Paediatrician

POSITION OVERVIEW

The paediatrician will provide expert medical management for children undergoing tertiary orthopaedic and plastic/burn reconstructions. In this role, you will help develop and deliver comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, with a focus on evaluating and managing high-risk, syndromic, and acutely unwell patients. You will work closely with surgical and anaesthesia teams to optimise patient outcomes throughout the perioperative pathway.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Clinical and Perioperative Care

• Conduct regular inpatient ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and pre-operative evaluations for surgical patients, routine assessments for children under 5 years of age and those with syndromic conditions.

• Provide outpatient care for specific medical referrals, including children with cerebral palsy (preferably within a Multidisciplinary Team clinic) and those under 5 presenting with bowed legs.

• Lead the evaluation and management of acutely unwell surgical inpatients, reviewing all high-dependency (HDU) and major post-operative cases.

• Serve as the primary medical escalation point for junior medical staff, managing complex non-surgical issues such as post-operative infections, fluid/metabolic imbalances, and complex analgesia.

Service Development and Interdisciplinary Leadership

• Drive combined medical-surgical programs, including Cleft Lip/Palate care, Osteogenesis Imperfecta/Zoledronic Acid infusion clinics, and the Resuscitation (PALS) team.

• Partner with Pharmacy, the Drugs & Therapeutics Committee, and the Quality, Patient Safety (QPS) manager to refine clinical guidelines and enhance patient safety.

Governance, Quality and Education

• Lead clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, including active participation in Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) reviews and the development of evidence-based medical protocols.

• Educate and mentor junior medical staff, clinical fellows, and nursing personnel on the medical management of paediatric surgical patients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Medical degree
2. Successful completion of a residency and fellowship in pediatrics
3. Specialist Certification: MRCPCH (UK), MMed Paeds, FCPaed / equivalent board certification.
4. A current and unrestricted medical license to practice paediatrics (included on the Specialist Register)
5. Two (2) years experience in a hospital setup.
6. ACLS, BLS & PALS certified (these can be updated in the hospital).