Job summary
We are looking to recruit 2 Paediatric Specialty Doctor's to be part of our friendly Paediatric Department for a 6 month fixed term post from September 2024.
The successful applicant will join us to help deliver a range of children's services and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care for our patients across our integrated acute service.
The role will include:
- Day-to-day care for a diverse and challenging mix of paediatric and neonatal patients on the Special Care Baby Unit, Postnatal Ward and general Paediatric Ward (our neonatal services will be returning to the Macclesfield site in the near future following the rearrangements that were in place over the pandemic).
- Reviewing patients attending outpatient appointments, ad hoc reviews and supporting specialist clinics.
- Provision of support, supervision and education for the junior doctors.
- Taking a role in the organisation of the daily work load.
- You will be expected to take part in audit, clinical governance and the education programme within the department.
- Taking part in research opportunities within the department through our links to the local children's research networks in Mersey and Manchester
Up to date APLS (Advanced Life Support) and NLS (Newborn Life Support) certifications are essential to commence work.
We are recruiting to 2 posts, fixed term from 4th September 2024 to 4th March 2025Post 1 - 12 PA'sPost 2 - 7.2 PA's
*Must be available to start in as soon as possible*
Main duties of the job
A middle tier doctor in the paediatric setting at ST3 level and above would be expected to be able to do the following:
- Review patients who have been assessed by junior colleagues and make robust management plans
- Prescribe medication or treatment courses according to recognised local/regional/national guidelines
- Competently perform practical skills including venous cannulation, capillary blood gas sampling, venesection, lumbar puncture in a neonate and child, neonatal intubation and management of a basic airway in any child, intraosseous access
- Provide advanced paediatric life support and neonatal life support
- Liaise effectively with other departments, specialties and hospitals to obtain required tests and opinions and to make referrals
- Provide level 3 safeguarding of children including spotting signs of abuse and risk factors thereof
- Provide appropriate health promotion and signpost to supportive services and mental health resources.
- Support handovers to the oncoming team of doctors to provide seamless and uninterrupted care
- Manage the ward and the flow of acute patients alongside the nursing team and the wider senior staff
Please also see the requirements for the certificate of completion of paediatric level 1 capabilities 2022 on the RCPCH website as a guide to the expected standard.
https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2021-10/Certificate%20of%20Level%201%20Training%20Paediatrics%202022%20v.6%20JAC%20251021.pdf
About us
NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed year's experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council
- PLAB1 and PLAB2 (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) achieved at the time of application (International Medical Graduates, unless MTI)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in working independently during 'out of normal working hours', relevant to the job.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
Desirable
- MRCPCH (Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) / Post graduate Degree
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC and holding a licence to practice at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
- A minimum of 36 months postgraduate training in paediatrics, including 6 months in a Level 3 Neonates Unit or equivalent.
- Eligibility to work in the UK. [MTI candidates must meet additional Tier 5 sponsorship criteria set out in section above]
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council
- PLAB1 and PLAB2 (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) achieved at the time of application (International Medical Graduates, unless MTI)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in working independently during 'out of normal working hours', relevant to the job.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
Desirable
- MRCPCH (Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) / Post graduate Degree
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC and holding a licence to practice at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
- A minimum of 36 months postgraduate training in paediatrics, including 6 months in a Level 3 Neonates Unit or equivalent.
- Eligibility to work in the UK. [MTI candidates must meet additional Tier 5 sponsorship criteria set out in section above]
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
