Job summary
This is a fixed term post of 12 months duration due tocommence July 2025for Derbyshire Children's based at the Royal Derby Hospital, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Any applicant unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed; modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Associate Director, but the out of hours commitment is fixed.
Main duties of the job
This is an amazing opportunity to take advantage of an exciting new post designed to help provide out of hours support at senior decision maker level in a award winning dedicated Children's emergency department who see over 36,000 children per year.
All posts come with the opportunity and supervision to develop an interest within the department and areideally suited to a ST4 equivalent doctor to decide if a career in PEM is for them and they wish to apply for Grid training in future OR a post CCT fellowshipenabling successful candidates to develop and complete a project that will help make them more competitive in the Consultant Job Market.
Simulation fellow:
To help develop and deliver a multi-disciplinary high fidelity simulation programme
- Contribute to and develop the current simulations occurring in the department.
- Instruct on in house Paediatric AIM, PLS, APLS courses
- Facilitate simulation based training events with the clinical skills teams.
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, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest 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.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of the Paediatric Service with regard to Emergency and Neonatal intensive care
To support the senior decision making in the Childrens Emergency Department.
Teaching & training of junior staff, medical students
To actively participate in both departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance &
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of the Paediatric Service with regard to Emergency and Neonatal intensive care
To support the senior decision making in the Childrens Emergency Department.
Teaching & training of junior staff, medical students
To actively participate in both departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance &
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 a license to practice at time of application
- APLS Provider
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
Desirable
- APLS instructor
- ATLS/ETC provider
- Full RCPCH membership
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards 'Good medical Practice'
- Evidence of achievement of core ST1-ST3 competencies or equivalent for general paediatrics and neonates.
- 4 years full-time postgraduate experience including a minimum of 3 years SHO or equivalent level and 1 year at Middle Grade/Registrar level
- Minimum one year UK experience
- Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in paediatrics and neonatal care.
- 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 at ST4/Specialty Doctor level or equivalent
- Understands key indicators influencing emergency care
- Experience of managing major trauma
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical decision making and managing risk.
Desirable
- Understanding of the strategies required to meet quality indicators e.g. 4 hour wait
Teaching / Audit Experience
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience of teaching junior doctors and medical students
- Evidence of active participation in Audit
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
- Experience in facilitating simulations
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for Paediatric Emergency research.
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Membership of PERUKI
- Evidence of active participation in research
- GCP or equivalent trained
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 a license to practice at time of application
- APLS Provider
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
Desirable
- APLS instructor
- ATLS/ETC provider
- Full RCPCH membership
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards 'Good medical Practice'
- Evidence of achievement of core ST1-ST3 competencies or equivalent for general paediatrics and neonates.
- 4 years full-time postgraduate experience including a minimum of 3 years SHO or equivalent level and 1 year at Middle Grade/Registrar level
- Minimum one year UK experience
- Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in paediatrics and neonatal care.
- 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 at ST4/Specialty Doctor level or equivalent
- Understands key indicators influencing emergency care
- Experience of managing major trauma
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical decision making and managing risk.
Desirable
- Understanding of the strategies required to meet quality indicators e.g. 4 hour wait
Teaching / Audit Experience
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience of teaching junior doctors and medical students
- Evidence of active participation in Audit
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
- Experience in facilitating simulations
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for Paediatric Emergency research.
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Membership of PERUKI
- Evidence of active participation in research
- GCP or equivalent trained
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
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).
