Job summary
QEH, Woolwich now provides acute Paediatric Services for Greenwich Borough and much of the Borough of Bexley.
The Hospital has a busy Children's Ward (Safari Ward) which is currently open to 20 beds. QEH is a shared care centre for Paediatric Oncology (POSCU) (4 beds). This means that the children's care is shared with Central London Tertiary Oncology Units. The Shared Care Oncology Unit at QEH (Tiger Ward) has four in-patient beds adjacent to the main Children's ward. In addition, there is a 6-bedded ambulatory unit (Happy Hippos unit) next to the paediatric ward which is staffed by paediatric nurses. This unit functions as an observation unit for short-term admissions and in addition hosts a number of day case admissions, and nurse-led investigation and phlebotomy clinics.
A community nursing team supports the paediatric service, facilitating the follow-up and support of complex paediatric patients in the community.
There is an active outpatient paediatric department - Dolphin Ward, where outpatient general and specialist paediatric clinics, baby clinics and Rapid Access clinics take place every day of the week. Many Outpatient services serve a wide area. In particular all Paediatric Diabetic Services are delivered from the QEH site for all of Bexley and Greenwich.
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. Clinical responsibilities will include:
Neonatal Unit/Children's Ward- ward rounds, discharge planning, acute admissions and general paediatric work.
Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unit or 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. It may be appropriate to develop a special interest within general duties/outpatient work.
Participation in overall supervision and education of junior doctors and medical students.
Taking an active part in the department's education programme.
It is expected that ST1 grade doctors will assist in providing on-call duties for unexpected sickness/leave of colleagues.
The duties of the post will include providing advice on medical management of surgical patients and the planning of complex inpatient care.
There are now at least 2 Paediatric Registrars present in QEH at any time with separate General and Neonatal Rotas for both Registrars and SHOs. The post holder will get experience of all aspects of the department.
There are presently 17 SHO's covering General Paediatrics, Neonatal Paediatrics and the Ambulatory unit in Hippo ward at QEH.
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
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of patients under the supervision of a consultant paediatrician. Clinical responsibilities will include:
Neonatal Unit/Childrens Ward- ward rounds, discharge planning, acute admissions and general paediatric work.
Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unit or 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. It may be appropriate to develop a special interest within general duties/outpatient work.
Participation in overall supervision and education of junior doctors and medical students.
Taking an active part in the departments education programme.
It is expected that ST1 grade doctors will assist in providing on-call duties for unexpected sickness/leave of colleagues.
In the event of a clinical session being cancelled, the Doctor would be expected to remain available for alternative duties during that session.
The duties of the post will include providing advice on medical management of surgical patients and the planning of complex inpatient care.
There are opportunities for training in neonates, general paediatrics and ambulatory paediatrics.
There are now at least 2 Paediatric Registrars present in QEH at any time with separate General and Neonatal Rotas for both Registrars and SHOs. The post holder will get experience of all aspects of the department.
There are presently 17 SHOs covering General Paediatrics, Neonatal Paediatrics and the Ambulatory unit in Hippo ward at QEH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of patients under the supervision of a consultant paediatrician. Clinical responsibilities will include:
Neonatal Unit/Childrens Ward- ward rounds, discharge planning, acute admissions and general paediatric work.
Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unit or 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. It may be appropriate to develop a special interest within general duties/outpatient work.
Participation in overall supervision and education of junior doctors and medical students.
Taking an active part in the departments education programme.
It is expected that ST1 grade doctors will assist in providing on-call duties for unexpected sickness/leave of colleagues.
In the event of a clinical session being cancelled, the Doctor would be expected to remain available for alternative duties during that session.
The duties of the post will include providing advice on medical management of surgical patients and the planning of complex inpatient care.
There are opportunities for training in neonates, general paediatrics and ambulatory paediatrics.
There are now at least 2 Paediatric Registrars present in QEH at any time with separate General and Neonatal Rotas for both Registrars and SHOs. The post holder will get experience of all aspects of the department.
There are presently 17 SHOs covering General Paediatrics, Neonatal Paediatrics and the Ambulatory unit in Hippo ward at QEH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent
MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practise
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies outlined in 'A framework of Competencies for BST in Paediatrics'
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience at FY1 level
Audit
Essential
- An enthusiasm for clinical audit & reflective practice
Desirable
- Can provide evidence of completed audit projects
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients & their relatives, and with colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent
MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practise
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies outlined in 'A framework of Competencies for BST in Paediatrics'
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience at FY1 level
Audit
Essential
- An enthusiasm for clinical audit & reflective practice
Desirable
- Can provide evidence of completed audit projects
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients & their relatives, and with colleagues
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).
