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Speciality Doctor in Paediatrics and Neonates

Due to significant investment applications are invited for the role of Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics and Neonatology.

This expansion is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team delivering excellent general and neonatal care in a beautiful area of the country. With our expanding team, our appetite for the continuing evolution of our services and the new Women and Children's hospital due within 5 years, this is an exciting time to join us.

The successful applicants will not only become part of our close-knit and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team but will also balance the great work-life with all the unique benefits of the diverse, coastal lifestyle Cornwall has to offer.

Main duties of the job

• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Department.
• Assessment and management of patients on Paediatrics Assessment Unit and day care unit.
• To share responsibilities of in-patient care including ward rounds.
• Fulfill duties of weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.
• Attend multidisciplinary ward meetings.
• Participation in Departmental Education and Training sessions.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle, and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and education. It is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE : To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

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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.

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