Job summary
This is a full time substantive appointment for UHDB NHS Foundation Trust based at Derbyshire Children's Hospital at the Royal Derby Hospital, although other services are provided across all the Trust sites including the Queens Hospital Burton site and peripheral clinics at Ilkeston, Lichfield and Tamworth. It is not anticipated that this post will require any cross site working.
We are looking for a Paediatric Emergency trained doctor to join our flexible team and compliment the range of services provided. The appointee should have PEM grid training, or have paediatric subspecialty training via RCEM route, or be able to demonstrate equivalent training.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a comprehensive Paediatric Urgent and Emergency Care service to UHDB NHS Foundation Trust and the surrounding areas, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
Responsibility for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of your staff.
Provision of a resident consultant senior medical cover running the children's emergency department with consultant presence between 08.30 and 23.00 7 days per week (Winter hours are until 24.00 with a compensatory later start time)
Responsibility for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally & nationally as appropriate
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Childrens Emergency Department:
This is a purpose built department opened May 2009 that sees over 45,000 attendances per year. It won the CHKS award in 20015 for the UKs best emergency department and the co-located Observation unit has been used as a practice example by the RCPCH when rewriting the standards for SSPAUs. Most recently the Emergency department won the RCEM award 2017 for the Best Emergency Department team. We are an accredited Grid training site for Paediatric Emergency Medicine and are a founder member of the PERUKI clinical research network. We are active in this network and are currently participating in 3 trials.
We function as a single front door for all GP, 999 and self-referrals, and operate as a one stop shop. Clinicians in CED have admitting rights to the general paediatric ward. There is no separate childrens admissions unit. Our observation unit has 4 beds and one cubicle and allows us to observe certain patients for up to 8 hours. We also run an ambulatory care service from this unit.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of aPaediatric Urgent and Emergency Care servic
Develop interest to compliment current consultant team
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Childrens Emergency Department
Teaching & training of junior staff, medical students
To actively participate in both departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Childrens Emergency Department:
This is a purpose built department opened May 2009 that sees over 45,000 attendances per year. It won the CHKS award in 20015 for the UKs best emergency department and the co-located Observation unit has been used as a practice example by the RCPCH when rewriting the standards for SSPAUs. Most recently the Emergency department won the RCEM award 2017 for the Best Emergency Department team. We are an accredited Grid training site for Paediatric Emergency Medicine and are a founder member of the PERUKI clinical research network. We are active in this network and are currently participating in 3 trials.
We function as a single front door for all GP, 999 and self-referrals, and operate as a one stop shop. Clinicians in CED have admitting rights to the general paediatric ward. There is no separate childrens admissions unit. Our observation unit has 4 beds and one cubicle and allows us to observe certain patients for up to 8 hours. We also run an ambulatory care service from this unit.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of aPaediatric Urgent and Emergency Care servic
Develop interest to compliment current consultant team
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Childrens Emergency Department
Teaching & training of junior staff, medical students
To actively participate in both departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice at time of application.
- Full Membership of RCPCH or FRCEM
- Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview or equivalent
- Subspecialty training in PEM via RCPCH (grid) or RCEM or demonstrable equivalent training and experience.
- APLS provider, ATLS (or equivalent trauma course) provider
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
Desirable
- APLS/ ATLS (or equivalent) instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in Paediatric Urgent and Emergency Care service
- Comprehensive technical competence in paediatrics
- Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience of Procedural sedation
- Knowledge of USS
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Demonstrates clear understanding of current priorities in urgent and emergency care.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates.
- Commitment to participate in own appraisal.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice at time of application.
- Full Membership of RCPCH or FRCEM
- Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview or equivalent
- Subspecialty training in PEM via RCPCH (grid) or RCEM or demonstrable equivalent training and experience.
- APLS provider, ATLS (or equivalent trauma course) provider
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
Desirable
- APLS/ ATLS (or equivalent) instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in Paediatric Urgent and Emergency Care service
- Comprehensive technical competence in paediatrics
- Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience of Procedural sedation
- Knowledge of USS
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Demonstrates clear understanding of current priorities in urgent and emergency care.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates.
- Commitment to participate in own appraisal.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & 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
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).
