Job summary
Paediatric Gastroenterology and General Paediatrics
Provision together with clinical colleagues of a comprehensive paediatric gastroenterology service. This will include participation in the general paediatric tier 2 rota, Diagnosis, assessment and management of common paediatric gastroenterology problems including constipation, IBD, eating disorders, gastro-oesophageal reflux and eosinophilic esophagitis. The post holder will be expected to have or to develop a special interest in paediatric gastroenterology.
Main duties of the job
You will be encouraged to work with colleagues to manage the daily business of the Directorate and to develop the service in accordance with the Trust's strategic direction and take part in meetings and other activities as agreed with the Clinical Director.
You are responsible for you own health and safety in that you must comply with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures, which are in place. In addition, you have a duty to any other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
You are expected to work within the policies and procedures, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
Programmed activities (based on a whole time post)
Full time/job share 9.996 PAs including 2 PA for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).
The content of these activities are subject to negotiation and agreement within the Directorate.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Pack.
Full time/job share 9.996 PAs including 2 PA for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).
The content of these activities are subject to negotiation and agreement within the Directorate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Pack.
Full time/job share 9.996 PAs including 2 PA for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).
The content of these activities are subject to negotiation and agreement within the Directorate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- BLS/PLS/PiLS Trained
- APLS or PALS provider
Desirable
- A post-graduated qualification e.g MRCPCH, MSc, DCH, DCCH, MBA or other equivalent diplomas
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Minimum 4 years (or equivalent) postgraduate training, two of which must have been in paediatrics and 1 year of experience within paediatric gastroenterology
- Ability to assess and treat the sick child
- Ability to perform practical procedures used in general, paediatrics including venepuncture, cannulation, lumbar puncture, long line insertion
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric endoscopy
- Experience of managing patients in paediatric gastroenterology outpatients
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of managing acutely ill children
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Willingness to take part in teaching Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills Commitment to continuing medical education
- Participation in research or clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Demonstrated ability or experience in teaching e.g. SHO's, medical students
- Formal training in research or teaching methods
- Conducting audit and research
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of clinical audit
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning
- Willingness to participate in service developments
Desirable
- Willingness to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one's individual limitations
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time Effectively
- Ability to work in team
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- BLS/PLS/PiLS Trained
- APLS or PALS provider
Desirable
- A post-graduated qualification e.g MRCPCH, MSc, DCH, DCCH, MBA or other equivalent diplomas
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Minimum 4 years (or equivalent) postgraduate training, two of which must have been in paediatrics and 1 year of experience within paediatric gastroenterology
- Ability to assess and treat the sick child
- Ability to perform practical procedures used in general, paediatrics including venepuncture, cannulation, lumbar puncture, long line insertion
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric endoscopy
- Experience of managing patients in paediatric gastroenterology outpatients
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of managing acutely ill children
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Willingness to take part in teaching Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills Commitment to continuing medical education
- Participation in research or clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Demonstrated ability or experience in teaching e.g. SHO's, medical students
- Formal training in research or teaching methods
- Conducting audit and research
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of clinical audit
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning
- Willingness to participate in service developments
Desirable
- Willingness to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one's individual limitations
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time Effectively
- Ability to work in team
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
