Job summary
The appointee will work on Rainbow Ward, the Local Neonatal Unit, the Paediatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and Outpatients Clinics. The appointee will be responsible for: Ward Rounds on Rainbow and the Local Neonatal Unit, seeing children in the PECC in a timely fashion, attending to any emergencies immediately, including on Labour Ward, Outpatient Clinics (all of those are off site and into the community at various sites) and Child protection assessments under Consultant supervision The Child Health Directorate sits within the Surgical Division and the directorate covers all areas of Paediatric and Child Health services in both Acute and Community settings.
Main duties of the job
Close relationships at management level are in place between the Acute, community and mental health providers to promote integrated child health services across both hospital and community sectors. You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice.
An Enhanced DBS with Children's barred list will be completed for the successful candidate
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals 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.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will work on Rainbow Ward, the Local Neonatal Unit, the Paediatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and Outpatients Clinics. The appointee will be responsible for: Ward Rounds on Rainbow and the Local Neonatal Unit, seeing children in the PECC in a timely fashion, attending to any emergencies immediately, including on Labour Ward, Outpatient Clinics (all of those are off site and into the community at various sites) and Child protection assessments under Consultant supervision The Child Health Directorate sits within the Surgical Division and the directorate covers all areas of Paediatric and Child Health services in both Acute and Community settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will work on Rainbow Ward, the Local Neonatal Unit, the Paediatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and Outpatients Clinics. The appointee will be responsible for: Ward Rounds on Rainbow and the Local Neonatal Unit, seeing children in the PECC in a timely fashion, attending to any emergencies immediately, including on Labour Ward, Outpatient Clinics (all of those are off site and into the community at various sites) and Child protection assessments under Consultant supervision The Child Health Directorate sits within the Surgical Division and the directorate covers all areas of Paediatric and Child Health services in both Acute and Community settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- OET/IELTS
- M.B., Ch.B or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent
- NLS or equivalent
- Safeguarding Qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience as SHO or higher in Paediatrics (equivalent experience considered)
- Experience must include General Paediatrics and Level 2 Neonates
- Safeguarding experience
Desirable
- Tertiary Neonatal experience
- APLS Instructor
- NLS Instructor
- Safeguarding Level 3 training
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
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional societies e.g. RCPCH/ISPAD
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research, presentations and publications of original studies, review articles, etc. relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Additional
Essential
- You must hold a current and in date valid driving licence or be able to provide alternative means of transport when providingemer-gency and domiciliary care to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme
- Satisfactory medical clearance from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Trusts Occupational Health Physician
Desirable
- Driving licence and own car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- OET/IELTS
- M.B., Ch.B or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent
- NLS or equivalent
- Safeguarding Qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience as SHO or higher in Paediatrics (equivalent experience considered)
- Experience must include General Paediatrics and Level 2 Neonates
- Safeguarding experience
Desirable
- Tertiary Neonatal experience
- APLS Instructor
- NLS Instructor
- Safeguarding Level 3 training
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
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional societies e.g. RCPCH/ISPAD
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research, presentations and publications of original studies, review articles, etc. relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Additional
Essential
- You must hold a current and in date valid driving licence or be able to provide alternative means of transport when providingemer-gency and domiciliary care to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme
- Satisfactory medical clearance from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Trusts Occupational Health Physician
Desirable
- Driving licence and own car
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
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
