Job summary
This post is for a Trust Doctor Registrar
(ST4+) 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.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will
participate in a 6 person shift rota for general paediatrics. There is a resident SHO and an on call consultant
who does some resident working hours and the rest of on call from home. The
department has responsibility for all children admitted to the Trust, and thus
when working the general paediatricians may be required to see children in
Paediatric ED, on the childrens surgical ward, or on ITU. Occasional Child
Protection work may arise out of hours, and the post holder will be expected to
follow local guidelines.
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will participate in the on-call rota for
general paediatrics. There is a resident
SHO and a consultant who does some resident working hours and the rest on call
from home. The department has responsibility for all children admitted to the
Trust, and thus when on-call the general paediatricians may be required to see
children in Paediatric ED, on the childrens surgical ward, or on ITU.
Occasional Child Protection work may arise out of hours, and the post holder
will be expected to follow local guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will participate in the on-call rota for
general paediatrics. There is a resident
SHO and a consultant who does some resident working hours and the rest on call
from home. The department has responsibility for all children admitted to the
Trust, and thus when on-call the general paediatricians may be required to see
children in Paediatric ED, on the childrens surgical ward, or on ITU.
Occasional Child Protection work may arise out of hours, and the post holder
will be expected to follow local guidelines.
Person Specification
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).
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and licence to practice with GMC.
- MB BS or equivalent.
- PLAB if applicable.
- MRCPCH Part 1a and Part 1b or equivalent.
Desirable
- Full MRCPCH or equivalent.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge.
- Understands principles of clinical governance and medical audit.
- Understanding and implementation of evidence based practice.
- 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.
- Willing to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate.
- Good oral and written presentation skills.
- Able to communicate with parents and children effectively and sympathetically.
- Able to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Supportive to juniors.
- Understands and values roles of other health professionals.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit.
Person Specification
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).
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and licence to practice with GMC.
- MB BS or equivalent.
- PLAB if applicable.
- MRCPCH Part 1a and Part 1b or equivalent.
Desirable
- Full MRCPCH or equivalent.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge.
- Understands principles of clinical governance and medical audit.
- Understanding and implementation of evidence based practice.
- 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.
- Willing to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate.
- Good oral and written presentation skills.
- Able to communicate with parents and children effectively and sympathetically.
- Able to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Supportive to juniors.
- Understands and values roles of other health professionals.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- 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.
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.
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).
