Trust Registrar in Paediatrics

Job summary
We seek to appoint applicants who are interested in the diversity of clinical opportunities that are available to those working within a District General Hospital. The aim of the dynamic and constantly developing team is to adapt a vision for a modern paediatric department where holistic approach and close collaboration with both primary and tertiary healthcare services is a paramount in the care for the children and their families. The trust advocates its values of kindness, respect, ambition and collaboration which are strongly promoted within the Paediatric Department.

Currently, NCIC provides paediatric assessment and inpatient services at both CIC and WCH, with 38 beds across the two sites (24 general and acute beds at CIC and 14 beds at WCH). CIC operates as 16 inpatient beds and eight assessment beds from 08.00 to 20.00 hours and 18 beds overnight. Paediatric patients with acute surgical problems are being admitted at CIC.

The 14 beds in WCH operate as seven inpatient beds and seven assessment beds from 08.00 to 21.00 hours; they function as a 14-bed area overnight. Elective surgery in children is performed on both sites.We are currently in the process of phasing changes to the way we deliver the short stay Paediatric Assessment Units across both sites with a plan to move to a more extended SSPAU hours with the support of experienced and newly qualified nurse practitioners. The SSPAU isbeing developed and supported by close collaboration with A&E department.

Main duties of the job
Consultants, Registrars, Junior Trainees and Nurse Practitioners all provide direct clinical care for children referred to hospital. For Middle Grade this involves resident shifts incl. weekends. Access to immediate Consultant advice and support is available 24 hrs a day 7 days a week.

General Responsibilities include:

• The assessment and management of acute paediatric patients presenting to the unit forassessment and/or admission.
• The provision of experienced paediatric support to the emergency department andresuscitation area, when required. This includes attendance to the resuscitation bay.
• The provision of advanced neonatal resuscitation cover to the the Consultant-led labour wardand postnatal unit.
• Middle grade paediatric cover of a level 1 SCBU, Transitional Care and Postnatal ward.
• Superision of Junior Staff and PNPs
• Supporting junior doctors to maintain high standards of communication by attendinghandover and supporting discharge process
• General Paediatric outpatient clinics
• Participation in teaching of Junior doctors, nursing staff and medical students

About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our ive key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to to support sustainability.

Details
Date posted 08 September 2026
Pay scheme Hospital medical and and dental staff
Grade Doctor - other
Salary £55,355 a year
per per annum
Contract Fixed term
Duration 12 months
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 262-A-26-8097406-A
Job locations West Cumberland Hospital
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be be met by applicants.

CCERTIFICATE OF SPONSORHIP
Please note, due to to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discountsr> Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Workr> Excellent opportunities for developmentr> Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
r> Subject to eligibility

Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• EPLS or APLS/NLS or other accredited life support course.
• Full GMC registration and a licence to practice

Desirable

• MRCPCH part 2
• MRCPCH Part 1 or equivalent
• Level 2 Child Protection

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 2 years paediatric experience
• Clinical knowledge in a relevant specialty
• Practical experience in resuscitation and stabilisation of premature babies
• Minimum 3 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English

Desirable

• 1 year in a multidisciplinary environment equivalent to UK paediatric experience, and achieved all the competencies of an ST2-3 doctor
• Broad general paediatric and neonatal experience.
• Experience in child protection
• GCP training.
• 1 year NHS experience

Professional Development
Essential

• Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development
• Demonstrate evidence of career development (examples include qualifications/prizes/research projects/attendance of meetings/courses)
• Demonstrates an interest in the specialty required for the job

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
• Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
• Evidence of active participation of audit

Desirable

• Experience in research

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Knows own professional/clinical limitations
• Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
• Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others perspective
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt
• Professional integrity and respect for others: demonstrates a non-judgemental approach
• Displays honesty, integrity and awareness of confidentiality

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).