large child population of around 125,000 and 5800 deliveries. Dingley Specialist Children's Centre provides multidisciplinary community services alongside experienced allied health professionals and specialist nurses. Wecover the West of Berkshire which includes Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire. There are a total of 20 Consultants, 14 in the Acute Hospital setting and 6 Community Based. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-MS1201UCG Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities LAS post of ST4+ in General/neonatal Paediatrics. The successful applicant will be on the middle grade rota. The role responsibility is for children on the acute childrens wards and cover for Paediatric Accident & Emergency, ward based teaching is incorporated within this appointment. There is also active participation in supervised outpatient clinics. Main duties of the job Day to day clinical management of children on the two acute childrens wards, Dolphin and Lion, including medical aspects of surgical patients and close liaison with doctors involved from other specialties Cover for paediatric problems on the Paediatric Accident & Emergency Unit. Providing cover for all acute paediatric referrals from any source. Supervision and teaching of the ST1-ST3 doctors on the Acute Childrens Wards and the Paediatric Day Bed Unit. Out of hours, nights and weekends cover both neonatal and general paediatrics. triage, assess, and manage CYP admitted to Observation bay. Responsible for discharge and subsequent care planning of CYP from observation bay to their home, acute ward or other medical professionals. General Responsibilities Take part in teaching medical students and physician assistant trainees. Acute on-call rota covering nights and weekends 1in 10 SpR rota. Job description Job responsibilities LAS post of ST4+ in General/neonatal Paediatrics. The successful applicant will be on the middle grade rota. The role responsibility is for children on the acute childrens wards and cover for Paediatric Accident & Emergency, ward based teaching is incorporated within this appointment. There is also active participation in supervised outpatient clinics. Main duties of the job Day to day clinical management of children on the two acute childrens wards, Dolphin and Lion, including medical aspects of surgical patients and close liaison with doctors involved from other specialties Cover for paediatric problems on the Paediatric Accident & Emergency Unit. Providing cover for all acute paediatric referrals from any source. Supervision and teaching of the ST1-ST3 doctors on the Acute Childrens Wards and the Paediatric Day Bed Unit. Out of hours, nights and weekends cover both neonatal and general paediatrics. triage, assess, and manage CYP admitted to Observation bay. Responsible for discharge and subsequent care planning of CYP from observation bay to their home, acute ward or other medical professionals. General Responsibilities Take part in teaching medical students and physician assistant trainees. Acute on-call rota covering nights and weekends 1in 10 SpR rota. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the General Medical Council MBBS or equivalent NHS/UK experience Desirable MRCPCH Knowledge & Expertise Essential ST3 experience in Paediatrics Desirable Previous Specialist Registrar experience Specialty Essential Paediatrics Desirable Community Paediatrics Training Desirable APLS NLS Teaching Desirable Previous experience desirable Management and Audit Desirable Previous experience desirable Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the General Medical Council MBBS or equivalent NHS/UK experience Desirable MRCPCH Knowledge & Expertise Essential ST3 experience in Paediatrics Desirable Previous Specialist Registrar experience Specialty Essential Paediatrics Desirable Community Paediatrics Training Desirable APLS NLS Teaching Desirable Previous experience desirable Management and Audit Desirable Previous experience desirable 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. 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. 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, RG1 5AN Reading, United Kingdom