Job summary
CLINICAL FELLOW IN PAEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES(ST4+ EQUIVALENT)6 MONTHSTwo posts are available within the Department of Paediatric Infectious Diseases Unit at St George's Hospital, London. The posts is available for start in September and October for 6-12 months in the first instance. The post-holder will be included in the compliant on-call rota.
The post-holder will be part of a rota covered by paediatric trainees. The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of patient care under appropriate supervision.
The post would suit an experienced paediatric trainee with interest in infectious diseases.
Main duties of the job
St. George's Hospital is a large multi-speciality facility based in South West London, offering a wide range of adult, paediatric and neonatal services. It is co-located with a medical school - St. George's, University of London. Pinckney is a 15 bedded PID ward, with 11 cubicles including HEPA laminar flow cubicles. The unit provides a specialist inpatient and outpatient service for children with complex infections and immunodeficiency across South London and the old South Thames region. This includes children with HIV, primary immune deficiency, TB, hepatitis, congenital infections and other complex infections. The PID service is also leading an antimicrobial stewardship program as well as a paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (p-OPAT) service.
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About us
There is a long history of academic and clinical infectious diseases services at St. George's Hospital. The joint adult and paediatric infectious diseases (PID) unit opened in 1980 as part of the transfer of services to Tooting. Snow Ward was initially located in St James Wing, and then moved to a purpose built ward, Pinckney Ward, in 1990 as an integral part of the Department of Paediatrics on 5th Floor of Lanesborough Wing. Pinckney is a 15 bedded PID ward, with 11 cubicles including HEPA laminar flow cubicles. The unit provides a specialist inpatient and outpatient service for children with complex infections and immunodeficiency across South London and the old South Thames region. This includes children with HIV, primary immune deficiency, TB, hepatitis and other complex infections.
There are currently 8 Paediatric Infectious Diseases consultants; Dr Katja Doerholt, Professor Paul Heath, Dr Simon Drysdale, Dr Laura Ferreras-Antolin, Dr Amaya Bustinduyi, Dr Kirsty LeDoare, Dr Borbala Zsigmond and Dr Shamez Ladhani. The unit also has a very close collaboration with Evelina London Children's Hospital.
The Paediatric Infectious Diseases Unit (PIDU) works closely with the adult Clinical Infection Unit, Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology and Virology and the paediatric haematology/oncology team from the Royal Marsden Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointed PID Fellow will work alongside two Specialty Trainees (ST4+ Registrars) on Pinckney ward. Of the three current registrars, one is a National Grid trainee in Paediatric Infectious Diseases, one is a PID Fellow and one is usually a General Paediatric registrar from the South Thames paediatric rotation.
The primary role of the appointed PID Fellow is to support the service of paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (p-OPAT) and the paediatric and neonatal antimicrobial stewardship programme (p-ASP) and to help coordinate the care of inpatients on Pinckney Ward. The post holder will gain Paediatric Infectious Diseases inpatient experience on Pinckney Ward and contribute towards the operational development of the inpatient service. The appointed PID Fellow will gain further PID experience in outpatients through the paediatric ID, immunology, vaccine, HIV and TB clinics.
All junior doctors in the team are encouraged to participate in and learn about research in ongoing studies involve inpatients on Pinckney, giving the postholder opportunity to widen their educational experience.
The postholder will participate in the paediatric Medicine Middle Grade out of hours rota, covering long days during the week.. On-call responsibilities include general paediatrics cover for other paediatric specialities and paediatric A&E.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointed PID Fellow will work alongside two Specialty Trainees (ST4+ Registrars) on Pinckney ward. Of the three current registrars, one is a National Grid trainee in Paediatric Infectious Diseases, one is a PID Fellow and one is usually a General Paediatric registrar from the South Thames paediatric rotation.
The primary role of the appointed PID Fellow is to support the service of paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (p-OPAT) and the paediatric and neonatal antimicrobial stewardship programme (p-ASP) and to help coordinate the care of inpatients on Pinckney Ward. The post holder will gain Paediatric Infectious Diseases inpatient experience on Pinckney Ward and contribute towards the operational development of the inpatient service. The appointed PID Fellow will gain further PID experience in outpatients through the paediatric ID, immunology, vaccine, HIV and TB clinics.
All junior doctors in the team are encouraged to participate in and learn about research in ongoing studies involve inpatients on Pinckney, giving the postholder opportunity to widen their educational experience.
The postholder will participate in the paediatric Medicine Middle Grade out of hours rota, covering long days during the week.. On-call responsibilities include general paediatrics cover for other paediatric specialities and paediatric A&E.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Medical degree
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Experience in Paed ID
- Experience of research projects
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to management
- Be willing to assist in the development audit and of an effective clinical audit programme
- Must be an understanding of the basic principles of clinical governance
- To be computer literate
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- To have an understanding of the basic principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- To be committed to building a framework for monitoring and improving clinical quality
- To build a clinical practice which is evidence based
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of organization and motivation
- Probity
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Medical degree
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Experience in Paed ID
- Experience of research projects
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to management
- Be willing to assist in the development audit and of an effective clinical audit programme
- Must be an understanding of the basic principles of clinical governance
- To be computer literate
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- To have an understanding of the basic principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- To be committed to building a framework for monitoring and improving clinical quality
- To build a clinical practice which is evidence based
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of organization and motivation
- Probity
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).
