Job summary
The Paediatric Department is based in a purpose built, up to date and child friendly unit comprising of an 18 bed inpatient area, including high dependency patients, a 5 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit and an outpatient area providing first class accommodation.A Level 1 Special Care Baby Unit with 11 cots. Babies requiring intensive care are stabilised at Warwick Hospital and then transferred elsewhere, usually within the Paediatric Network. Our unit has facilities to ventilate sick neonates awaiting transfer.
The Medical Personnel within Paediatrics comprises 9 Consultants, who undertake acute Paediatric work. The Resident Middle Grade Tier consists of 1 Junior Trust Specialist, 2 ST4+ (one hospital based and the other community based) and 6 Specialty Doctors.
There are 9 ST 1- 3 (5 GPVTS and 4 Paediatric trainee's, 2 are Community based) all of whom provide first on call cover.
There is 1 Foundation year 1 trainee who works 9-5 in the Paediatric unit and partakes in the medical on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work within the team with the junior doctors and consultants. There is an expectation that the successful applicant would supervise the junior staff and institute immediate clinical and on-going care for the patients on the ward.
The post holder will also be expected to participate and lead on clinics as required (Flexibility will be required)
There are opportunities for the post holder to gain experience in specialist clinics.
About us
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and maternity services for the people of South Warwickshire and community services for the whole of Warwickshire, covering a population of 536,000. The Trust includes Warwick Hospital which is the main inpatient acute facility for South Warwickshire and community hospitals also based in the south of the county. The Trust is a CHKS top 40 hospital and consistently scores highly in the National Staff Survey.
The Trust runs community services for the whole county including a number of community and rehabilitation hospitals in Warwickshire. These hospitals see day patients and also offer inpatient care for those patients where a stay in an acute hospital is not necessary. The hospitals also play a role in providing rehabilitation for patients who have long-term conditions or are recovering from major operations or acute medical episodes.
These hospitals are:
- Stratford Hospital
- Warwick Hospital
- Lamington Rehabilitation Unit
- Ellen Badger Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the inpatient and outpatient service in Paediatrics and Neonates at Warwick Hospital
Whilst on duty, the post holder has clinical and professional responsibility for their patients. It is also the duty of the post holder to:
Keep patients (and/or their carers as appropriate) informed about their condition.Involve patients and/or their carers if appropriate in decision making about their treatment.Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the General Medical Council and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical PracticeThe post holder will be responsible for carrying out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in their Job Plan such as:
The keeping of records and the provision of reportsThe proper delegation of tasksMaintaining skills and knowledge
To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.
Work in conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.To be able to work flexibly.To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.To contribute to the research and development of the department.To provide cover for colleagues as appropriate and in accordance with local Trust arrangements and Trust Policy.To observe the Trusts agreed policies and proceduresTo take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact you when necessary
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the inpatient and outpatient service in Paediatrics and Neonates at Warwick Hospital
Whilst on duty, the post holder has clinical and professional responsibility for their patients. It is also the duty of the post holder to:
Keep patients (and/or their carers as appropriate) informed about their condition.Involve patients and/or their carers if appropriate in decision making about their treatment.Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the General Medical Council and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical PracticeThe post holder will be responsible for carrying out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in their Job Plan such as:
The keeping of records and the provision of reportsThe proper delegation of tasksMaintaining skills and knowledge
To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.
Work in conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.To be able to work flexibly.To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.To contribute to the research and development of the department.To provide cover for colleagues as appropriate and in accordance with local Trust arrangements and Trust Policy.To observe the Trusts agreed policies and proceduresTo take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact you when necessary
Person Specification
Satisfactory occupational Health Clearance
Essential
- Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance
Person Specification
Satisfactory occupational Health Clearance
Essential
- Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance
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).
