Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute Paediatrics

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Paediatric Senior Clinical Fellow for a period of 12 months to work in a busy, exciting, supportive, acute paediatric environment. The post provides general paediatric cover on the Tier 2 rota (equivalent to ST3 and above) working on the paediatric inpatient wards, in outpatients and supporting our paediatric emergency department. Supervision and support will be provided at all times by the consultant team.

This post would ideally suit an existing RCPCH trainee looking for an Out Of Programme Experience (OOPE) or a Post CCT Fellow seeking a supported step up to Consultant or those with significant Paediatric experience seeking to obtain CESR registration.

We have a particular strategic need for those with interests in epilepsy, adolescent care, renal and paediatric emergency medicine. This does not preclude motivated and keen candidates from applying and we are also interested to hear from those with interests in developing other areas.

Main duties of the job

Previous fellows have primarily focussed on medical education and simulation, we welcome interest from those seeking developing skills in quality improvement, management, involvement in project work including IT system roll out or development of service improvement such as adolescent and transition services. or time for further postgraduate qualifications. We also offer a broad spectrum of Paediatric specialties which would allow a clinical outpatient focus and actively support trainees towards Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health (RCPCH) Specialist Interest (SPIN) modules.

About us

Plymouth University Hospitals NHS Trust is linked with Plymouth University which has its own medical school on site. There will be ample opportunities to engage with undergraduate teaching or take on a postgraduate qualification. We have an active research programme and dedicated research nurses to support completion of research projects.

Date posted

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-G3-PAE6859328

Job locations

Acute Paediatrics, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will support a team of specialist registrars and Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioners to provide in and out of hours cover on the Tier 2/ middle grade rota. This post is part of our strategy to achieve RCPCH gold standard medical staffing. The shifts are EWTD and Junior Doctor 2016 contract compliant and cover paediatrics only, as there is a separate rota for neonatology.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will support a team of specialist registrars and Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioners to provide in and out of hours cover on the Tier 2/ middle grade rota. This post is part of our strategy to achieve RCPCH gold standard medical staffing. The shifts are EWTD and Junior Doctor 2016 contract compliant and cover paediatrics only, as there is a separate rota for neonatology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Primary Medical Qualification

Desirable

  • MRCPCH Clinical

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 12 months General Professional Training or equivalent

Desirable

  • More than 2 years of general paediatric experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds GMC LIcence to Practice at time of application

Desirable

  • MSc or BSc

Experience

Essential

  • At least 18 months paediatric training

Desirable

  • Experience of tertiary neonatology

Teaching

Essential

  • Ability to teach medical undergraduates, junior doctors and other health care professional staff

Desirable

  • Interest in postgraduate medical education
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Primary Medical Qualification

Desirable

  • MRCPCH Clinical

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 12 months General Professional Training or equivalent

Desirable

  • More than 2 years of general paediatric experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds GMC LIcence to Practice at time of application

Desirable

  • MSc or BSc

Experience

Essential

  • At least 18 months paediatric training

Desirable

  • Experience of tertiary neonatology

Teaching

Essential

  • Ability to teach medical undergraduates, junior doctors and other health care professional staff

Desirable

  • Interest in postgraduate medical education

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Acute Paediatrics, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Acute Paediatrics, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Dr Andy Robinson

andy.robinson4@nhs.net

01752432448

Date posted

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-G3-PAE6859328

Job locations

Acute Paediatrics, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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