Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatrics

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Job summary

This post is for a Trust Doctor to help cover gaps in the middle grade staffing due to a shortfall in registrar numbers. This is a full time post with resident on-call. Neonatal cover is provided separately. The job will include working on the Childrens Assessment Unit, participating in ward rounds and providing cover for the in-patient wards. Supervision of more junior colleagues will be expected. There is no regular out-patient commitment in this post. The Consultants provide a consultant of the week service so close team working with both junior and senior colleagues will be required.

Main duties of the job

1. Supervise, monitor and assist the Foundation Doctors in the day-to-day management of in-patients in posts with an attached.

2. Liaise between nurses, F1 and F2 Doctors (if appliable), patients, relatives and senior medical staff.

3. Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled

4. Take part in rostered out of normal hours emergency work when orientation complete and competence assessed.

5. Complete discharge summaries and communicate with GPs and other clinical colleagues as required.

6. Study for higher examination and maintain continued professional development.

7. Attend educational and multidisciplinary sessions.

8. Undertake audit at various times throughout the rotations.

9. Teach medical students

10. Attend induction in each hospital or new department

11. Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave

12. Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust.

13. Deliver excellent levels of customer service to all patients/visitors and staff at the Trust.

14. Develop effective ways of working and create strong partnerships and relationships with all stakeholders to support the implementation of the Governments policies on Health.

15. Proactively, meaningfully and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in everyday practice, decision making and interactions with patients and colleagues.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1227A

Job locations

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • PLAB if applicable
  • MRCPCH Part 1a and Part 1b or equivalent
  • Full MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 24 months experience at SHO (ST 1-3) or equivalent in Paediatrics/Paediatric Sub-Specialties
  • Previous experience on a Middle Grade rota or equivalent in paediatrics the UK
  • APLS provider (or equivalent)

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Accepts responsibility and is competent the initial management of the spectrum of paediatric emergencies.
  • Competent in practical skills required to function as a middle grade paediatrician
  • Knows own limitations

Desirable

  • Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge.
  • Understands principles of clinical governance and medical audit.
  • Understanding and implementation of evidence based practice.
  • Evidence of involvement in audit.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • PLAB if applicable
  • MRCPCH Part 1a and Part 1b or equivalent
  • Full MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 24 months experience at SHO (ST 1-3) or equivalent in Paediatrics/Paediatric Sub-Specialties
  • Previous experience on a Middle Grade rota or equivalent in paediatrics the UK
  • APLS provider (or equivalent)

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Accepts responsibility and is competent the initial management of the spectrum of paediatric emergencies.
  • Competent in practical skills required to function as a middle grade paediatrician
  • Knows own limitations

Desirable

  • Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge.
  • Understands principles of clinical governance and medical audit.
  • Understanding and implementation of evidence based practice.
  • Evidence of involvement in audit.

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Seb Austin

Sebastien.Austin@porthosp.nhs.uk

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1227A

Job locations

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


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