Job summary
This post provides an excellent opportunity to gain ST1-3 level experience in paediatric surgery, particularly the pre and post-op management of surgical and medical complications. Patients are often complex and you will be working with other paediatric subspecialties, at a busy tertiary paediatric centre.
It would suit someone looking to expand their paediatric surgery experience in the UK prior to applying for a training post in Paediatric Surgery (including FY3 experience).
The post offers experience with a wide range of complex and interesting patients and an excellent teaching programme.
The post will be part of the paediatric surgical team. The work will include experience atin-patient wards, and children's emergency department.
The post is 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday pattern with no out-of-hours working.
Main duties of the job
This Paediatric surgery SHO appointment is primarily to deliver care for paediatric surgery inpatients on the surgical wards.
Duties will involve daily assessment of the children, participating in paediatric surgery consultant-led ward rounds and working with the specialists to arrange investigations and treatment. There is a Foundation Year 1 doctor, a Physician's associate and a Paediatric surgery registrar and some responsibility for ward work will be divided between the team [eg help in prescribing IV fluids and medications] with cover for leave as needed.
The post holder will also have the support of the General Paediatric Registrar and Consultant for medical complications in surgical patients when required.
The post holder will hand these children over to the paediatric on-call staff at the end of the working day. There are no on-call commitments.
About us
St. George's Hospital is a large multi-specialty facility based in Southwest 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. Children managed at SGH are either local, or regional tertiary patients. There has been a steady increase in the number of paediatric attendees in the Emergency department, in inpatient emergency admissions and outpatient referrals for local children. This reflects the increasing young population in SW Thames. Tertiary children's services at SGH include endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, neurology, oncology, allergy, paediatric surgery, PICU, trauma and respiratory medicine. The hospital is the second Trust in London with a helipad.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Typical activities are described below
1. Clinical / professional
Take part in all of the treatment and assessment services of the department as and when requested, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient. Record the history and examination in the medical records.
Perform other tasks in which the SHO has been trained and is proficient in performing eg phlebotomy, cannulations, lumbar punctures, central line access, etc.
Work collaboratively with the clinical team, i.e. consultants, junior doctors, CNS, nursing staff, therapy staff etc. to encourage and ensure good working relationships.
Support the pre-operative assessment of patients for surgery to ensure optimisation of patients health prior to admission for surgery.
To contribute to supporting colleagues to meet the 18-week pathway.
To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practices and national guidelines.
To fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork.
Support and contribute to timely discharge planning including completing discharge summaries, prescriptions and support optimising bed capacity.
Be responsible for a recognised caseload of patients in the day-to-day management of care.
To report all actual and potential clinical incidents involved in, in accordance with the Trusts reporting procedures for untoward events using the electronic reporting system (DATIX)
2. Organisational
To ensure effective and up-to-date IT skills are maintained in order to be able to fully use Trust IT systems as appropriate.
Safeguarding: St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
3. Education and Research
Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings, and workshops. Participate in case presentations, journal clubs, and mortality/morbidity meetings.
Take an active role in the departmental clinical audit and governance activity.
To undertake a supervised QI project to improve patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Typical activities are described below
1. Clinical / professional
Take part in all of the treatment and assessment services of the department as and when requested, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient. Record the history and examination in the medical records.
Perform other tasks in which the SHO has been trained and is proficient in performing eg phlebotomy, cannulations, lumbar punctures, central line access, etc.
Work collaboratively with the clinical team, i.e. consultants, junior doctors, CNS, nursing staff, therapy staff etc. to encourage and ensure good working relationships.
Support the pre-operative assessment of patients for surgery to ensure optimisation of patients health prior to admission for surgery.
To contribute to supporting colleagues to meet the 18-week pathway.
To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practices and national guidelines.
To fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork.
Support and contribute to timely discharge planning including completing discharge summaries, prescriptions and support optimising bed capacity.
Be responsible for a recognised caseload of patients in the day-to-day management of care.
To report all actual and potential clinical incidents involved in, in accordance with the Trusts reporting procedures for untoward events using the electronic reporting system (DATIX)
2. Organisational
To ensure effective and up-to-date IT skills are maintained in order to be able to fully use Trust IT systems as appropriate.
Safeguarding: St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
3. Education and Research
Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings, and workshops. Participate in case presentations, journal clubs, and mortality/morbidity meetings.
Take an active role in the departmental clinical audit and governance activity.
To undertake a supervised QI project to improve patient care.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- BLS/PILS /ILS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of F1 and F2 level posts or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in paediatric surgery
- Paediatric SHO level experience in the UK
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of general paediatrics and the assessment of children
- Recognition of seriously ill child
- Basic child safeguarding training
Desirable
- Higher knowledge in paediatrics
- Level 3 child safeguarding training
Skills
Essential
- Venous cannulation, venepuncture, lumbar puncture, interpretation of paediatric investigations
- Good IT skills and experience with electronic medical records.
- Interpretation of paediatric investigations
Desirable
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Ability to self motivate and motivate others
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
- BLS/PILS /ILS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of F1 and F2 level posts or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in paediatric surgery
- Paediatric SHO level experience in the UK
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of general paediatrics and the assessment of children
- Recognition of seriously ill child
- Basic child safeguarding training
Desirable
- Higher knowledge in paediatrics
- Level 3 child safeguarding training
Skills
Essential
- Venous cannulation, venepuncture, lumbar puncture, interpretation of paediatric investigations
- Good IT skills and experience with electronic medical records.
- Interpretation of paediatric investigations
Desirable
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
