Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
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Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced doctor to join our Emergency Department (ED) team. These are fixed term positions for 6-12 months, available from February/March 2023, within a tier of doctors who provide 24/7 middle grade cover for the 60,000 patients who attend our ED each year.
As one of the UKs busiest Paediatric Emergency Departments we see a broad case-mix of common and specialist conditions and our Trust is the designated Paediatric Major Trauma Centre within the West Midlands Trauma Network.
20% of hours within the job plans for these posts will be available to work on and deliver world class, high level projects within the post holders chosen fields. Potential subject areas for projects will include education/simulation, trauma, quality improvement, research and integrated care.
You will be part of a friendly and dedicated team of 9 Consultants, 5 Specialty Doctors/Senior Clinical Fellows (including this post), 4 senior Specialist Trainees (from Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics), 9 ST2/3s, 2 Clinical Fellows and 3 Teaching Fellows. We are also proud of our ongoing development of Advanced Nursing Practice within the ED.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr. Kate McKay, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (kate.mackay4@nhs.net or via the departmental secretaries on 0121 333 9515/9516)
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be an integral part of the clinical team and will carry out the following duties:
Reception, examination, diagnosis, resuscitation, treatment and management of patients in the Emergency Department until appropriate transfer to inpatient facility or discharge home.
Supervision of more junior medical staff in the Emergency Department.
Participation in the Trust Major Incident Procedure.
Participation in delivering teaching to undergraduate students attached to the Department.
Participation in clinical audit and governance and research within the department.
Development of clinical guidelines.
Attendance at departmental meetings as appropriate.
Development of a role in management, leadership and training.
Participation in annual NHS appraisal.
Project work will be supervised by the relevant ED leads and early discussion with them on appointment is encouraged.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Details
Date posted
25 October 2022
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty registrar
Salary
£51,017 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9284-BC073-22
Job locations
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
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