Post-CCT Fellow in Paediatric Neurorehabilitation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Casework

The timetable and job planning will be carried out with the Medical Director, bearing in mind the requirements of the organisation. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post-holder and Medical Director, three months after commencing the post, and reviewed at least annually thereafter, as part of the appraisal process.

Responsibilities may include:

Contributing to the admission of all new patients for neurorehabilitation and providing regular medical support in consultation with the childs consultant.

Day to day supervision of the children, attending regular unit meetings, arranging investigations, writing admission and discharge summaries.

Managing clinical cases with the support, and under the direction, of the consultant.

Medical ward rounds, phlebotomy, tracheostomy and gastrostomy button changes, drug charts and reports.

Attending and contributing to specialist clinics neuropsychiatry, epilepsy, orthopaedic, spinal, respiratory, audiology, ophthalmology, dental, palliative care, and splint/brace.

Management of tone including ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections with support and under the direction of the consultant.

Devising emergency protocols.

Serve as a Member of the Emergency Response Team.

Medical Team

Support and participate at the weekly medical team meetings.

Participate in arrangements, as required by the Medical Director, e.g. timely submission of annual leave requests, study leave, etc.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings, teaching sessions and journal clubs.

Participate in service development, e.g. development of policies and protocols, digitalisation of services, e.g. medical records.

Research, Audit & Clinical Governance

To participate fully in the investigation of complaints, clinical incidents and near misses in line with The Childrens Trusts policies, using IRAR (online incident reporting system).

To work within the operational policies, procedures and protocols relating to The Childrens Trust.

To actively participate in annual appraisal, supervision, and the job plan review process.

To maintain clinical CPD activity and participate in the Revalidation process.

To participate in clinical governance activities.

Interest in research activity will be encouraged, and protected time allocated for participation if required.

Education and Training

To provide guidance and support to immediate medical and multi-disciplinary team colleagues, and the wider service where appropriate.

To participate in orientation and induction for new medical staff as appropriate.

Represent the Medical Team and participate in organisation-wide activity as appropriate.

Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.

Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times.

Professionalism

Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.

Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times.

Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times.

Takes action and raises concerns.

Health and Safey

Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.

Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.

Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.

Promotes the health and safety of others.

Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed.

Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.

Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.

Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.

Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.

Remains organised and focused when under pressure.

Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.

Motivates self and other.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Paediatrics
• Previous experience in Neurodisability/Neurology

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS / Equivalent
• GMC Registration
• License to Practice

Desirable

• Postgraduate Qualification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems under supervision.
• Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit & potential to contribute to quality improvement projects (QIP).
• Evidence of active participation in clinical audits & QIP.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Children's Trust

Address

The Childrens Trust

Tadworth Court

Tadworth

Surrey

KT20 5RU

Employer's website

https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)