Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatrician
(ST4 or above) with an interest in Paediatric Diabetes to join Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust, Childrens Hospital, as a Paediatric Diabetes Fellow for a
period of 12 months commencing September 2024.
This
post would be suitable for a trainee requesting an Out of Programme Pause from
training who would like to train in the care of children and young people with
diabetes
Main duties of the job
The
Paediatric Diabetes Fellows role will include:
Clinical management of inpatients with diabetes, both newly diagnosed and with
known diabetes
Out-patient diabetes clinics alongside the multi-disciplinary team. This
successful applicant will become proficient in the use of all aspects of
diabetes related technologies including hybrid closed loops.
Attendance at multi-disciplinary team meetings (twice weekly), including
monthly quality assurance and improvement meeting.
Participation in a diabetes quality improvement project with the MDT
Support diabetes education for ward staff as
well as medical, nursing, dietetic, psychology and play students
Participate in and contribute to departmental education sessions Support diabetes-based
research
On call commitment in General Paediatrics
The
role suits trainees who are:
Motivated to learn about all aspects of caring for children and young people
with diabetes and their families.
Wish to work with a highly motivated and very experienced diabetes team, with
the goal of providing the best diabetes care to all.
Wish to apply for (or to complete if already commenced) the RCPCH Special
Interest Module in Diabetes Special Interest (SPIN) module application guidance
| RCPCH Diabetes SPIN 2021.pdf (rcpch.ac.uk)
This post will be clinical with the diabetes
team during daytime working with full on call commitment to general
paediatrics.
About us
Leeds
Childrens Hospital has one of the largest Children and Young Peoples Diabetes
Services in the country and cares for over 530 children, young people and their
families living with diabetes. The service is expanding quickly and has seen a
steady increase in the numbers over the last 5 years. We receive local
referrals from the surrounding areas and regional referrals from all over the
country.
We
have a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of doctors, specialist
nurses, dietitians, clinical psychologists, play therapists and youth workers.
Our service is nationally and internationally recognised as a centre of
excellence for diabetes care in children and young people and prides itself in
providing the highest quality of care.
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
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
Applications
are open to trainee paediatricians or those who have achieved CCT:
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 APLS
This
is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken out of
training (if applicable) and therefore this post will extend the trainees
completion of training (CCT) date if in a training programme. This should be
discussed with the trainees educational supervisor and training programme
director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
Applications
are open to trainee paediatricians or those who have achieved CCT:
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 APLS
This
is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken out of
training (if applicable) and therefore this post will extend the trainees
completion of training (CCT) date if in a training programme. 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
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
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 Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- At least 4 years experience in paediatrics by the time of intended start date
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST4+ competencies in paediatric medicine
- Evidence of achievement of competencies, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
- make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
- Evidence of self-reflective practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
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 Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- At least 4 years experience in paediatrics by the time of intended start date
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST4+ competencies in paediatric medicine
- Evidence of achievement of competencies, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
- make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
- Evidence of self-reflective practice
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
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).
