Job summary
We are looking for Clinical Fellow at ST1/2 level to join our Paediatric department at The Great Western Hospital. The post is available from the 14th August 2024 for a period of 6 months.
This is a full time post following a full shift rota. 40 hours
Main duties of the job
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Clinical Duties:
1. To be part of the ST1-2 Team (junior-grade) at the Great Western Hospital.
2. To provide in-patient services for children and infants
3. To participate in professional meetings for patient care
4. To participate in the Junior paediatric rota [including out of hours]
5. Participation in clinical audits.
6. To contribute to undergraduate/post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
7. Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
8. Participate actively in patient safety, morbidity and other professional/patient meetings
9. Participate actively in Child Safeguarding
About us
The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services (at the Great Western Hospital) and maternity services across Wiltshire. At the Great Western Hospital we have all of the facilities you would expect to find in a busy general hospital including an Emergency Department with separate Paediatric area, Childrens Unit with Paediatric Assessment Unit, Level 2 Special Care Baby Unit, Delivery Suite next to the Baby Unit, a full range of diagnostics tests such as X-ray, MRI and CT scans, outpatient clinics and21 inpatient wards.
We have an impressive track record on issues such as patient safety and infection control. We have exciting projects in neonatology and acute paediatrics, as well an active programme of transition from child to adult services across all specialties. We have an active Learning from Excellence process too.
It is a busy Paediatric department with wide experience obtained in both general and Neonatal Paediatrics.
Swindon is set in the rural beauty of Wiltshire, with Bristol, Oxford and London all just 1 hour away by road or rail. There are excellent shopping, social and sports facilities within easy reach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician and to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Clinical Fellow ST1-2 level doctors are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for following the changes to service that will improve the patient experience set out by senior members of the team.
1. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives
2. Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust.
3. Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician and to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Clinical Fellow ST1-2 level doctors are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for following the changes to service that will improve the patient experience set out by senior members of the team.
1. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives
2. Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust.
3. Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience
- Prior paediatric/neonatal experience desirable but not essential
Management Administration
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Skills in IT
Teaching & Research
Essential
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies.
- Commitments to Continuing Medical Education
- Willingness to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust wide sites if required as directed by the department Clinical Lead
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience
- Prior paediatric/neonatal experience desirable but not essential
Management Administration
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Skills in IT
Teaching & Research
Essential
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies.
- Commitments to Continuing Medical Education
- Willingness to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust wide sites if required as directed by the department Clinical Lead
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).
