Job summary
JOB SUMMARYApplications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology. This is a replacement post which will enhance the current establishment of the Paediatric Neurology Team and the Childrens Hospital within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL).
The Leicester Paediatric Neurology Service is based in the Leicester Children's Hospital at the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI). The paediatric neurology team provides secondary and tertiary services to the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) communities in addition to working in partnership with surrounding NHS Trusts to provide specialist care to patients.
This post is fixed term for a period of 12 months and sub speciality experience in Paediatric Neurology would be beneficial. The appointment will be full time i.e. 40 hours per week and includes participation on the children's hospital on call rota.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Provide support to the consultants in outpatient and inpatient care of paediatric neurology patients including conducting supervised outpatient clinics- To work with general paediatric colleagues and the Neurology SPR to provide middle grade daytime cover for neurology patients.- To participate in the general paediatric on call rota covering the paediatric medical wards- To arrange for admissions and Investigations for neurology patients and liaise with other specialists locally and nationally as appropriate.- To help with administrative work of the consultants including liaising with GPs, community paediatricians, epilepsy nurses, Local government and others.- To participate in audit, research and educational activities and maintain CPD.
The candidate should ideally have completed training in general paediatrics. Those with sub speciality experience in paediatric neurology would be preferred. This would be an ideal job for post CCST candidates looking for developing sub speciality interest in paediatric neurology.
About us
Leicester Children's Hospital at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust provides:? Secondary Paediatric Services to just over one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR);? Tertiary Paediatric Services to the population of LLR and patients from surrounding counties;? Quaternary Paediatric Services (e.g. Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and ECMO) to the population of LLR and patients from across the country.The Children's Hospital forms part of UHL's Women and Children's Clinical Management Group (CMG). Children's services and the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) are located at the LRI.Leicester Children's Hospital is staffed by a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team who provide high quality care to all patients in a variety of specialties including emergency, elective and specialised services for children and families within and outside of the East Midlands.Within the Children's Hospital there are 96 beds comprising 12 Day Care beds, 78 Inpatient beds and 6 commissioned HDU beds in addition to 8 PICU beds and 12 Cardiology beds (which includes 2 HDU beds)The Children's Hospital has an annual income of £38.2 million from patient care activities; including 4,300 day cases, 940 elective spell, 5,900 emergency admissions and 41,500 outpatient attendances within the hospital per annum.The hospital has an establishment of 454 WTE including 258 Nursing staff, 105 Medical staff and 72 administrative staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREASService Delivery & Development To provide general paediatric neurology outpatient and inpatient services. To work collaboratively with the paediatric neurology team and other services. To instigate and participate in clinical audits. To participate in medical education, teaching and training. To work with the team to develop and review protocols of care. To participate in MDT meetings. To actively ensure the appropriate safeguarding of patients.Governance (E.g. NHSLA, CQC, Audit) To work effectively with the CMG clinical quality & safety co-ordinator to identify and reduce risk, incidents and complaints to ensure that the team learn from any such occurrences to improve patient safety.Patient/Customer Service To be responsible for ensuring that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered by example and mentorship. To ensure that parents and children become expert in their own care.Research To instigate and participate in clinical audits. To support the paediatric research profile.Budget To work with the clinical and management teams to deliver the service within budget.Policy The post holder will be expected to comply with national and local polices, DOH and NICE guidance where applicable. The post holder will additionally be expected to be fully engaged with the clinical and managerial teams to develop policies locally where appropriate.Communications To communicate effectively with clinical and managerial staff at all levels, patients and their families/carers.
Training
Training will be given in the care and management of children with a wide range of neurological problems and the applicant will be encouraged to attend national and international meetings.
Training will be provided to contribute to completing learning outcomes outlined in the RCPCH Paediatric Neurology Sub-Specialty Syllabus
This post may contribute towards the obligatory training module for epilepsy and neuromuscular disease in children as part of the higher specialist training in paediatric neurology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREASService Delivery & Development To provide general paediatric neurology outpatient and inpatient services. To work collaboratively with the paediatric neurology team and other services. To instigate and participate in clinical audits. To participate in medical education, teaching and training. To work with the team to develop and review protocols of care. To participate in MDT meetings. To actively ensure the appropriate safeguarding of patients.Governance (E.g. NHSLA, CQC, Audit) To work effectively with the CMG clinical quality & safety co-ordinator to identify and reduce risk, incidents and complaints to ensure that the team learn from any such occurrences to improve patient safety.Patient/Customer Service To be responsible for ensuring that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered by example and mentorship. To ensure that parents and children become expert in their own care.Research To instigate and participate in clinical audits. To support the paediatric research profile.Budget To work with the clinical and management teams to deliver the service within budget.Policy The post holder will be expected to comply with national and local polices, DOH and NICE guidance where applicable. The post holder will additionally be expected to be fully engaged with the clinical and managerial teams to develop policies locally where appropriate.Communications To communicate effectively with clinical and managerial staff at all levels, patients and their families/carers.
Training
Training will be given in the care and management of children with a wide range of neurological problems and the applicant will be encouraged to attend national and international meetings.
Training will be provided to contribute to completing learning outcomes outlined in the RCPCH Paediatric Neurology Sub-Specialty Syllabus
This post may contribute towards the obligatory training module for epilepsy and neuromuscular disease in children as part of the higher specialist training in paediatric neurology.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or Equivalent
Desirable
- Sub speciality training in paediatric Neurology
Experience
Essential
- Core general paediatric competence at Registrar level
- Experience in Paediatric Neurology
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
- Basic knowledge of neurophysiology
- Experience of participating in on call rotas
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Personal integrity and reliability
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Liaison with other sub specialities and development of links
- Desire to develop the post into a link between general paediatrics and sub speciality
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Knowledge of audit and basic principles of research
Desirable
- Publications and research experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake neurological examination and procedures like spinal tap
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Experience in teaching medical students and undergraduates
Desirable
- Development of paediatric neurology teaching programme with consultants and specialist registrars
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically able to undertake the role and participate in on call rotas
Desirable
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or Equivalent
Desirable
- Sub speciality training in paediatric Neurology
Experience
Essential
- Core general paediatric competence at Registrar level
- Experience in Paediatric Neurology
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
- Basic knowledge of neurophysiology
- Experience of participating in on call rotas
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Personal integrity and reliability
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Liaison with other sub specialities and development of links
- Desire to develop the post into a link between general paediatrics and sub speciality
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Knowledge of audit and basic principles of research
Desirable
- Publications and research experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake neurological examination and procedures like spinal tap
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Experience in teaching medical students and undergraduates
Desirable
- Development of paediatric neurology teaching programme with consultants and specialist registrars
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically able to undertake the role and participate in on call rotas
Desirable
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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).
