Job summary
The Jenny Lind Children's department are offering a full time Senior Clinical fellow post in acute paediatrics. It is available from 1st September 2022 until 5th September 2023. The post may be extendable by mutual agreement as other opportunities within the acute paediatric and or tertiary neonatal team are anticipated. The post would suit a doctor developing a career in paediatrics who wants to gain experience in a busy unit that offers a wide range of subspecialist services.
Main duties of the job
There are 10 WTE Tier 1 doctors in general paediatrics, (2 FY2, 4 GPStR, 4 StR). There are 8 WTE hospital-based, and 2 community-based registrars who participate in the general paediatric on-call rota. A separate Tier 1 and Tier 2 rota operates in neonatology. This post is part of the Tier 2 roster and has no neonatal responsibilities.
Clinical duties are undertaken in all general paediatric areas, including Jenny Lind Outpatients, Children's Assessment Unit, Buxton Ward, Children's Emergency Department, and other areas, as required.
This post would is also appropriate for a doctor on the Medical Training Initiate (MTI) Scheme, in which case the post would be expected to run for 2 years. If an MTI doctor were to be appointed to this post, they would work at least 3-6 months as part of the Tier 1 roster and would be supported to step up to the Tier 2 roster only when all parties felt that sufficient clinical experience and expertise had been evidenced.
About us
The Jenny Lind Children's Hospital maintains a unique identity within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. It comprises an in-patient ward (Buxton), a Day Ward, an ambulatory area including the Children's Assessment Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Out-patient Department and Physiotherapy Department and the departmental offices.
Registrars work in all these areas and gain experience in both medical and surgical paediatrics. There are daily consultant medical ward rounds (including weekends) with a consultant and ST4+ dedicated to the Jenny Lind. There is a tertiary neonatal unit at NNUH which has separate staffing and Tier1, Tier 2 and consultant levels and this post does not include neonatal cover. The surgical children are under the care of the consultant paediatric surgeons and other subspecialty surgeons but all have a Paediatric overview. There are close working arrangements with the Community Paediatric team who provide specialist advise and support for safeguarding issues and children with complex needs.
There are good levels of staffing within paediatric medicine with Tier 1 and Tier cover 24 hours a day. Between 0830 and 2200 there are usually 4 or 5 doctors at both Tier 1 and 2 level allowing for good team working and peer support. This is in addition to designated consultant support through a 'Consultant of the week' cover for the inpatient ward and additional consultant led sessions on CAU during peak activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Senior Clinical Fellow post at registrar level. The post is not formally recognised for training purposes, however the department will integrate the successful applicant into the team of ST4+s, giving access to a wide range of educational opportunities and will provide consultant level educational supervision and support including study leave and taking part in departmental teaching. We will encourage you to develop a specialist interest and take manage an e-portfolio to evidence your clinical capabilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Senior Clinical Fellow post at registrar level. The post is not formally recognised for training purposes, however the department will integrate the successful applicant into the team of ST4+s, giving access to a wide range of educational opportunities and will provide consultant level educational supervision and support including study leave and taking part in departmental teaching. We will encourage you to develop a specialist interest and take manage an e-portfolio to evidence your clinical capabilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- MRCPCH (Part 1)
- EPLS or APLS certification Or acceptance onto the Medical Training Initiate (MTI) Scheme.
Desirable
Clinical Training and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years previous general paediatric experience, with at least 6 months in the UK.
Ability
Essential
- Sound basic clinical skills including history taking, clinical examination and appropriate investigation.
- Ability to maintain a high quality clinical record
- Key practical procedures including BLS, ALS, venepuncture, cannulation and lumbar puncture
Desirable
- Advanced practical procedures including long-line/PIC line insertion, accessing vascular access devices (eg Portacaths, Hickman lines), thoracocentesis.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Interest in child health and development
- Respects skills of other professionals and parents.
- Empathises with children and families
Desirable
- Stated career intention
- Enthusiasm to learn about paediatric medicine and surgery, and its scientific basis
Clinical Governance Skills
Essential
- Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols
Management Skills
Essential
- Personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily
- Ability to cope with a busy job with evident stresses and work flexibly as a member of a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Satisfactory understanding of medicine and its scientific foundations.
- Knowledge of normal growth and development and common paediatric problems
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Knowledge of the importance of audit and research
Desirable
- GCP training
- Publications or presentations
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Understanding of essentials of good communication skills and ability to apply these in clinical practice
- Good communicator
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching and learning Experience of formal and informal teaching of under- and postgraduates (e.g. in small group teaching seminars)
Desirable
- Demonstrable competence in teaching or a formal teaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- MRCPCH (Part 1)
- EPLS or APLS certification Or acceptance onto the Medical Training Initiate (MTI) Scheme.
Desirable
Clinical Training and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years previous general paediatric experience, with at least 6 months in the UK.
Ability
Essential
- Sound basic clinical skills including history taking, clinical examination and appropriate investigation.
- Ability to maintain a high quality clinical record
- Key practical procedures including BLS, ALS, venepuncture, cannulation and lumbar puncture
Desirable
- Advanced practical procedures including long-line/PIC line insertion, accessing vascular access devices (eg Portacaths, Hickman lines), thoracocentesis.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Interest in child health and development
- Respects skills of other professionals and parents.
- Empathises with children and families
Desirable
- Stated career intention
- Enthusiasm to learn about paediatric medicine and surgery, and its scientific basis
Clinical Governance Skills
Essential
- Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols
Management Skills
Essential
- Personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily
- Ability to cope with a busy job with evident stresses and work flexibly as a member of a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Satisfactory understanding of medicine and its scientific foundations.
- Knowledge of normal growth and development and common paediatric problems
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Knowledge of the importance of audit and research
Desirable
- GCP training
- Publications or presentations
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Understanding of essentials of good communication skills and ability to apply these in clinical practice
- Good communicator
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching and learning Experience of formal and informal teaching of under- and postgraduates (e.g. in small group teaching seminars)
Desirable
- Demonstrable competence in teaching or a formal teaching qualification
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).
