Job summary
The post holder will actively contribute to the delivery of the Paediatric service within the directorate and to maintain a high standard of care. The successful applicant will be expected to play a full part in complying with all aspects of clinical governance.
The post is based at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI) in Wigan, with services provided at Leigh Infirmary, the outpatient department at the Thomas Linacre Centre in Wigan and a range of other community centres in the borough. The plan below is an indicative job plan.
The post-holder participates in the 1:9 on call rota.The daytime work is allocated by our rota co-ordinator.
Duties include PECC, Rainbow Ward, Local Neonatal Unit and Outpatients. The post-holder will be supported to develop a special interest. 1.5 SPA session is rostered per week. Fullshift, compliant rota shared among the 9 middle grade paediatricians.
Main duties of the job
Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics & Neonates
WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
1 x Permanent Post
We are looking to appoint a permanent Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics and Neonates.
An Enhanced DBS with Children's barred list will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
For overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining aCoS for the post on the GOV.UK website.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible for:Ward Rounds on Rainbow and the Local Neonatal Unit.
Seeing children in the PECC and POAU in a timely fashion.
Attending to any emergencies immediately, including on Labour WardOutpatient Clinics (all of those are off site and into the community at various sites)
Child protection assessments under Consultant supervisionPaediatric surgical facilities are on the RAEI site as is the Accident and Emergency Department for the Wigan and Leigh district.
This has been redeveloped and includes a self-contained Paediatric Emergency care centre. All acute childrens admissions are seen here; it includes an assessment area with 8 cubicles.Rainbow Ward is a purpose built 34 bedded integrated medical and surgical Ward. It also houses an Observation Area.Paediatric Community Audiology Services are based in a designated purpose-built Childrens Hearing Centre with close links with Education services for children with hearing impairments, this is headed by a Consultant in Paediatric Audiology.Community Child Health Services are provided from a number of health centres, community clinics and mainstream and special schools along with the hospital outpatient facilities at Thomas Linacreand Leigh.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible for:Ward Rounds on Rainbow and the Local Neonatal Unit.
Seeing children in the PECC and POAU in a timely fashion.
Attending to any emergencies immediately, including on Labour WardOutpatient Clinics (all of those are off site and into the community at various sites)
Child protection assessments under Consultant supervisionPaediatric surgical facilities are on the RAEI site as is the Accident and Emergency Department for the Wigan and Leigh district.
This has been redeveloped and includes a self-contained Paediatric Emergency care centre. All acute childrens admissions are seen here; it includes an assessment area with 8 cubicles.Rainbow Ward is a purpose built 34 bedded integrated medical and surgical Ward. It also houses an Observation Area.Paediatric Community Audiology Services are based in a designated purpose-built Childrens Hearing Centre with close links with Education services for children with hearing impairments, this is headed by a Consultant in Paediatric Audiology.Community Child Health Services are provided from a number of health centres, community clinics and mainstream and special schools along with the hospital outpatient facilities at Thomas Linacreand Leigh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- M.B., Ch.B or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
- Safeguarding qualification or equivalent experience
- NLS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience as SHO or higher in Paediatrics (equivalent experience considered)
- Experience must include General Paediatrics and appropriate Neonates
- Safeguarding experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Well organised
- Interest in gaining further experience in Paediatrics
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- M.B., Ch.B or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
- Safeguarding qualification or equivalent experience
- NLS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience as SHO or higher in Paediatrics (equivalent experience considered)
- Experience must include General Paediatrics and appropriate Neonates
- Safeguarding experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Well organised
- Interest in gaining further experience in Paediatrics
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
