Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 275-0326SDP
- Employer
- Medway NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Medway Maritime Hospital
- Town
- Gillingham, Kent
- Salary
- £61,542 - £99,216 Per Annum/Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/05/2026
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics with Interest in Haematology&Oncology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics with Special Interest in Haematology and Oncology
Division: Women, Children and Young People
Salary: £61,542 - £99,216 Per Annum/Pro Rata
Contract Type: Permanent
We are recruiting for a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics with Special Interest in Haematology and Oncology who share our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and have the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
This post if for Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics with Special Interest in Haematology and Oncology - Full time 10PAs a Week.
A normal working week would include 3 days (Monday - Wednesday) in General Paediatrics and 2 days (Thursday - Friday) in Haematology and Oncology. As you gain experience, you will be overseeing the care of Haematology and Oncology patients that present to Acute Paediatric Ward in the week. You will be working closely with Dr Ben-Ramadan, Consultant Paediatrician and the rest of the MDT.
You have the opportunity to participate in the oncall rota for General Paediatrics to gain up to 2PAs.
Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years experience in General Paediatrics.
Working for our organisation
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust’s and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board’s policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To participate in paediatric haematology and oncology clinics, work closely with multidisciplinary team and assist with assessment before chemotherapy and other administrative work to run a smooth service.
2. To provide acute general paediatric cover to in-patient and out-patient services (without need for neonatal service cover.)
3. By arrangement to cover colleagues during periods of annual and study leave.
4. Administrative duties specific to the role associated with the care of the patients and the running of the clinical department (including discharge paperwork.)
5. Participate actively in quality improvement activity/ clinical audit and implement its results.
6. The post-holder will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in emergency and unforeseen circumstances as are essential for continuity of patient care.
7. Abiding by the clinical and corporation governance policies of the Trust.
Please check the Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Medical Degree (MBBS or Equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training, at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty, or have equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
- MRCPCH or alternative foreign degree
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of NHS processes.
- Awareness of current Governance and Management processes; in particular understanding of safety reporting, investigations, quality improvement methodology and implementation.
- Awareness of morbidity and mortality issues; our department has twice monthly review meetings to maintain excellent clinical standards, provide team support and feedback, and to fulfil both local and national reporting mechanisms.
Experience & Skills
Essential criteria
- 4 Years of Experience in General Paediatrics
- BLS Certification
- APLS/ EPALS Certification - can be obtained within 2 months of being in post.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Janette Cansick
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
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