Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Paediatric Critical Care | Barts Health NHS Trust


Company:	Barts Health NHS Trust
Salary:	£51,931 - £69,976 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E1 1FR
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

Middle Grade Doctor — Paediatric Critical Care Unit (6-Month Fixed Term)

We are pleased to invite applications for a 6-month post within our busy and highly regarded Paediatric Critical Care Unit, starting upon availability)

This role is ideal for motivated middle grade doctors who have completed their membership exams or equivalent (MRCPCH, Primary FRCA, or EPIC Diploma).

You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care across a 10-bedded PICU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participation in morning ward rounds and evening handover rounds

• Day-to-day care of patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including CPAP (EME and hood), BiPAP, and mechanical ventilation (HFOV and nitric oxide)

• Assessment of children in A&E and on paediatric wards prior to transfer to PICU

• Effective liaison with the wider multi-professional team and external agencies

• PICANET data entry and completion of discharge summaries

This post offers an excellent opportunity to consolidate your critical care skills, gain valuable experience in advanced respiratory support, and work within a friendly, experienced team

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Essential Requirements:

MRCPCH, Primary FRCA, or EPIC Diploma (or equivalent)

Previous paediatric experience at middle grade level

Commitment to delivering high standards of care

The full job description and person specification outline all key details of the role.

Don’t Delay — Apply Today!

Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so early submission is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026

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