Job summary
This post is a permanent full-time (12 session) hospital based middle grade position in acute Paediatrics, which will allow us to expand our middle grade tier to five. The post holder will work with the resident Consultants of this District General Hospital to offer a first class service to the population of Herefordshire and surrounding catchment area.
Main duties of the job
This post offers an applicant with a background in paediatrics the opportunity to develop a key role in the department. The duties of the post include paediatric and neonatal ward work, outpatient clinics, assessment and treatment of patients in the Paediatric Assessment Unit and sharing with the Consultants the supervision and teaching of junior doctors. Other duties may in exceptional circumstances, be required to maintain a safe high quality service
There will be opportunities for in-service training and development of a special interest or participation in the CESR programme. Wye Valley NHS Trust believes in investing in our staff to develop local consultants and leaders of the future. We support all SAS doctors by investing in local teaching programmes for Generic Professional Capabilities such as Human Factors training, Leadership development and Quality Improvement training. Additionally we offer a consultant supervisor to all our SAS doctors in paediatrics who will support you to seek out the GMC and RCPCH competencies that you need to apply for a consultant post via the CESR route if you wish to pursue this. Research opportunities may be available within the trust and within the department through our dedicated paediatric research nurse and lead consultant. The Trust has two SAS tutors who advocate for this group of doctors, link with the wider SAS network in HEE and organise the monthly teaching afternoons for SAS doctors and other senior staff.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Week
Day
1
Monday
Night 21.00 09.00
Tuesday
Night 21.00 09.00
Wednesday
Post Night
Thursday
Day off
Friday
Day off
Saturday
Sunday
2
Monday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Tuesday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Wednesday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Thursday
Day off
Friday
Night 21.00 09.00
Saturday
Sunday
3
Monday
8.30 17.00 SPA
Tuesday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Wednesday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Thursday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Friday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Saturday
Sunday
4
Monday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Tuesday
8.30 17.00 SPA
Wednesday
Day off
Thursday
Day off
Friday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Saturday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Sunday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
5
Monday
Day off
Tuesday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Wednesday
Day off
Thursday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Friday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Saturday
Sunday
6
Monday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Tuesday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Wednesday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Thursday
9.00 17.00 SPA
Friday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Saturday
Sunday
This is an example of the proposed rota; it may be subject to minor changes.
This rota is prospective cover for the long days and nights.
For more information and an informal chat Please contact:
Dr Lesley Peers, Consultant Paediatrician, Clinical Lead, Women and Childrens Directorate Lesley.Peers@wvt.nhs.uk, tel: 01432 355444
Job description
Job responsibilities
Week
Day
1
Monday
Night 21.00 09.00
Tuesday
Night 21.00 09.00
Wednesday
Post Night
Thursday
Day off
Friday
Day off
Saturday
Sunday
2
Monday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Tuesday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Wednesday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Thursday
Day off
Friday
Night 21.00 09.00
Saturday
Sunday
3
Monday
8.30 17.00 SPA
Tuesday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Wednesday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Thursday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Friday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Saturday
Sunday
4
Monday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Tuesday
8.30 17.00 SPA
Wednesday
Day off
Thursday
Day off
Friday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Saturday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Sunday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
5
Monday
Day off
Tuesday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Wednesday
Day off
Thursday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Friday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Saturday
Sunday
6
Monday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Tuesday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Wednesday
8.30 21.30 Oncall
Thursday
9.00 17.00 SPA
Friday
8.30 17.00 Ward/clinic
Saturday
Sunday
This is an example of the proposed rota; it may be subject to minor changes.
This rota is prospective cover for the long days and nights.
For more information and an informal chat Please contact:
Dr Lesley Peers, Consultant Paediatrician, Clinical Lead, Women and Childrens Directorate Lesley.Peers@wvt.nhs.uk, tel: 01432 355444
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MB ChB or equivalent
- APLS / EPLS and NLS (or equivalents)
- Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A broad range of paediatric experience
- Six months neonatal intensive care in a level 3 centre
- At least 4 years full-time equivalent post graduate training.
- Ability to fulfil the duties of the post as laid down in the job description.
Personal characteristics
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-professional team.
- Able and willing to support and supervise junior doctors.
- Able and willing to take part in clinical audit, governance, and continuing medical education.
- Availability for evening, night and weekend on call and ability to fulfil the duties of the post as laid down in the job description.
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues & patients both written and verbally
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MB ChB or equivalent
- APLS / EPLS and NLS (or equivalents)
- Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A broad range of paediatric experience
- Six months neonatal intensive care in a level 3 centre
- At least 4 years full-time equivalent post graduate training.
- Ability to fulfil the duties of the post as laid down in the job description.
Personal characteristics
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-professional team.
- Able and willing to support and supervise junior doctors.
- Able and willing to take part in clinical audit, governance, and continuing medical education.
- Availability for evening, night and weekend on call and ability to fulfil the duties of the post as laid down in the job description.
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues & patients both written and verbally
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).
