Job summary
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW (MIDDLE GRADE REGISTRAR) IN COMPLEX GENERAL PAEDIATRICS
EVELINA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
£31,301.00 - £47,175.00 pa. excl. of London Zone
6 Months Fixed-term (with option to extend)
Applications are invited for the role of a Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics. The post will commence in the Sep 2024 for six months initially with option to extend to one year. The post is based at the Evelina London Children's Hospital at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will gain Complex General Paediatric experience which includes exposure to sub-specialities such as Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Haematology, Endocrine and High Dependency Care. On-call duties are shared at middle grade level within general paediatrics and include cover of high dependency care, paediatric sub-speciality patients and paediatric surgical patients. This post is not recognised for training by the RCPCH but the training opportunities available are similar to those for ST6-8. The post is advertised as full-time but we welcome part-time applicants. There are many opportunities to be involved quality improvement and education work and the post-holder will be fully supported by an educational supervisor.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, witharound 12,500 staff; an annual turnover ofmore than £1 billion; and 1.6 million patient contacts a year. Ourhospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.
The paediatric posts are based in the Evelina London Children's Hospital at St Thomas' Hospital in various specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a team of 5 registrar-grade doctors in general paediatrics, and will contribute to the team of 25 middle-grade doctors participating in the out-of-hours work. Duties are worked on a full shift system. Previous paediatric middle-grade experience is essential; applicants must have completed at least 2 years' ST1-3-level paediatrics or equivalent, including 6 months of neonatology.
Informal enquiries to Dr Ajanta Kamal, Consultant Paediatrician on Ajanta.Kamal@gstt.nhs.uk or Dr Sharon Roberts, Consultant Paediatrician on Sharon.roberts@gstt.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a team of 5 registrar-grade doctors in general paediatrics, and will contribute to the team of 25 middle-grade doctors participating in the out-of-hours work. Duties are worked on a full shift system. Previous paediatric middle-grade experience is essential; applicants must have completed at least 2 years' ST1-3-level paediatrics or equivalent, including 6 months of neonatology.
Informal enquiries to Dr Ajanta Kamal, Consultant Paediatrician on Ajanta.Kamal@gstt.nhs.uk or Dr Sharon Roberts, Consultant Paediatrician on Sharon.roberts@gstt.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A postgraduate diploma in paediatrics or part 1 and part 2 (written) MRCPCH (UK
- Candidates who have completed all parts of the MRCPCH will be advantaged in the selection process, but full MRCPCH is not essential.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years of experience at ST1-3-level in paediatric, including 6 months neonatology
Desirable
- Previous paediatric experience at ST4-8 level in the UK
Knowledge and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Level 3 Child protection training Paediatric life support training (APLS/EPLS or equivalent).
- Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to post
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team.
Desirable
- Newborn life support training Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
Research and Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Other
Essential
- GMC registration
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
- Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with children and their parents
- Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
- Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A postgraduate diploma in paediatrics or part 1 and part 2 (written) MRCPCH (UK
- Candidates who have completed all parts of the MRCPCH will be advantaged in the selection process, but full MRCPCH is not essential.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years of experience at ST1-3-level in paediatric, including 6 months neonatology
Desirable
- Previous paediatric experience at ST4-8 level in the UK
Knowledge and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Level 3 Child protection training Paediatric life support training (APLS/EPLS or equivalent).
- Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to post
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team.
Desirable
- Newborn life support training Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
Research and Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Other
Essential
- GMC registration
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
- Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with children and their parents
- Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
- Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics
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).
