Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatrician
(ST4 or above) with an interest in Education to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals
NHS Trust, Childrens Hospital, as a SPRInT (Specialist Paediatric Regional
Innovative Training) Fellow for a period of 12 months commencing March 2026.
This
post would be suitable for a trainee who would like to train in the care of
neonates and in education. The Fellow post does count towards training and is
not an Out of Programme Post.
Brief
description of SPRInT
SPRInT
(Specialised Paediatric Regional Innovative Training) has been developed to
replace the PGDip and provide training for Yorkshire and Humber paediatric
trainees at ST5-ST6 (predominantly). The course covers all aspects of the
Progress Plus curriculum. The first year of the course was launched in
September 2023, so this is an exciting opportunity to be involved in developing
and designing the course. The course will be delivered in a hybrid format
utilising a combination of F2F and online sessions, utilising the software
Blackboard. Some of the course material will be delivered by external courses
but the majority will be in house.
There is administrative support to assist with the day
to day organising of the teaching days and will also be able to provide support
and training around the use of Blackboard
Main duties of the job
The
SPRInT Fellows role will include:
- Maintenance and optimisation of
educational material on Blackboard (alongside faculty)
- Creation of online
tutorials/evaluation of learning mirroring progress Plus competencies covered
in taught course
- Evaluation and appraisal of tutorials
for quality assurance
- Further development of online
learning environment and ad-hoc faculty support to incorporate virtual teaching
methods and resources into training
- Supporting the live on-line teaching
as session co-moderator
- Involvement in development,
advertising, and administration of SPRInT
On call commitment in Neonates
The
role suits trainees who are:
Motivated to be part of the development of the new Specialty Training Teaching
Programme called SPRInT.
This
post will be 50% clinical with the neonatal or general paediatric team and 50%
non-clinical during daytime working with full on call commitment to Neonates or
general paediatrics.
About us
The
SPRInT fellow post is attached to the neonatal unit at Leeds General Infirmary
and St Jamess University Hospital. The Neonatal unit is one of the largest
neonatal services in the UK and the team provide specialist care to around
1,600 newborn babies each year, many who need intensive care or surgery. The
neonatal service provides care to some of the most complex neonates including
cardiac care. The clinical component of the fellow post will be based at the
LGI, where there in neonatal intensive care, high dependency care and surgical
newborns and then also at St Jamess where there is a special care baby unit.
The
SPRInT Fellow will be working closely with Dr Mullins who is a neonatal
consultant in Leeds. She is also TPD Education lead for the Yorkshire and
Humber deanery and will support the SPRInT fellow in their role.
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
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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:
Prior experience in Education
This
is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken within
training (if applicable) and therefore will not 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:
Prior experience in Education
This
is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken within
training (if applicable) and therefore will not 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
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 3 years experience in paediatrics and able to work on the tier 2 rota in paediatrics or neonates.
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
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST4+ competencies in paediatric medicine
- Evidence of achievement of competencies, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice:
- 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
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- 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.
Desirable
- Have completed Core Progress Plus training or equivalent.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview
Desirable
- Medical Education Qualification
Person Specification
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 3 years experience in paediatrics and able to work on the tier 2 rota in paediatrics or neonates.
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
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST4+ competencies in paediatric medicine
- Evidence of achievement of competencies, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice:
- 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
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- 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.
Desirable
- Have completed Core Progress Plus training or equivalent.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview
Desirable
- Medical Education Qualification
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).
