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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

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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

No smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverDisability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeStep into health

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

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Janette Cansick
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
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