Job summary
The work of the Sheffield Children's Emergency Department provides emergency services for children less than 16 years of age, and covers the whole range of emergency medicine problems and all grades of severity of conditions, from the most minor to the most major. Sheffield Children's hospital is a Major Trauma Centre. Approximately 60% of the workload is trauma, and 40% medical paediatrics.
There is an Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) adjacent to the Emergency Department for assessment by the acute medical, surgical and other specialty teams of patients referred by general practitioners. The unit allows investigation and observation for up to 24 hours with the aim of reducing unnecessary hospital admissions. This unit is open 24 hours per day throughout the year. The patients are the medical responsibility of the accepting team, but are nursed by staff from the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
The post offers a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a cohesive and dynamic team. As a Specialty doctor in paediatric emergency medicine (PEM) at Sheffield Children's Hospital you will be given the opportunity to develop skills in the management of the wide breadth of presentations to the Emergency Department, including major trauma. You will be actively encouraged to develop any non-clinical interests, including education, research and management, both within the department and the wider hospital community The post would be relevant for those seeking a career in PEM, in the Specialty and Specialist doctor roles.
The post holder would be responsible for the assessment and management of patients attending the emergency department. They would also be involved with supervising junior trainees working in the department.
The post holder would work as part of a middle grade / specialty doctors rota. This job gives you the opportunity to work flexibly, with self-rostering, some annualisation of working hours with the potential for reduced working during school holidays and quieter periods of the year.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst this is a non-training post, 1.5 SPA (for 10PA post) are allocated in the job plan for professional development, governance activity, teaching and rota management. This allows the successful candidate to gain further competencies in paediatric emergency medicine. This can be achieved through attendance in specialty clinics (e.g. fracture clinic) and other relevant learning opportunities. An educational supervisor/appraiser will be allocated, and it would be recommended that appraisal meetings are undertaken together with interim assessments on a regular basis. We would encourage the development of a personal portfolio, which will include a personal learning plan, and information about experience gained, learning opportunities and evidence of progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst this is a non-training post, 1.5 SPA (for 10PA post) are allocated in the job plan for professional development, governance activity, teaching and rota management. This allows the successful candidate to gain further competencies in paediatric emergency medicine. This can be achieved through attendance in specialty clinics (e.g. fracture clinic) and other relevant learning opportunities. An educational supervisor/appraiser will be allocated, and it would be recommended that appraisal meetings are undertaken together with interim assessments on a regular basis. We would encourage the development of a personal portfolio, which will include a personal learning plan, and information about experience gained, learning opportunities and evidence of progress.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Experience/ Entry Criteria
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- MRCPCH, MRCEM or equivalent
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in either paediatric or emergency medicine training programme or as a fixed term specialty trainee or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
- APLS or equivalent
- Good general medical knowledge in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Basic assessment skills of children presenting with illness and injury
- Able to initiate the leadership of a major trauma or medical resus case.
Desirable
- DCH
- Experience working at Middle Grade level (UK CT/ST3+ level or equivalent)
- ATLS, ETC, CAT or equivalent
- Safe guarding Level 3
- Paediatric sedation skills
- Good IT skills
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with management activities and completion of governance activities.
Audit/Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Documented completed PEM audit
- Evidence of involvement with PEM research
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Desirable
- Experience with Teaching and supervising junior trainees.
- APLS, ATLS instructor or equivalent
- PG medical education training
- Evidence of successful feedback from teaching
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team working
- Good communication skills
- Recognition of limitations
- Punctual / reliable / good time management
- Demonstrates Trust values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Experience/ Entry Criteria
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- MRCPCH, MRCEM or equivalent
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in either paediatric or emergency medicine training programme or as a fixed term specialty trainee or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
- APLS or equivalent
- Good general medical knowledge in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Basic assessment skills of children presenting with illness and injury
- Able to initiate the leadership of a major trauma or medical resus case.
Desirable
- DCH
- Experience working at Middle Grade level (UK CT/ST3+ level or equivalent)
- ATLS, ETC, CAT or equivalent
- Safe guarding Level 3
- Paediatric sedation skills
- Good IT skills
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with management activities and completion of governance activities.
Audit/Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Documented completed PEM audit
- Evidence of involvement with PEM research
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Desirable
- Experience with Teaching and supervising junior trainees.
- APLS, ATLS instructor or equivalent
- PG medical education training
- Evidence of successful feedback from teaching
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team working
- Good communication skills
- Recognition of limitations
- Punctual / reliable / good time management
- Demonstrates Trust values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
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).
