Job summary
This full time post is a LAS post of ST4+ in General/neonatal Paediatrics, available for 6 months to start immediately from Oct 2022. The successful applicant will be on the middle grade rota. The role responsibility is for children on the acute children's wards and cover for Paediatric Accident & Emergency, ward based teaching is incorporated within this appointment. There is also active participation in supervised outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Day to day clinical management of children on the two acute children's wards, Dolphin and Lion, including medical aspects of surgical patients and close liaison with doctors involved from other specialties
- Cover for paediatric problems on the Paediatric Accident & Emergency Unit.
- Providing cover for all acute paediatric referrals from any source.
- Supervision and teaching of the ST1-ST3 doctors on the Acute Children's Wards and the Paediatric Day Bed Unit.
- Out of hours, nights and weekends cover both neonatal and general paediatrics.
- triage, assess, and manage CYP admitted to Observation bay.
- Responsible for discharge and subsequent care planning of CYP from observation bay to their home, acute ward or other medical professionals.
General Responsibilities
- Take part in teaching medical students and physician assistant trainees.
- Acute on-call rota covering nights and weekends 1in 10 SpR rota.
About us
The Royal Berkshire Hospital Paediatric Department covers a large child population of around
125,000 and 5800 deliveries. Dingley Specialist Children's Centre provides multidisciplinary
community services alongside experienced allied health professionals and specialist nurses. Wecover the West of Berkshire which includes Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
There are a total of 20 Consultants, 14 in the Acute Hospital setting and 6 Community Based.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LAS post of ST4+ in General/neonatal Paediatrics, available for 6 months to start immediately from Oct 2022. The successful applicant will be on the middle grade rota. The role responsibility is for children on the acute childrens wards and cover for Paediatric Accident & Emergency, ward based teaching is incorporated within this appointment. There is also active participation in supervised outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
- Day to day clinical management of children on the two acute childrens wards, Dolphin and Lion, including medical aspects of surgical patients and close liaison with doctors involved from other specialties
- Cover for paediatric problems on the Paediatric Accident & Emergency Unit.
- Providing cover for all acute paediatric referrals from any source.
- Supervision and teaching of the ST1-ST3 doctors on the Acute Childrens Wards and the Paediatric Day Bed Unit.
- Out of hours, nights and weekends cover both neonatal and general paediatrics.
- triage, assess, and manage CYP admitted to Observation bay.
- Responsible for discharge and subsequent care planning of CYP from observation bay to their home, acute ward or other medical professionals.
General Responsibilities
- Take part in teaching medical students and physician assistant trainees.
- Acute on-call rota covering nights and weekends 1in 10 SpR rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LAS post of ST4+ in General/neonatal Paediatrics, available for 6 months to start immediately from Oct 2022. The successful applicant will be on the middle grade rota. The role responsibility is for children on the acute childrens wards and cover for Paediatric Accident & Emergency, ward based teaching is incorporated within this appointment. There is also active participation in supervised outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
- Day to day clinical management of children on the two acute childrens wards, Dolphin and Lion, including medical aspects of surgical patients and close liaison with doctors involved from other specialties
- Cover for paediatric problems on the Paediatric Accident & Emergency Unit.
- Providing cover for all acute paediatric referrals from any source.
- Supervision and teaching of the ST1-ST3 doctors on the Acute Childrens Wards and the Paediatric Day Bed Unit.
- Out of hours, nights and weekends cover both neonatal and general paediatrics.
- triage, assess, and manage CYP admitted to Observation bay.
- Responsible for discharge and subsequent care planning of CYP from observation bay to their home, acute ward or other medical professionals.
General Responsibilities
- Take part in teaching medical students and physician assistant trainees.
- Acute on-call rota covering nights and weekends 1in 10 SpR rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- ST3 experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Previous Specialist Registrar experience
Specialty
Essential
Desirable
Training
Desirable
Teaching
Desirable
- Previous experience desirable
Management and Audit
Desirable
- Previous experience desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- ST3 experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Previous Specialist Registrar experience
Specialty
Essential
Desirable
Training
Desirable
Teaching
Desirable
- Previous experience desirable
Management and Audit
Desirable
- Previous experience desirable
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
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).
