Clinical Teaching Fellow in Paediatrics

Job description

Job responsibilities

In order to maintain your clinical practice there will be regular clinical sessions in paediatric A&E or covering the paediatric wards, working at Paediatric Registrar level. Your teaching commitment is equally split with your clinical commitment. You would be part of the Paediatric middle grade level on call rota and undertake long day shifts (both weekdays and weekends) and night shifts. The job is EWTD compliant.

You would be expected to undertake a formal medical educational qualification during the appointment. We would support you in applying for the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PgCert HBE) course held at St Georges. You would be supported in attaining further training in medical simulation if required.

The department is involved in research and development of medical education within paediatrics. You would be strongly encouraged to participate in this aspect of medical education and aim to present your work at international meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• APLS/ NLS Provider or equivalent

Desirable

• Teaching Qualifications/APLS Instructor
• Certificate of completion of training in Paediatrics

Experience

Essential

• Relevant registrar level (ST4+) experience in Paediatrics
• Evidence of experience in teaching and medical education

Desirable

• Prior Registrar level Paediatric experience in a tertiary hospital
• Experience as an assessor or examiner
• Experience as a Paediatric simulation facilitator

Skills

Essential

• Phlebotomy, cannulation, lumbar puncture in neonates and children
• Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
• IT skills
• Competence in performing clinical audit, service improvement and guideline development

Desirable

• Previous experience of teaching clinical skills to others

Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 child safeguarding training

Desirable

• Higher knowledge in paediatrics, such as PgCert/ MSC

Personal

Essential

• Ability to work in a Multi disciplinary team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Flexible approach

Desirable

• Supportive nature
• Ability to self motivate and motivate others

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)