Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated trainee paediatrician (ST4 or above) with an interest in Service Development
and Simulation to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Childrens
Hospital as one of two Paediatric Simulation Fellows.
The
Paediatric Simulation Fellows will receive support locally in the Trust from
a mentor/supervisor who has an interest in simulation. The Simulation Fellows
will be encouraged to attend courses relevant to medical teaching and
simulation and to enhance their knowledge and understanding during this post. They will be expected to organise, run and
feedback weekly simulation sessions in different departments, work closely
with the simulation team based at St. Jamess Hospital who have access to
high fidelity simulation equipment and the other sim fellows in the trust.
This
post will be non-clinical during daytime working with a full on call
commitment to general paediatrics or neonatology.
Applications
are open to trainee paediatricians:
- At ST4 or above
- Working full time or
less-than-full-time
- With a national training number
- With full GMC registration
- Ideally
applicants would also have
- GIC and be an instructor on
NLS/APLS or has evidence of experience in teaching sim
This
is a fixed-term role for 12 months to commence September 2023 or March 2024.
The role would be undertaken out of training and therefore this post is
likely to extend the trainees completion of training (CCT) date
Main duties of the job
The
Paediatric Simulation Fellows generic role will include:
Run regularly in-situ simulation
sessions across the Childrens Hospital including the MDT and provide debrief
and feedback following the sessions and disseminate learning points to the
wider departments.
Helping with induction in
particular skills teaching sessions.
Spend some time in patient safety/
clinical governance around huddles and druggles.
Work with the other sim fellows in
the trust to create some collaborative sessions, team working and improve
interdepartmental working.
Attend human factors training
Education Lead for Junior Doctors
Forum and work with the chair and co-chair of the JDF.
Help with sim faculty development.
Help on regional sim courses YIPS
and HELP which have sessions run in Leeds.
On call commitment in General
Paediatrics or neonatology
Within
neonatology there is a particular emphasis on utilising simulation to aid our
active QI programme helping us develop new guidelines, review our practice
and work with our maternity colleagues.
About us
The
Leeds Childrens Hospital has an annual budget of £103 million, inpatient bed
base of 286 beds, and delivers 102,000 outpatient appointments and 20,000
inpatient and day case episodes. The majority of this activity is on the
Leeds General Infirmary site, however there is a Neonatal unit based on the
St James Hospital site. The Leeds Childrens Hospital employs a total of 116
consultants providing general, specialist and supra-regional childrens
medical and surgical services. Inpatient, day case and outpatient services
are mainly provided at the LGI.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Yorkshire
trainee paediatrician (ST4 or above) with an interest in Service Development
and Simulation to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Childrens
Hospital as one of two Paediatric Simulation Fellows.
The
Paediatric Simulation Fellows will receive support locally in the Trust from
a mentor/supervisor who has an interest in simulation. The Simulation Fellows
will be encouraged to attend courses relevant to medical teaching and
simulation and to enhance their knowledge and understanding during this
post. They will be expected to
organise, run and feedback weekly simulation sessions in different
departments, work closely with the simulation team based at St. James who
have access to high fidelity simulation equipment and the other sim fellows
in the trust. Within neonatology this
post will have a significant focus on utilising simulation as part of our QI
work.
Both
posts will have relative flexibility allowing successful candidates to
develop their own interests as well, meaning much of the post is
self-directed. There is an expectation that successful applicants will
present their work at various simulation meetings and national specialty
meetings e.g. RCPCH, BAPM. This post will be non-clinical during daytime
working with a full on call commitment to general paediatrics or neonatology.
The
Simulation Fellows role will include:
Run regularly in-situ simulation
sessions across the Childrens Hospital including the MDT and provide debrief
and feedback following the sessions and disseminate learning points to the
wider departments.
Helping with induction in
particular skills teaching sessions.
Spend some time in patient safety/
clinical governance around huddles and druggles.
Work with the other sim fellows in
the trust to create some collaborative sessions, team working and improve
interdepartmental working.
Attend human factors training
Education Lead for Junior Doctors
Forum and work with the new chair and co-chair of the JDF.
Help with sim faculty development.
Help on regional sim courses YIPS
and HELP which have sessions run in Leeds.
On call commitment in General
Paediatrics/Neonatology
This
list is not exhaustive!
The
role suits trainees who:
Are motivated to change and improve
training at Leeds Childrens Hospital by establishing and expanding the
in-situ simulation
Are comfortable working in
uncertain environments and across traditional boundaries
Relish the opportunity to develop
their own ideas and initiatives
Are committed to and passionate
about improving the NHS.
This
post will be non-clinical during daytime working with a full on call
commitment to general paediatrics or neonatology.
Applications
are open to trainee paediatricians:
At ST4 or above
Working full time or
less-than-full-time
With a national training number
With full GMC registration.
Ideally
applicants would also have:
GIC and be an instructor on
NLS/APLS or has evidence of experience in teaching sim.
This
is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken out of
training and therefore, this post is likely to extend the trainees
completion of training (CCT) date.
This should be discussed with the trainees educational supervisor and
training programme director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Yorkshire
trainee paediatrician (ST4 or above) with an interest in Service Development
and Simulation to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Childrens
Hospital as one of two Paediatric Simulation Fellows.
The
Paediatric Simulation Fellows will receive support locally in the Trust from
a mentor/supervisor who has an interest in simulation. The Simulation Fellows
will be encouraged to attend courses relevant to medical teaching and
simulation and to enhance their knowledge and understanding during this
post. They will be expected to
organise, run and feedback weekly simulation sessions in different
departments, work closely with the simulation team based at St. James who
have access to high fidelity simulation equipment and the other sim fellows
in the trust. Within neonatology this
post will have a significant focus on utilising simulation as part of our QI
work.
Both
posts will have relative flexibility allowing successful candidates to
develop their own interests as well, meaning much of the post is
self-directed. There is an expectation that successful applicants will
present their work at various simulation meetings and national specialty
meetings e.g. RCPCH, BAPM. This post will be non-clinical during daytime
working with a full on call commitment to general paediatrics or neonatology.
The
Simulation Fellows role will include:
Run regularly in-situ simulation
sessions across the Childrens Hospital including the MDT and provide debrief
and feedback following the sessions and disseminate learning points to the
wider departments.
Helping with induction in
particular skills teaching sessions.
Spend some time in patient safety/
clinical governance around huddles and druggles.
Work with the other sim fellows in
the trust to create some collaborative sessions, team working and improve
interdepartmental working.
Attend human factors training
Education Lead for Junior Doctors
Forum and work with the new chair and co-chair of the JDF.
Help with sim faculty development.
Help on regional sim courses YIPS
and HELP which have sessions run in Leeds.
On call commitment in General
Paediatrics/Neonatology
This
list is not exhaustive!
The
role suits trainees who:
Are motivated to change and improve
training at Leeds Childrens Hospital by establishing and expanding the
in-situ simulation
Are comfortable working in
uncertain environments and across traditional boundaries
Relish the opportunity to develop
their own ideas and initiatives
Are committed to and passionate
about improving the NHS.
This
post will be non-clinical during daytime working with a full on call
commitment to general paediatrics or neonatology.
Applications
are open to trainee paediatricians:
At ST4 or above
Working full time or
less-than-full-time
With a national training number
With full GMC registration.
Ideally
applicants would also have:
GIC and be an instructor on
NLS/APLS or has evidence of experience in teaching sim.
This
is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken out of
training and therefore, this post is likely to extend the trainees
completion of training (CCT) date.
This should be discussed with the trainees educational supervisor and
training programme director.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with and hold a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Advanced Paediatric and Newborn Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- At least 4 years experience in paediatrics by the time of intended start date
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with and hold a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Advanced Paediatric and Newborn Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- At least 4 years experience in paediatrics by the time of intended start date
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).
