Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics (ORDER Program)
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Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics.
This post forms part of the Lancashire teaching hospitals Overseas Registrar Development and Recruitment Program (ORDeR Program).
This is a program which is recognised by the GMC and to which (if required) the trust can sponsor successful candidates to gain their GMC registration through trust sponsorship.
Full information on the program is in the attached brochure.
The post provides unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development, through participation in education, audit and research.
The post holder will be given the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of Paediatrics, with encouragement for personal and professional development over a 2 year plan.
Candidates applying for this post must ensure they are able to commit to being in the UK, ready to start work before the 1st October 2023. Those seeking GMC sponsorship must have completed their language assessment at the point of applying.
Main duties of the job
Summary of clinical duties:
- Attending to and managing acute Paediatric cases referred to Paediatric Assessment Unit.
- Attending to Paediatric emergencies attending Emergency Department.
- Managing Paediatric cases on the Paediatric wards.
- Supervising junior doctors' work, reviewing patients they see and giving advice regarding their managements.
- Conducting ward rounds, usually with the consultant, but sometimes on their own, on the Paediatric wards.
- Provide advanced resuscitation to Paediatric cases when required, coordinating their work with Paediatric consultants, anaesthetists, ED doctors and with consultation with NWTS team.
- Second on call duties out of hours for Paediatric emergencies.
- Assisting the consultant in communication with parents.
- Dealing, under the supervision of the consultant, with child protection issues.
- Conducting outpatient clinics alongside the consultant Paediatrician.
- Cover for unexpected short term sickness of a colleague.
About us
At Lancashire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to provide outstanding healthcare for our local communities, together with the highest standard of specialised services for patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
We promote and value innovation, and embrace new ways of working, emerging technologies, and pioneering practice.
As a learning organisation, we are establishing a continuous improvement ethos, where everyone is encouraged and supported to identify and implement better ways of working that enhance quality of care for our patients, increase productivity and generate efficiencies.
Our world-class teaching facilities and award-winning education teams are growing the healthcare workforce of the future, supporting every member of our team to develop and flourish. When you join us you will have a tailored personal development plan, and access to our award-winning leadership programmes.
Details
Date posted
14 June 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£51,017 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
438-MS2730A
Job locations
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)









Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director and Consultant Paediatrician
Dr Karnam Sugumar
01772523551
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