Job summaryThe Resident Doctor Peer Lead is responsible, alongside the Board Lead, for championing and overseeing initiatives that improve the working lives and wellbeing of Resident Doctors.
The role ensures Resident Doctors' voices are heard at the highest level and that the organisation maintains strong, transparent, and accountable systems to support them throughout their training.
The RDPL will help drive local change to support trainee welfare, equity, and professional development.
Main duties of the job1. Implementation of Resident Doctor Welfare Initiatives- Facilitate Trust-level initiatives to deliver on the NHS England 10-Point Plan for Resident Doctor wellbeing.
- Provide expert advice and feedback to operational colleagues on monitoring and reporting progress to the Trust Board and Resident Doctors.
- Prepare reports for the Board, Trust committees, and external bodies as required.
- Ensure alignment with national and regional NHS England guidance and timelines.
- Advocate for protected time and space for self-directed learning, portfolio work, and rest.
- Support the development/enhancement of rest areas, on-call facilities, access to hot meals/snacks, and adequate locker space.
- Promote and encourage the use of Exception Reporting systems.
2. Peer Representation & Advocacy- Act as the representative voice of Resident Doctors, advocating their perspectives at Trust Board and senior management meetings.
- Escalate systemic issues raised by peers to senior leadership and educational governance processes, collaborating to find pragmatic solutions.
- Proactively solicit feedback from Resident Doctors across departments and rotations, ensuring diverse and equitable representation.
- Serve as a point of contact for queries, concerns, or suggestions from Resident Doctors.
- Develop and embed mechanisms for ongoing listening (surveys, forums, focus groups).
- Participate in local Trust meetings established to deliver and monitor progress against the 10-point programme.
About usDBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: Extensive range of learning opportunities, NHS Pension Scheme, Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions, Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme, Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
DetailsDate posted: 01 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 to £76,582 a year
Salary will be paid at current grade
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 272-8250377
Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Resident Doctor in training, post-foundation level
Desirable- Experience in leadership roles (e.g., leadership fellow, chief registrar)
ExperienceEssential- Satisfactory progression in training
Desirable- Previous involvement in wellbeing or advocacy initiatives
Skills & AbilitiesEssential- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to represent peers and escalate issues appropriately
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Organisational and time management skills
Desirable- Experience in report writing and presenting to senior leadership
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of the challenges facing Resident Doctors
Desirable- Familiarity with NHS England's 10-Point Plan
Personal AttributesEssential- Interest in leadership and/or wellbeing
- Approachable and supportive
- Committed to equity and professional development
Desirable- Evidence of driving change or quality improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Medical Director
Dr Joseph John
joseph.john@nhs.net
01302642739
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). 