Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic junior doctor who has an interest in Paediatrics, for a period of 12 months with the possible option to extend based on training needs. The successful candidate will join the existing team of 17 Consultants, 4 Specialist Doctors and 9 middle grade Specialty Trainees working in a modern hospital with a well-equipped children's department and Local Neonatal Unit (level 2).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Provide care of acute patients under the guidance of the senior staff
- Be encouraged to participate in audits
- Perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with their colleagues both senior and junior.
Comply with Infection prevention and control procedures which is the responsibility of everyone. Employees are required to strictly adhere to the infection control policy.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
We brought together Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to create Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust on 1 October 2014.
Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide care of acute patients under the guidance of the senior staff and will include assisting the Consultants at outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
- Be expected to provide teaching to nursing staff and undergraduate students.
- Be expected to participate in audits and research as arranged by the firms.
- Perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with their colleagues both senior and junior.
- Duties are a shift system and currently are modular i.e., one week attached to SCBU, one week to daytime emergencies, one week to community Paediatrics, etc. Average hours will be 48, currently being paid at salary plus Work Schedule allowances.
For full roles and responsibilities please see the attached Job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide care of acute patients under the guidance of the senior staff and will include assisting the Consultants at outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
- Be expected to provide teaching to nursing staff and undergraduate students.
- Be expected to participate in audits and research as arranged by the firms.
- Perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with their colleagues both senior and junior.
- Duties are a shift system and currently are modular i.e., one week attached to SCBU, one week to daytime emergencies, one week to community Paediatrics, etc. Average hours will be 48, currently being paid at salary plus Work Schedule allowances.
For full roles and responsibilities please see the attached Job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation training (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience in Paediatrics
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes,
- Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Competencies
Essential
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation training (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience in Paediatrics
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes,
- Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Competencies
Essential
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
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).
