Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatric doctor to join our team as a fellow in simulation and education in paediatrics. This post is ideal for a senior Paediatric or Emergency Medicine trainee (ST3+) looking to develop their portfolio in leadership, education and management skills that will be invaluable to you as a new consultant.
Applicants will be supported in developing an area of interest from these available opportunities. We welcome all applicants to this post and are willing to discuss flexible working arrangements and flexible start dates. We run a self-rostered rota for all our clinical fellows.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will worktheir contracted hours on a dedicated Paediatric ED middle grade rota and will gain experience and training in managing medically unwell children as well as injured children in a busy Trauma Unit, which is part of the North East London Trauma Network. The successful candidate will be supported by a team of three Paediatric Emergency Medicine consultants and seventeen adult Emergency Medicine consultants, and will provide advice, teaching and supervision to more junior colleagues in the Paediatric Emergency Department.
About us
The paediatrics team at North Middlesex hospital has a well-established in-situ simulation programme from the inpatient unit. Within the paediatric ED, we have been eagerly increasing the simulation teaching where an active team of facilitators and equipment resources exist. The successful candidate will be involved in expanding the provision of education in the service and help develop more MDT learning opportunities within all relevant specialties.
The paediatric department is committed to training and education, and is recognised as one of the best training sites in London, winning the RCPCH 'PAFTA' for best training centre in 2017 and 2020. The successful applicant will be encouraged to attend weekly paediatric teaching and regional training days, and will also be expected to contribute to the provision of teaching to members of the multidisciplinary team. The trust runs major resuscitation courses and has a newly refurbished simulation suite with an active ED simulation faculty. The department has a strong drive towards Quality Improvement to shape the future of the department through guideline and pathway development and project work, with supported training for this. There is a lot of activity within the sphere of child protection and a wealth of senior experience in this area to learn from; we benefit from extremely close links with our local safeguarding team. The department is a member site of PERUKI participating in national and international research projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to;
- Provision and maintenance of a high standard of care for all patients in the Paediatric Emergency Department.
- Effective communication with medical and nursing staff of other disciplines, ancillary workers, and paramedics in the interest of achieving efficient management of patients.
- Providing intermediate level supervision for junior trainees.
- Participation in quality improvement within the service.
- Facilitating education of designated junior staffing, inclusive of the nursing staff within the department.
- Assisting the Consultant team in promoting health care to the departments patients in both a friendly and caring way.
- Having a leading role in resuscitation and trauma calls within the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to;
- Provision and maintenance of a high standard of care for all patients in the Paediatric Emergency Department.
- Effective communication with medical and nursing staff of other disciplines, ancillary workers, and paramedics in the interest of achieving efficient management of patients.
- Providing intermediate level supervision for junior trainees.
- Participation in quality improvement within the service.
- Facilitating education of designated junior staffing, inclusive of the nursing staff within the department.
- Assisting the Consultant team in promoting health care to the departments patients in both a friendly and caring way.
- Having a leading role in resuscitation and trauma calls within the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS equivalent
- Two years post registration
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience as a paediatric junior doctor
- Previous NHS Experience
Desirable
- Previous paediatric emergency experience
Professional Registration
Essential
- Appropriate GMC registration with a licence to practice
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to work flexibility to optimise departmental activity
Desirable
- Experience of providing teaching to multiprofessional colleagues
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Be able to accept and acknowledge limitations in decision making
- Be able to identify when senior support is required
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written and spoken English
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decisionmaking
Desirable
- Experience of audit / Quality Improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS equivalent
- Two years post registration
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience as a paediatric junior doctor
- Previous NHS Experience
Desirable
- Previous paediatric emergency experience
Professional Registration
Essential
- Appropriate GMC registration with a licence to practice
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to work flexibility to optimise departmental activity
Desirable
- Experience of providing teaching to multiprofessional colleagues
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Be able to accept and acknowledge limitations in decision making
- Be able to identify when senior support is required
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written and spoken English
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decisionmaking
Desirable
- Experience of audit / Quality Improvement
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).
