Job summary
CHILDREN'S SERVICESCLINICAL FELLOW IN PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE
(ST3+ EQUIVALENT ANAESTHETICS and PAEDIATRICIANS WITH PICU EXPERIENCE)6-12 MONTHS
Several posts are available within the Department of Paediatric Intensive Care at St George's University Hospital, London. These posts are available to start in February 2024 for 3-6 months and can be extended up to 12 months. The post-holder will be included in the EWTD compliant on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the opportunity to engage in training in the Anaesthetic Department to gain basic airway skills or in the Paediatric Emergency Department depending on the individual need of the trainee.The post would suit a paediatrician looking to gain some experience in tertiary paediatrics and intensive care or a doctor exploring a career in paediatrics.
About us
St. George's Hospital is a large multi-speciality facility based in South West London, offering a wide range of adult, paediatric and neonatal services. It is co-located with a medical school - St. George's, University of London.The Paediatric department has its own outpatient's area, Paediatric Intensive Care, child development centre and occupies 5 wards comprising 54 inpatient beds. There are 30 consultants and a fully staffed EWTD compliant middle grade and ST rota, composed of grid trainees, regional trainees, fellows and F1 doctors.The St. George's PICU itself has 14 beds providing PICU and HDU level care to 700 patients a year, the number of referrals to PICU continues to grow year on year. It is a general intensive care unit for children from within the hospital and those retrieved by the South Thames retrieval service. The unit is part of the South Thames PICU Network working with the Evelina Children's Hospital and Kings College Hospital.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply for the post please visit St Georges website. Choose in the menu Working with Us and Vacancies to take you to the list of current job vacancies. Alternatively the application form and job description can also be found on NHS jobs. Please be aware that only online applications will be accepted and the post will close once a sufficient number of applicants have been received.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply for the post please visit St Georges website. Choose in the menu Working with Us and Vacancies to take you to the list of current job vacancies. Alternatively the application form and job description can also be found on NHS jobs. Please be aware that only online applications will be accepted and the post will close once a sufficient number of applicants have been received.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCPCH / FRCA (Primary) or equivalent
- BLS training
- APLS/ PALS/ EPLS/ NLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess patients with a comprehensive history and physical examination
- Ability to make management plans
- Ability to triage between different priorities
- Experience looking after inpatient neonates and children
Desirable
- Prior SpR experience in a tertiary hospital
- Prior PICU experience
- Experience of assessment of and infants and children in A+E
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, cannulation
- Arterial Cannulation
- Airway skills
Desirable
- Central Venous Cannulation
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Knowledge
Essential
- Intermediate knowledge of anaesthesia
- Willingness to learn
Desirable
- knowledge in paediatrics
- Advanced safeguarding training
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to self motivate and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCPCH / FRCA (Primary) or equivalent
- BLS training
- APLS/ PALS/ EPLS/ NLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess patients with a comprehensive history and physical examination
- Ability to make management plans
- Ability to triage between different priorities
- Experience looking after inpatient neonates and children
Desirable
- Prior SpR experience in a tertiary hospital
- Prior PICU experience
- Experience of assessment of and infants and children in A+E
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, cannulation
- Arterial Cannulation
- Airway skills
Desirable
- Central Venous Cannulation
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Knowledge
Essential
- Intermediate knowledge of anaesthesia
- Willingness to learn
Desirable
- knowledge in paediatrics
- Advanced safeguarding training
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to self motivate and motivate others
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).
