Resident Doctor – Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location: London, The Portland Hospital for Women and Children (HCA Healthcare UK)
Contract Type: Permanent / Bank (Internal Locum)
Hours: Part-time (1–2 x 12-hour shifts per week)
Salary: Highly Competitive

Overview

Join a prestigious team at The Portland Hospital, London’s leading independent hospital dedicated to women and children, as a Resident Doctor in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This role offers the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge clinical environment, delivering life-saving care to critically ill children, from neonates to 18-year-olds.

With a highly supportive team culture and exposure to advanced medical technology, you’ll enhance your professional development while contributing to outstanding patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ward rounds and assist in patient management within the 9-bed PICU and 5-bed HDU.

• Act as a core member of the Paediatric Emergency Response Team, managing emergencies including airway management, intubation, and chest drains.

• Collaborate closely with PICU Surgical and Medical Consultant teams to ensure the highest standards of care.

• Oversee pre- and post-operative care alongside Cardiac Surgical teams.

• Participate in audits, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain clinical excellence.

Essential Criteria

• GMC registration and completion of Foundation training.

• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience in Paediatrics, including PICU exposure.

• ALS certification and demonstrated competency in managing complex paediatric ICU cases, including emergencies.

• Strong commitment to patient-centred care and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Perks and Benefits

• Annual Leave: 264 hours for full-time contracts (pro-rata for part-time), including bank holidays, with buy/sell options.

• Private Healthcare Insurance and private pension contributions.

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.

• Group Life Assurance and critical illness cover.

• Enhanced pay for Maternity and Paternity leave.

• Staff discounts across hospital facilities and 800+ retailers.

• Wellbeing support via thrive 365, onsite mental health first aiders, and up to 6 counselling sessions per year.

• Paid professional indemnity cover.

About the Role Setting

This position is hospital-based, within a high-acuity Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). It involves critical care, emergency interventions, pre- and post-operative management, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, providing hands-on, acute paediatric care in a specialised environment.

Living and Working in London

London offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, and leisure. From world-class theatres, museums, and restaurants to expansive parks and excellent transport links, London combines professional opportunity with a high-quality lifestyle. Working at The Portland Hospital gives you the chance to thrive professionally while enjoying all that the city has to offer.

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Apply today to join The Portland Hospital as a Resident Doctor PICU and contribute to world-class paediatric care in one of London’s leading independent hospitals.