Guardian of Safe Working (GSW) (Junior Doctors)
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Job summary
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a new Guardian of Safe Working who will ensure that the roles offered to Junior Doctors are compliant with modern working standards and the working hours are not in excess of the offer made. This is a permanent role on a part-time basis consisting of 1 day or 2 PA's per week.
We have a well-established positive relationship with our Junior Doctors. As our new Guardian of Safe Working, you will work closely with our Junior Doctors based at all Trust's sites using your experience to strengthen and enhance this relationship.
As a leader, you will act independently of the management structure being responsible for protecting the safeguards outlined in the terms and conditions of service for Doctors and Dentists in training. You will inspire the team to achieve results and use your negotiation skills to promote medical and dental education as well as to challenge current practices.
You will be a Consultant, SAS Doctor, or equivalent Senior Management level (A4C 8B or above) with knowledge and understanding of the terms and conditions, safe working patterns, and Working Time Regulations of Doctors (+/-Dentists) in training.
If you have an interest in continuing our work in this area, or would simply like more information and to discuss further, please contact Dr Callum Gardner, Chief Medical Officer callum.gardner1@nhs.net, and/or Ms Joan Tiplady, Guardian of Safe Working (GSW) (Junior Doctors) joan.tiplady@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities of this role include acting as a champion of safe working hours for Doctors and Dentists in approved training programmes ensuring that action is taken to establish that the working hours within the Trust are safe.
You will provide assurance to the Trust Board that Doctors and Dentists within the Trust are safely rostered and are working hours that are safe and in compliance with the TCS.
Following the review of all Exception Reports in respect of safe working hours, you will record and monitor compliance with the restrictions on working hours stipulated in the TCS.
Working in collaboration with the DME and the LNC, you must ensure that the identified issues within Exception Reports, concerning both working hours and educational opportunities, are properly addressed by the Trust.
Any issues in relation to working hours raised in Exception Reports will be reported to the Trust Executive for decisions if they have not been addressed at a local level.
You will undertake work schedule reviews if regular or persistent breaches in safe working hours have not been addressed.
You will receive and review Exception Reports where there are immediate or serious risks to safety, and ensure that the Trust has addressed the concerns at a local level and that the Junior Doctors are aware of the escalation processes.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates from our local communities.
Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Details
Date posted
25 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£58,972 to £68,525 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
176-C-5606585
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Chief Medical Officer & Responsible Officer
Dr Callum Gardner FRCP
01733677993
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