Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Speciality Doctor in Paediatrics and Neonates

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the role of Specialty Doctor in Pediatrics and Neonatology.

The resident population in Cornwall grows at around 1% per annum and is approximately 500,000. Acute Paediatric services are provided for children and young people in the west and mid-Cornwall and in the Isles of Scilly, with a resident 0-16 population of approximately 117,000. In addition the summer months bring an influx of holiday makers taking the total population up to 750,000 during the peak holiday season with holiday-makers constituting a quarter of Paediatric admissions in July and August. Acute services for those children and young people to the east of the county are generally provided by Plymouth and North Devon Trusts.

Maternity, neonatal and Paediatric services are based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro in an integrated children's unit. The unit includes new children's medical wards, a Paediatric specialist surgical ward and a young persons' unit along with supporting play and school facilities. The unit also provides a Paediatric high dependency unit, Paediatric outpatient clinic and a day attender area.

Main duties of the job

To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Department.
Assessment and management of patients on Paediatrics Assessment Unit and day care unit
To share responsibilities of in-patient's care including ward rounds
To provide outpatient clinics
Fulfill duties of weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.
Attend multidisciplinary ward meetings
Participation in Departmental Education and Training sessions.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Date posted

05 September 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-3733

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Work health assessments
Criminal record check standards
Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Work health assessments
Criminal record check standards
Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in paediatrics (not including Foundation modules).
Evidence of achievement of ST3 competencies in paediatrics

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in paediatrics (not including Foundation modules).
Evidence of achievement of ST3 competencies in paediatrics

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)