Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Trust Registrar in paediatrics, to join our friendly, and forward thinking team.
The post holder will form part of the 10-cell Tier 2 middle-grade team, joining our 8 level 2 paediatric trainees, and associate specialists. In addition, 4 consultants contribute to the out of hours tier 2 rota on a low frequency basis.
Main duties of the job
The post involves cover of general paediatrics including the ward, Children's Assessment Unit and referrals from the Emergency Department as well as Neonatal Unit. The post-holder will rotate between areas, according to clinical interests and the needs of the department. The post-holder will also undertake at least one outpatient clinic a week in an area of their chosen speciality. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with a Diabetes, Gastro, Allergy or Cardiology interest.The post holder's duties will be primarily at the Colchester Hospital, but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust.Qualifications required are MRCPCH or equivalent, and a period of at least two years equivalent to level 1 paediatric training, including both paediatrics and tertiary neonates. Candidates are required to be up to date with APLS, NLS and Level 3 Safeguarding.
About us
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provides hospital and community health care . We serve a wide geographical area with a population approaching 800,000 residents. We deliver care services from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals, high street clinics and in patients' own homes. We have nearly 10,000 staff, with an annual budget of over £650 million. We are the largest NHS organisation in the East Anglia.
We're investing £100million over five years in a capital building programme to transform services at our hospitals and make sure patients and staff have the best possible environments.
At Colchester Hospitalo We're building a dedicated £49million elective orthopaedic centre for patients from Essex and Suffolk who need planned, orthopaedic surgery.o In 2022 we will open a specialist centre for interventional radiology and cardiac angiography.o We are redesigning and upgrading our emergency and urgent care areas.
We would like you to help us provide the best care and experience for the communities we serve in east Suffolk and north Essex. You can find out more about us on our website.We are committed to being a great place to work, and great place to train and a great place to receive care. As a large organisation we offer exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL/CLINICAL
The post-holders day-to-day duties will include:
Assessment and management of in-patients in the Childrens Ward and Neonatal Unit, including participating in ward rounds under supervision Assessment and management of sick children in the Childrens Assessment Unit Assessment and management of sick children in the emergency department when an opinion is requested, including emergencies and resuscitations Attendance at difficult obstetric deliveries and resuscitation of new-born infants Weekly outpatient clinic under consultant supervision Participation in the Tier 2 (middle grade) out of hours medical rota on a pro-rata basis, including evening, night and weekend shifts Dedicated admin time to ensure all paperwork/communication with other services is up-to-date Participation in clinical supervision of junior medical staff Working in partnership with medical and nursing teams and other MDT members to ensure children, young people and their families have seamless, planned care to meet their needs Outpatient Clinics in the post holders specialist area.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
The post-holder will: Participate in the Postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching programmes and teaching of other healthcare professionals within the department Support and teach junior colleagues on a day to day basis
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL/CLINICAL
The post-holders day-to-day duties will include:
Assessment and management of in-patients in the Childrens Ward and Neonatal Unit, including participating in ward rounds under supervision Assessment and management of sick children in the Childrens Assessment Unit Assessment and management of sick children in the emergency department when an opinion is requested, including emergencies and resuscitations Attendance at difficult obstetric deliveries and resuscitation of new-born infants Weekly outpatient clinic under consultant supervision Participation in the Tier 2 (middle grade) out of hours medical rota on a pro-rata basis, including evening, night and weekend shifts Dedicated admin time to ensure all paperwork/communication with other services is up-to-date Participation in clinical supervision of junior medical staff Working in partnership with medical and nursing teams and other MDT members to ensure children, young people and their families have seamless, planned care to meet their needs Outpatient Clinics in the post holders specialist area.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
The post-holder will: Participate in the Postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching programmes and teaching of other healthcare professionals within the department Support and teach junior colleagues on a day to day basis
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Person Specification
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
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Additional information
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).
