Job summary
Applications are invited for post of Senior Clinical Fellow with a
special interest in Epilepsy. This post is full time. South Tyneside and
Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated and
passionate Doctor with experience and training in neurodisability/development .
The post is a fixed term for up to 12 months. The paediatric department
provides population-based services across South Tyneside and Sunderland and
work very closely with our multidisciplinary teams, special schools and health
centres helping to bring services to the community as well as hospital-based
services. Applicants will be expected to have relevant experience and
preferably training appropriate to be able to meet service needs. Enquiries or
arrangement for a preliminary visit are welcome. Please contact Dr Carl Harvey
at carl.harvey1@nhs.net or Dr Madhu Dasarathi at madhuri.dasarathi@nhs.net. Alternatively, both can be reached via the switchboard on
01915656256.
Main duties of the job
This
post will have a key focus on the care of children with epilepsy. You will also
provide services to children who are referred to our neurodisability service.
The
department has a strong commitment to service development and teaching and
applicants with shared enthusiasm for these areas are encouraged. Our team has
a broad range of expertise. If you have an interest in delivering high quality
paediatric care and being in a supportive environment to further develop your career,
then this is the role for you. Other speciality or research interests could
also be accommodated. Office space and secretarial support will be available.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post has been newly created, aimed at doctors interested in Paediatric
Neurodisability/Epilepsy who wish to advance their career or develop their skills and gain more
experience within this sub-specialty. Successful applicants will as part of a team be working
alongside the existing Paediatric Neurodisability Clinicians and allied health professionals.
Clinical working time will be Monday to Friday, between the hours of 0900-1700hrs Applicants
will need to have an interest in pursuing a career in paediatric neurodisability and/or Epilepsy.
Successful applicants will be expected to work across both South Tyneside and Sunderland
localities.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post has been newly created, aimed at doctors interested in Paediatric
Neurodisability/Epilepsy who wish to advance their career or develop their skills and gain more
experience within this sub-specialty. Successful applicants will as part of a team be working
alongside the existing Paediatric Neurodisability Clinicians and allied health professionals.
Clinical working time will be Monday to Friday, between the hours of 0900-1700hrs Applicants
will need to have an interest in pursuing a career in paediatric neurodisability and/or Epilepsy.
Successful applicants will be expected to work across both South Tyneside and Sunderland
localities.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Personality/Attitude
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgmental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary
- team.
Experience
Essential
- Competent to work without direct supervision.
- Experience of paediatric neurodisability/neurology
- assessment.
Desirable
- Interested in doing First Fit clinics and Epilepsy reviews
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and
- written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational
- and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise own limits and the
- need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and
- initiative
Desirable
- Ability to research medical
- literature.
- Information Technology
- skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic general medical
- knowledge.
- Evidence of postgraduate knowledge
- attained in Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- and other neurodisability conditions
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based.
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of
- experience and awareness
- in and outside paediatric
- neurodisability.
- Demonstrates use of
- evidence-based practice.
Teaching/Research/Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in
- undergraduate and appropriate
- postgraduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally
- provided medical education.
- Desire to develop own educational
- projects and contribute to existing
- departmental education programmes.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and
- values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience
- teaching different learner
- groups.
- Research experience.
- Evidence of audit
- experience.
- Specific understanding of
- own audit projects.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Two of the following MRCPCH
- exams: Foundation of Practice, Theory of
- Science, Applied Knowledge in Practice
- Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
- A clear desire to work in Paediatric Neurodisability/Epilepsy
Person Specification
Personality/Attitude
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgmental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary
- team.
Experience
Essential
- Competent to work without direct supervision.
- Experience of paediatric neurodisability/neurology
- assessment.
Desirable
- Interested in doing First Fit clinics and Epilepsy reviews
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and
- written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational
- and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise own limits and the
- need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and
- initiative
Desirable
- Ability to research medical
- literature.
- Information Technology
- skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic general medical
- knowledge.
- Evidence of postgraduate knowledge
- attained in Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- and other neurodisability conditions
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based.
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of
- experience and awareness
- in and outside paediatric
- neurodisability.
- Demonstrates use of
- evidence-based practice.
Teaching/Research/Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in
- undergraduate and appropriate
- postgraduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally
- provided medical education.
- Desire to develop own educational
- projects and contribute to existing
- departmental education programmes.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and
- values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience
- teaching different learner
- groups.
- Research experience.
- Evidence of audit
- experience.
- Specific understanding of
- own audit projects.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Two of the following MRCPCH
- exams: Foundation of Practice, Theory of
- Science, Applied Knowledge in Practice
- Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
- A clear desire to work in Paediatric Neurodisability/Epilepsy
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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