Job summary
These posts are for Paediatricians in training wanting to broaden their experience and develop advanced skills in either Education and teaching or in Quality Improvement.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will gain experience in many areas of Community Paediatrics. This includes diagnosing and managing children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism, Neurodisability, complex conditions and sensory disorders, enuresis and constipation, as well as working as part of the multidisciplinary team. There is a well-established Child Development Centre with whom we have a close working relationship and the post-holder will be able to take part in joint assessment groups, panel meetings and clinics. There will also be the opportunity to attend clinics at the Special Schools across the City.
The post-holder will be able to gain experience in managing Children and Young People in Care (CYPiC), attending Adoption Panel, and participating towards Education, Health and Care Plans.
The post-holder will also take part in the first on-call Safeguarding rota and attend Safeguarding Peer Review.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust was established in 1994 and is a major acute Trust providing a comprehensive range of services for the people of Wolverhampton, the wider Black Country, Staffordshire, North Worcestershire and Shropshire. It gained Cancer Centre status in 1997, was designated as the 4th Regional Heart & Lung Centre during 2004/05 and became one of the first wave Bowel Screening Centres in 2006. The Trust is the largest teaching hospital in the Black Country providing teaching and training to around 130 medical students on rotation from the University of Birmingham Medical School. It also provides training for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals through well-established links with the University of Wolverhampton. One of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands the Trust has an operating budget of almost £380 million, more than 800 beds on 3 sites and employs around 8,000 staff.
The Trust serves the catchment area of Wolverhampton with a core population in excess of 245,000 for its community services, 336,000 for its secondary care services and around one million for its tertiary services. The Trust has grown its specialist service portfolio and its income significantly over the last few years as part of a business strategy to increase tertiary services both directly and as a driver to secure secondary service referrals from Clinical Commissioning Groups on our geographical boundaries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the high quality care delivered to children and young people, in both inpatient and out patient setting
To collaborate with colleagues in all disciplines (including primary and tertiary care where appropriate) to achieve an integrated service for patients.
To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues within the department and in linked adult specialties and participate, where appropriate, in clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities
To have or develop a special interest to supplement the skills of the current medical team
To actively participate in the appraisal process for junior doctors, with consultant supervision
To develop and maintain good communications with local General Practitioners, tertiary specialist colleagues and appropriate outside agencies
To show involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the high quality care delivered to children and young people, in both inpatient and out patient setting
To collaborate with colleagues in all disciplines (including primary and tertiary care where appropriate) to achieve an integrated service for patients.
To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues within the department and in linked adult specialties and participate, where appropriate, in clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities
To have or develop a special interest to supplement the skills of the current medical team
To actively participate in the appraisal process for junior doctors, with consultant supervision
To develop and maintain good communications with local General Practitioners, tertiary specialist colleagues and appropriate outside agencies
To show involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit within the department.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications and Education and Training
Essential
- MRCPCH
- Demonstrates Progress and Commitment at ARCP
- Current Licence to Practice
- APLS (or equivalent), NLS, level 3 safeguarding course
- Enthusiasm for teaching
Desirable
- Training the trainers Course or similar
- Simulation Instructors Course
- Teaching Qualification
- APLS/NLS Instructor (or similar)
- Understanding of educational theory
Experience
Essential
- Completion of level 2 Paediatric training (or equivalent)
- Have experience of working across a range of NHS Trusts
- Experience of and enthusiasm for teaching
- Demonstrates understanding of the NHS and current challenges to paediatrics
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Involvement in a research project
- Experience in mentoring or supporting junior members of staff or students
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical simulation as a candidate or instructor
- Teaching/educational activities in a multiprofessional setting
- Published research
- Demonstrates leadership
Skills Abilities Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Awareness of limitations; seeks help appropriately
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT skills in Word/excel/power-point or equivalent.
- Knowledge and understanding of research methods and evaluation.
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or training in Human Factors
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills, oral and written
- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the learning needs of the trainee and their grade or level of experience
- Ability to use initiative, self motivated and flexible in approach to work
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications and Education and Training
Essential
- MRCPCH
- Demonstrates Progress and Commitment at ARCP
- Current Licence to Practice
- APLS (or equivalent), NLS, level 3 safeguarding course
- Enthusiasm for teaching
Desirable
- Training the trainers Course or similar
- Simulation Instructors Course
- Teaching Qualification
- APLS/NLS Instructor (or similar)
- Understanding of educational theory
Experience
Essential
- Completion of level 2 Paediatric training (or equivalent)
- Have experience of working across a range of NHS Trusts
- Experience of and enthusiasm for teaching
- Demonstrates understanding of the NHS and current challenges to paediatrics
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Involvement in a research project
- Experience in mentoring or supporting junior members of staff or students
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical simulation as a candidate or instructor
- Teaching/educational activities in a multiprofessional setting
- Published research
- Demonstrates leadership
Skills Abilities Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Awareness of limitations; seeks help appropriately
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT skills in Word/excel/power-point or equivalent.
- Knowledge and understanding of research methods and evaluation.
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or training in Human Factors
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills, oral and written
- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the learning needs of the trainee and their grade or level of experience
- Ability to use initiative, self motivated and flexible in approach to work
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
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).
