Job summary
This is replacement post/s, the remit of the postholder/s will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients from Child Health, and to provide and develop services to the Trust's patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Care Group.
It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.
The paediatric department at King's is a PAFTA-award-winning training centre offering specialty training to paediatric speciality trainees, GPVTS trainees, foundation doctors, and dedicated CESR support and key rotations for international trainees.
This role is for a middle-grade fellow to join the paediatric emergency department with a one-day per week commitment to a specialist interest in simulation, trauma or ambulatory care.
Main duties of the job
Duties
Specialist interest: One day per week dedicated to either trauma, simulation or ambulatory care.
Clinical: Remainder of job plan spent clinical in the ED, delivering all aspects of care of medical and surgical paediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department, supervision of more junior paediatric/emergency department colleagues in the department
General Paediatrics:
Evening, nights and weekend cover for the general paediatric service at middle grade level as per rota.
Teaching: Assistance in conjunction with consultants, lecturers and more junior trainees with the teaching of undergraduates
Research: The department is actively involved in PERUKI studies and the successful candidate will be encouraged to get involved
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Description
This post is suitable for a junior doctor at middle grade level, interested in advancing their training in paediatric emergency medicine and skills in paediatric trauma/simulation/paediatric ambulatory care. The successful candidate will also develop their administrative skills in a teaching hospital environment. Ideally trainees will have completed their MRCPCH Part 2 and will have up to date certification for Advanced Paediatric Life Support training and L3 Children's Safeguarding.
Although this appointment is not accredited for training, the appointee will be given the opportunity to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the department and the hospital, and the competencies gained could be used to form part of Level 3 training (depending on prospective deanery approval sought by the candidate). Appointees will have a named educational supervisor from child health and a named clinical supervisor from emergency medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Description
This post is suitable for a junior doctor at middle grade level, interested in advancing their training in paediatric emergency medicine and skills in paediatric trauma/simulation/paediatric ambulatory care. The successful candidate will also develop their administrative skills in a teaching hospital environment. Ideally trainees will have completed their MRCPCH Part 2 and will have up to date certification for Advanced Paediatric Life Support training and L3 Children's Safeguarding.
Although this appointment is not accredited for training, the appointee will be given the opportunity to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the department and the hospital, and the competencies gained could be used to form part of Level 3 training (depending on prospective deanery approval sought by the candidate). Appointees will have a named educational supervisor from child health and a named clinical supervisor from emergency medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent.
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
4.Training and Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate competences expected of a new ST4 level paediatric trainee or above.
- A minimum of 6 months neonatal experience.
- APLS or equivalent.
- Level 3 Safeguarding certificate
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
- UK experience at middle-grade level
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of general paediatrics Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
8.Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent.
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
4.Training and Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate competences expected of a new ST4 level paediatric trainee or above.
- A minimum of 6 months neonatal experience.
- APLS or equivalent.
- Level 3 Safeguarding certificate
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
- UK experience at middle-grade level
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of general paediatrics Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
8.Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
