Job summary
This is replacement post/s, the remit of the postholder/s will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients from Child Health, and to provide and develop services to the Trust's patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Care Group.
It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.
The paediatric department at King's is a PAFTA-award-winning training centre offering specialty training to paediatric speciality trainees, GPVTS trainees, foundation doctors, and dedicated CESR support and key rotations for international trainees.
This role is for one Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-3 level) to join the paediatric department at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill. The post is for 6 months with possibility of extension.
Main duties of the job
Clinical: All aspects of documentation and care of medical and surgical paediatric inpatients including private patients. Attendance in Paediatric Accident and Emergency, management of patients in the Neurosurgical ward
Teaching: Assistance in conjunction with consultants, lectures and specialist registrars with the teaching of undergraduates.
Research: Involvement in the research interests of the department will be encouraged.
QI/audit: Involvement in departmental quality improvement activity encouraged.
Management: Involvement in level-appropriate management opportunities including MDT working encouraged.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for all via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with the other medical / dental colleagues to provide a service for Child Health. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
Shared responsibility with the other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with the other medical / dental colleagues to provide a service for Child Health. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
Shared responsibility with the other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Has passed MRCPCH Theory examinations (FOP/AKP/TAS).
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
Training and Eligibility
Essential
- Safeguarding level 3 training. Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: . Good clinical care . Maintaining good medical practice . Good relationships and communication with patients . Good working relationships with colleagues . Good teaching and training . Professional behaviour and probity . Delivery of good acute clinical care . Eligibility to work in the UK APLS NLS 4. Experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history.
Desirable
- At least 6 months' experience at SHO level in Paediatrics.
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Language
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7.5 c) However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff. Flexible and resilient.
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Has passed MRCPCH Theory examinations (FOP/AKP/TAS).
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
Training and Eligibility
Essential
- Safeguarding level 3 training. Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: . Good clinical care . Maintaining good medical practice . Good relationships and communication with patients . Good working relationships with colleagues . Good teaching and training . Professional behaviour and probity . Delivery of good acute clinical care . Eligibility to work in the UK APLS NLS 4. Experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history.
Desirable
- At least 6 months' experience at SHO level in Paediatrics.
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Language
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7.5 c) However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff. Flexible and resilient.
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
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).
