Job summary
The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.
The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.
Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.
3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.
The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unitor Children's Ward, alternating with the other middle grade doctors.
Seeing Children on request in the A&E department.Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.
Participation in overall supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the department's education program.
The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.
The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.
Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.
3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.
The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unitor Childrens Ward, alternating with the other middle grade doctors.
Seeing Children on request in the A&E department.Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.
Participation in overall supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the departments education program.
The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.
The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.
Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.
3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.
The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unitor Childrens Ward, alternating with the other middle grade doctors.
Seeing Children on request in the A&E department.Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.
Participation in overall supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the departments education program.
The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.
The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.
Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.
3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.
The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications MRPCH/MRCP (part I) Full current GMC registration
Desirable
Training & Experience
Essential
- NLS/APLS/PALS Course
- Significant experience in recognised Paediatric SHO training post and must have appropriate neonate experience at SHO level
Desirable
- Outpatient experience of at least 20 (post registration) paediatric clinics
Clinical Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level or experience
- Sound manual dexterity and competent in routine practical 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
- Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management Appreciation of clinical governance issues
Audit
Essential
- Through understanding of principles of medical audit
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Personal Skills attribute
Essential
- Effective communicator: able to work in a team and co-operate with medical and paramedical staff
- Sound note keeping
- Excellent written and spoken English Language skills
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absences
- Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications MRPCH/MRCP (part I) Full current GMC registration
Desirable
Training & Experience
Essential
- NLS/APLS/PALS Course
- Significant experience in recognised Paediatric SHO training post and must have appropriate neonate experience at SHO level
Desirable
- Outpatient experience of at least 20 (post registration) paediatric clinics
Clinical Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level or experience
- Sound manual dexterity and competent in routine practical 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
- Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management Appreciation of clinical governance issues
Audit
Essential
- Through understanding of principles of medical audit
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Personal Skills attribute
Essential
- Effective communicator: able to work in a team and co-operate with medical and paramedical staff
- Sound note keeping
- Excellent written and spoken English Language skills
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absences
- Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
