Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics ST3+

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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Job summary

Trust Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in General Paediatrics:

This post is an ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified individual looking to develop skills within a busy general paediatric department in London. The position will also allow the candidate to continue to meet their training and education objectives within their clinical responsibilities.

The candidate would take part in the general paediatrics rota for 12 months until 01 September 2025.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of patients under the supervision of a consultant paediatrician.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

25 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF5454

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary of Post

This is a replacement post and ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified individual looking to develop skills within a busy general pediatric department. The position will also allow the candidate to continue to meet their training and education objectives within their clinical responsibilities.

The candidate would take part in the general paediatrics rota for 6 months, there is a possibility of a further 6 month extension after March working in neonates.

General details of the post

Title:

Clinical Fellow (ST1/3 level) in General Paediatrics

Location:

University Hospital Lewisham , part of The Lewisham Healthcare NHS Trust

New or Replacement Post:

Replacement Post

Prime responsibility:

To work in a team of junior doctors within Paediatrics and continue with training and Educational Objective

Accountable to:

Consultants in Paediatrics

Reports to:

Dr Emily Derrick

Works with:

21 Senior House Officers (ST1-3) in Paediatrics (6 in NICU, 8 in A&E and 7 in General)

1 Senior House Officers (F2) in General Paediatrics

1 Pre Registration House Officers (F1) in General Paediatics

14 Other Paediatric ST4+, SpRs and middle-grade staff in the Trust and Hospital

Key tasks:

To share with SHOs responsibility for the day to day running of the Paediatric department

To continue with developing skills

To continue training and Educational Objectives

Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary of Post

The candidate would take part in the general paediatrics rota for 6 months, there is a possibility of a further 6 month extension after March working in neonates.

General details of the post

Title:

Clinical Fellow (ST1/3 level) in General Paediatrics

Location:

University Hospital Lewisham , part of The Lewisham Healthcare NHS Trust

New or Replacement Post:

Replacement Post

Prime responsibility:

To work in a team of junior doctors within Paediatrics and continue with training and Educational Objective

Accountable to:

Consultants in Paediatrics

Reports to:

Dr Emily Derrick

Works with:

21 Senior House Officers (ST1-3) in Paediatrics (6 in NICU, 8 in A&E and 7 in General)

1 Senior House Officers (F2) in General Paediatrics

1 Pre Registration House Officers (F1) in General Paediatics

14 Other Paediatric ST4+, SpRs and middle-grade staff in the Trust and Hospital

Key tasks:

To share with SHOs responsibility for the day to day running of the Paediatric department

To continue with developing skills

To continue training and Educational Objectives

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualifications
MRPCH/MRCP (part I)
Full current GMC registration

Desirable

MPCH Part II

Training and Experience

Essential

NLS/APLS/PALS Course
Significant experience in recognised Paediatric SHO training post and must have appropriate neonate experience at SHO level
Outpatient experience of at least 20 (post registration) paediatric clinics

Desirable

Paediatric A&E post middle grade Experience

Clinical Skills / Knowledge

Essential

Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level or experience
Sound manual dexterity and competent routine practice procedures as expected for experience
Clear Logical thinking/shown an analytical/scientific approach Understanding of evidence informed practice

Organisation & Planning

Essential

Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams

Audit

Essential

Through understanding of principles of medical audit
Evidence of participation in audit project

Teaching

Essential

Experience of teaching and exam preparation and case presentations

Desirable

Teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualifications
MRPCH/MRCP (part I)
Full current GMC registration

Desirable

MPCH Part II

Training and Experience

Essential

NLS/APLS/PALS Course
Significant experience in recognised Paediatric SHO training post and must have appropriate neonate experience at SHO level
Outpatient experience of at least 20 (post registration) paediatric clinics

Desirable

Paediatric A&E post middle grade Experience

Clinical Skills / Knowledge

Essential

Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level or experience
Sound manual dexterity and competent routine practice procedures as expected for experience
Clear Logical thinking/shown an analytical/scientific approach Understanding of evidence informed practice

Organisation & Planning

Essential

Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams

Audit

Essential

Through understanding of principles of medical audit
Evidence of participation in audit project

Teaching

Essential

Experience of teaching and exam preparation and case presentations

Desirable

Teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

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.