Trust Grade Doctor in Paediatrics & Neonates ST3+ or Equivalent Level

Working Full time: 40 hours per week

An exciting opportunity for a tier 2 ST3+ doctor to work within our established department has arisen. This is an ideal post for the successful applicant to further develop their paediatric skills. Our busy department offers an excellent standard of training.

Applicants must be competent at the level of ST3 equivalent or above. Candidates must have a minimum 18 months on-call experience within paediatrics including neonates. APLS & NLS (or equivalent) certificates are essential. MRCPCH Parts 1 A&B are highly desirable.

The post-holder will have responsibility for providing service at Tier 2 level and will be responsible for supervising the Tier 1 Specialty and Foundation Trainees and their daily management of patients on the wards. The post offers comprehensive training in all aspects of hospital paediatrics including outpatient and neonatal care.

The successful candidate would be expected to work a rota inclusive of Long days (0830-2100), Standard Days (0830-1630) and Nights (2030-0900). A degree of flexibility in these shifts would be welcomed to cover trainee rota vacancies. There may also be occasions where the doctor is allocated to cover an outpatient clinic list with consultant supervision.

The Trust’s services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.

Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.

Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Victoria Guratsky Job title: Consultant Paediatrican Email address: victoria.guratsky@nhs.net Telephone number: 01244 365000