Job summary
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is welcoming applicants to join an enthusiastic team in the acute paediatric department which forms a part of county-wide paediatric services in Cumbria alongside community paediatric and specialist services. We seek to appoint applicants who are interested in the diversity of clinical opportunities that are available to those working within a District General Hospital. The aim of the dynamic and constantly developing team is to adapt a vision for modern paediatric department where holistic approach and close collaboration with both primary and tertiary healthcare services is a paramount in the care for the children and their families. The trust advocates its values of kindness, respect, ambition and collaboration which are strongly promoted within the Paediatric Department.
Please note this role is based at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven
Main duties of the job
Trust Registrars work alongside Paediatric Consultants and junior trainees in a rota that includes day and night shifts and is fully EWTD compliant. The applicant's primary responsibility is to provide Tier 2 (middle-grade) support in the Assessment of Children referred to the SSPAU as well as providing inpatient care for those requiring inpatient admissions.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultants, Middle Grade Doctors, Junior Trainees and Nurse Practitioners all provide direct clinical care for children referred to hospital. For Middle Grade this involves resident shifts incl. weekends. Access to immediate consultant advice and support is available 24 hrs a day 7 days a week.
General Responsibilities include:
- The assessment and management of acute paediatric patients presenting to the unit for assessment and/or admission.
- The provision of experienced paediatric support to the emergency department and resuscitation area, when required. This includes attendance to the resuscitation bay.
- The provision of advanced neonatal resuscitation cover to the Consultant-led maternity unit.
- Middle grade paediatric cover of a level 1 SCBU, Transitional Care and Postnatal ward.
- Supervision of Junior Staff and PNPs
- Supporting junior doctors to maintain high standards of communication by attending handover and supporting discharge process
- General Paediatric outpatient clinics - 2 Clinics every 6 weeks
- Participation in teaching of Junior doctors and nursing staff
Middle Grade Doctors are supported to participate in research and educational activities as part of their professional development. The development of speciality interests will actively be encouraged by the department and can be supported by either the special interests of the consultants within the unit or our visiting tertiary consultants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultants, Middle Grade Doctors, Junior Trainees and Nurse Practitioners all provide direct clinical care for children referred to hospital. For Middle Grade this involves resident shifts incl. weekends. Access to immediate consultant advice and support is available 24 hrs a day 7 days a week.
General Responsibilities include:
- The assessment and management of acute paediatric patients presenting to the unit for assessment and/or admission.
- The provision of experienced paediatric support to the emergency department and resuscitation area, when required. This includes attendance to the resuscitation bay.
- The provision of advanced neonatal resuscitation cover to the Consultant-led maternity unit.
- Middle grade paediatric cover of a level 1 SCBU, Transitional Care and Postnatal ward.
- Supervision of Junior Staff and PNPs
- Supporting junior doctors to maintain high standards of communication by attending handover and supporting discharge process
- General Paediatric outpatient clinics - 2 Clinics every 6 weeks
- Participation in teaching of Junior doctors and nursing staff
Middle Grade Doctors are supported to participate in research and educational activities as part of their professional development. The development of speciality interests will actively be encouraged by the department and can be supported by either the special interests of the consultants within the unit or our visiting tertiary consultants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent, EPLS or APLS/NLS or other accredited life support course.
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 2 written and clinical.
- MRCPCH Part 1 or equivalent Level 2 Child Protection
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years paediatric experience
- Capable of providing out of hours middle grade cover to the Paediatric/Neonatal Unit
- Practical experience in resuscitation and stabilisation of premature babies
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year in multidisciplinary environment equivalent to United Kingdom paediatric experience and achieved all the competencies of an ST2-3 doctor.
- Broad general paediatric and neonatal experience.
- Experience in child protection
- Experience in research. GCP training.
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration and a licence to practice (or eligibility to apply for by proposed start date)
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC Standards of Good Medical Practice; Or able to demonstrate achievement of the necessary equivalent competencies
- Evidence of achievement of SHO competencies in paediatrics at the time of application.
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: - ? Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English ? Applicants have scores in the academic IELTS or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC Specialty Training Programmes If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit in to the examples above evidence should be provided
Professional Behaviour
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department
- Knows own professional/clinical limitations
Governance
Essential
- Clinical governance: capacity to be alert to dangers of problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations
- Audit: evidence of active participation of audit
Career Progression
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development
- Demonstrate evidence of career development (examples of evidence of additional qualifications/prizes audit/research projects, attendance of meetings/courses. Membership of professional bodies)
- Demonstrates an interest in the specialty required for the job and a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
Communication Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others perspective
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
Probity
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: demonstrates a non judgemental approach to others; capacity to take responsibility for own actions: displays honesty, integrity and awareness of confidentiality
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Minimum 3 years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) with at least 2 years in Paediatrics
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent, EPLS or APLS/NLS or other accredited life support course.
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 2 written and clinical.
- MRCPCH Part 1 or equivalent Level 2 Child Protection
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years paediatric experience
- Capable of providing out of hours middle grade cover to the Paediatric/Neonatal Unit
- Practical experience in resuscitation and stabilisation of premature babies
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year in multidisciplinary environment equivalent to United Kingdom paediatric experience and achieved all the competencies of an ST2-3 doctor.
- Broad general paediatric and neonatal experience.
- Experience in child protection
- Experience in research. GCP training.
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration and a licence to practice (or eligibility to apply for by proposed start date)
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC Standards of Good Medical Practice; Or able to demonstrate achievement of the necessary equivalent competencies
- Evidence of achievement of SHO competencies in paediatrics at the time of application.
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: - ? Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English ? Applicants have scores in the academic IELTS or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC Specialty Training Programmes If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit in to the examples above evidence should be provided
Professional Behaviour
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department
- Knows own professional/clinical limitations
Governance
Essential
- Clinical governance: capacity to be alert to dangers of problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations
- Audit: evidence of active participation of audit
Career Progression
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development
- Demonstrate evidence of career development (examples of evidence of additional qualifications/prizes audit/research projects, attendance of meetings/courses. Membership of professional bodies)
- Demonstrates an interest in the specialty required for the job and a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
Communication Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others perspective
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
Probity
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: demonstrates a non judgemental approach to others; capacity to take responsibility for own actions: displays honesty, integrity and awareness of confidentiality
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Minimum 3 years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) with at least 2 years in Paediatrics
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
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).
