Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics & Neonates
- Grade
- ST3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (Commencing 02/09/2026 - 01/03/2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 412-W&C-8081803
- Employer
- Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leighton Hospital
- Town
- Crewe
- Salary
- £67,325 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
LED Doctor (ST3+ equivalent) in Paediatrics
ST3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic ST3+ to join Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is a fixed term post for 6 months due to a rotational gap commencing on 2nd September 2026 – 1st March 2027. The successful applicant will work in the paediatric department and will participate in the on-call rota.
The Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.
Main duties of the job
This post will be within the middle grade tier working at ST3+ level.
Duties will be across:
- Inpatient paediatrics; assessment and management of acute referrals from A&E and primary care.
- Care of those already inpatient on children’s wards and support and supervision of first on-call trainees.
- Neonatal Unit; on-going care and management of babies on the NNU, in transitional care and the post-natal wards. Support and supervision for first on trainees in these areas. Attendance at high risk deliveries.
- Outpatient clinics alongside consultants
- Safeguarding; assessment and management of children referred for safeguarding assessment under direct supervision of on-call consultant.
- Attendance at monthly peer review meetings.
- Administration; responsibility for e-discharges, Badger summaries, safeguarding reports and outpatient letters.
Working for our organisation
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.
As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details regarding the role please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration & LTP
- Primary medical degree.
Desirable criteria
- MRCPH Part I or Part II.
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least to CMT level with evidence of appropriate practical procedures
- Six months ST3+ NHS experience Up to date NLS and APLS/EPLS.
- Shall have completed at least 4 years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a Specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience or competencies.
Ability
Essential criteria
- Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrates leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Desirable criteria
- Project management experience.
- Change management experience.
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice.
- Must be willing to act as a role model.
- A listening, learning and leading approach.
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
- Evidence of recent professional development.
Desirable criteria
- MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LED ST3 PAEDIATRICS PERSON SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Qualifications Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise. Primary medical degree. MRCPH Part I or Part II. Experience At least to CMT level with evidence of appropriate practical procedures. Six months ST3+ NHS experience Up to date NLS and APLS/EPLS. Shall have completed at least 4 years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a Specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience or competencies. Ability Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Good presentation skills. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates team building skills. Evidence of clinical presentation. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Project management experience. Change management experience. Audit and Research Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice. Participation in audit and research.
Teaching and Education
Essential criteria
- Must be willing to act as a role model.
- A listening, learning and leading approach.
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
- Evidence of recent professional development.
Other
Essential criteria
- Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role.
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jack Gillard
- Job title
- Service Manager Acute & Community Paediatrics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01270 612186
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