Job summary
The London School of Paediatrics (LSP) is looking to appoint a fellow for a period of one year. The purpose is to work with the School on projects to enhance recruitment and retention of trainees in paediatrics in London. 50% is allocated for this part of the role with the remaining 50% working in Acute General Paediatrics.
Recruitment in Paediatrics remains difficult with competition ratios around 2.0 making efforts to retain trainees within paediatrics particularly important. Training can be challenging for many reasons, and burnout is particularly high in paediatrics. Our data highlights issues with flexibility, workplace factors and unawareness of available resources. 15-20% of trainees entering paediatric training at ST1 do not go on to CCT in paediatrics
Main duties of the job
This post provides a unique and exciting opportunity to gain postgraduate education and personal leadership development whilst working at a busy tertiary paediatric centre. St George's Children's Services recently received an "Outstanding" rating from the CQC and we strive to continue to provide this excellent service to all our patients and their families. The post would suit a ST4+ trainee.
The postholder will participate in the compliant ST4+ rota, covering the paediatric wards and ED. To preserve time for the London School of Paediatrics work, the postholders clinical work is predominantly out of hours. The clinical fellow will lead the Paediatric junior doctor team covering ED during evening and night shifts and some standard days. On night shifts and some evening shifts sessions the clinical fellow will also oversee the care of children admitted to wards under all paediatric medical specialties. There is a paediatric consultant resident on call until 22.00, who is then available for support via telephone. At the weekend the on-call consultant is resident 08.30-22.00 Saturday and Sunday.
About us
St Georges Hospital is a major teaching hospital in SW London. The Children's service offers a wide range of acute general and specialist tertiary services and was recently rated as outstanding by the CQC. It serves a resident population of approximately 300,000 within the Merton, Sutton, and Wandsworth localities and the Children's ED sees over 35,000 patients per year. Referrals are also received from all across Southern England and the Trust is one of London's major trauma centres. The acute general paediatrics team consists of 11 WTE consultant paediatricians, operating an attending system, with a team of ST trainees, clinical fellows and FY doctors. The entire paediatric department has over 35 consultants managing infectious diseases, haematology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, respiratory, neurology and surgical patients. St George's paediatric department is a highly rated teaching and training centre with a diverse education programme.
We actively encourage applications from candidates from a BAME background.
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Job description
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Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Full MRCPCH
- Enrolled in Paediatric Training Programme in the UK
- Current APLS/EPALS/NLS
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess patients with a comprehensive history and physical examination
- Ability to make management plans and manage children with medical complexity
- Experience looking after neonates and children of all ages in ED & inpatients
- At least four years of post-graduate Paediatric experience including minimum of 12 months at registrar level.
Desirable
- Experience in a UK tertiary hospital
- Experience leading resuscitation teams
- Experience in a dedicated children's ED
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, cannulation, lumbar puncture in neonates and children
- IT skills
- Competence in performing clinical audit, service improvement and guideline development
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to teach skills
- Project management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 child safeguarding training
- Intermediate knowledge of general paediatrics and the assessment of children
- Understanding of UK Paediatric training
Desirable
- Higher knowledge in paediatrics
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Ability to self motivate and motivate others
- Supportive nature
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- Full MRCPCH
- Enrolled in Paediatric Training Programme in the UK
- Current APLS/EPALS/NLS
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess patients with a comprehensive history and physical examination
- Ability to make management plans and manage children with medical complexity
- Experience looking after neonates and children of all ages in ED & inpatients
- At least four years of post-graduate Paediatric experience including minimum of 12 months at registrar level.
Desirable
- Experience in a UK tertiary hospital
- Experience leading resuscitation teams
- Experience in a dedicated children's ED
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, cannulation, lumbar puncture in neonates and children
- IT skills
- Competence in performing clinical audit, service improvement and guideline development
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to teach skills
- Project management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 child safeguarding training
- Intermediate knowledge of general paediatrics and the assessment of children
- Understanding of UK Paediatric training
Desirable
- Higher knowledge in paediatrics
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Ability to self motivate and motivate others
- Supportive nature
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).
