Job summary
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is pleased to offer an exciting role of a clinical fellow within the Complications-related Excess Weight (CEW) service which is a NHS England funded Tier 3 Paediatric Obesity service.
This post (0.6 WTE) involves working within the NHS England commissioned multidisciplinary (MDT) service for children and young people with complications related to excess weight.
The East Midlands CEW MDT comprises of 3 Consultants, dietitian, physiotherapist , physio technical instructor, Clinical support workers clinical Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Specialist and a Social worker.
This post will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, which is one of the CEW MDT sites in the East Midlands with some cross site working.
The post holder will also be encouraged and supported to be involved in clinical projects and research activities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to actively engage and take part in the MDT CEW clinics at Leicester and involve in the virtual MDT meetings with the Spoke centres. This will involve taking clinical queries, offering appropriate advice, developing clinical pathways, engagement in clinical/QI projects, data collection and analysis.
The post holder will also be expected to participate in governance activities such as audit quality improvement project or guideline development.
The post holder will be encouraged to engage in clinical research projects and systematic reviews.
The post holder can also make use of opportunities to strengthen experience in clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes.
As a university teaching hospital, we have an active educational program within each of the departments and throughout the hospital. It is expected that the post holder will participate in and contribute to the departmentalteachings.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to actively engage and take part in the MDT CEW clinics at Leicester and involve in the virtual MDT meetings with the Spoke centres. This will involve taking clinical queries, offering appropriate advice, developing clinical pathways, engagement in clinical/QI projects, data collection and analysis.
Please review detailed job description for main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to actively engage and take part in the MDT CEW clinics at Leicester and involve in the virtual MDT meetings with the Spoke centres. This will involve taking clinical queries, offering appropriate advice, developing clinical pathways, engagement in clinical/QI projects, data collection and analysis.
Please review detailed job description for main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH Equivalent
Desirable
- Subspecialty Training in Paediatric Diabetes/Endocrinology
Experience
Essential
- Core general paediatric competence at Registrar level
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- oPersonal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills
- oAbility to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
- oCommitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of audit & basic principles of research
Desirable
- Publications & research experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH Equivalent
Desirable
- Subspecialty Training in Paediatric Diabetes/Endocrinology
Experience
Essential
- Core general paediatric competence at Registrar level
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- oPersonal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills
- oAbility to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
- oCommitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of audit & basic principles of research
Desirable
- Publications & research experience
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).
