Job summary
The Trust is looking to appoint 2 Post CCT Fellows to join its busy Paediatric department.
Applicants should hold a certificate of completion of specialist training in Paediatrics or equivalent and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and experience within the field of general paediatrics.
The successful candidate (s) will join a motivated and supportive team provide the consistent delivery of acute paediatric services across inpatient wards, paediatrics assessment unit (PAU), the Emergency Department (PED), out-patient services and provide on-call cover as part of the resident middle-grade on-call rota. The post will also provide independent general and specialist paediatric outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
Clinical: The Clinical Fellow colleagues will be responsible for both inpatient and outpatient work.
- Inpatient: The post holder will be expected to attend consultant ward rounds and will perform personal ward rounds on the patients admitted on call under the supervising consultant(s).
- Outpatient: The post holder will attend and run out patients general and speciality clinics independently (for SPIN holders) and will be supported to develop a special interest skills and competencies.
- On call rota: The post holder will be on call rota 1:12 resident.
The Post holder will have the opportunity to develop the managerial and leadership skills essential for the consultant role e.g. paediatric governance, teaching and supervision.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but will include:
- The Doctor will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
- Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
- Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetable
- Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but will include:
- The Doctor will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
- Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
- Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetable
- Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT
- CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent
- APLS or EPLS Certification
- MRCPCH or Equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Essential
- 4 or more years at ST4+ (or equivalent) in paediatrics with appropriate community paediatrics and neonatal experience
Desirable
- An appropriate higher Medical Degree
- Knowledge and skills which will enhance the spectrum of the specialist services provided in the Department
Communication
Essential
- Demonstratable written English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working
- IT Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT
- CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent
- APLS or EPLS Certification
- MRCPCH or Equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Essential
- 4 or more years at ST4+ (or equivalent) in paediatrics with appropriate community paediatrics and neonatal experience
Desirable
- An appropriate higher Medical Degree
- Knowledge and skills which will enhance the spectrum of the specialist services provided in the Department
Communication
Essential
- Demonstratable written English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working
- IT Skills
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).
