Job summary
Specialty Doctor - Paediatrics
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.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Paediatric Specialist Doctor to join our friendly and forward-thinking Paediatric and Neonatalteam. Based at Great Western Hospital in Swindon, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to children and young people and their families across inpatient, outpatient, neonatal and emergency settings.
The post is a new role to this department, as a Specialist Doctor in Paediatrics and Neonatology. This will be a senior role in the department, working closely with the consultant team, and also supporting the tier one and tier two resident doctors. There will be an expectation of delivering an independent outpatient clinic work (similar to consultant outpatient workstreams), with opportunities for developing subspecialist interests (eg neurology & epilepsy).
Main duties of the job
There will also be opportunities to be involved in GP triage and advice & guidance services. There will be an expectation of regular shifts on the middle grade rota, including work on the Childrens Ward (including looking after those at HDU level), Neonatal Unit and Postnatal Ward/Delivery Suite, Paediatric Assessment Unit, and include reviewing some children in Emergency Department.
The role will include Safeguarding work. The post-holder will be committed to teaching and training, and will deliver teaching to medical students, resident doctors and trainee nurse practitioners.
They will also be a supportive role model for colleagues in the department. They will participate in the departmental teaching programmeand support trainee doctors to access educational opportunities.
They will also provide clinical support for colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team. They will work with senior colleagues to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met, undertake audit and quality improvement work, and take part in research as appropriate. They will be involved at a departmental level in identifying unmet needs and contributing towards service development.
It is a busy Paediatric department with wide experience obtained in both general and Neonatal Paediatrics.
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 and 21 inpatient wards.
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
To provide expert care in General Paediatrics and Neonatology working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary teams and lead Paediatric and Neonatal ward rounds, attend outpatient clinics, and participate inacute admissions.
Please see attached the Full Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide expert care in General Paediatrics and Neonatology working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary teams and lead Paediatric and Neonatal ward rounds, attend outpatient clinics, and participate inacute admissions.
Please see attached the Full Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
- MRCPH (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Desirable - CCT/CESR in Paediatrics
- Subspecialty interest (e.g. neurology, gastroenterology, neonatology)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 12 years postgraduate clinical training/experience including broad experience in acute paediatrics and neonatology with strong clinical acumen.
- The specialist grade is characterised by a set of generic capabilities (PDF) that applicants must meet to be eligible. This generic capabilities framework outlines the capabilities that a doctor will need to evidence in order to enter the grade.
- Excellent team-working, leadership, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to child- and family-centred care.
- Skills in managing the acutely unwell child and communication with local and tertiary services
- Skills in managing extreme prematurity including intubation, managing acutely unwell infant including HIE
- Knowledge and recognition of child safeguarding and its management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
- MRCPH (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Desirable - CCT/CESR in Paediatrics
- Subspecialty interest (e.g. neurology, gastroenterology, neonatology)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 12 years postgraduate clinical training/experience including broad experience in acute paediatrics and neonatology with strong clinical acumen.
- The specialist grade is characterised by a set of generic capabilities (PDF) that applicants must meet to be eligible. This generic capabilities framework outlines the capabilities that a doctor will need to evidence in order to enter the grade.
- Excellent team-working, leadership, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to child- and family-centred care.
- Skills in managing the acutely unwell child and communication with local and tertiary services
- Skills in managing extreme prematurity including intubation, managing acutely unwell infant including HIE
- Knowledge and recognition of child safeguarding and its management
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).
