Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time, permanent Speciality Doctor in General Paediatrics.
We are seeking a full-time Speciality Doctor to become an integral part of our team of experienced Paediatric Medical Team providing a wide range of Paediatric Services.
We serve a diverse, young population and have excellent relationships with partners across the city.
We have close links with our Community paediatric colleagues in the trust and the wider health team.
The postholder will be expected to have broad experience in all aspects of paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
This job offers an exciting opportunity to join our excellent team of consultants working in Paediatrics. We are looking for a Speciality Grade in General Paediatrics to support the provision of excellent care to the children in Wolverhampton and supporting areas, working alongside the consultant body in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
The candidate will be responsible for working with Medical Staffing to provide work schedules for Tier 1 and Tier 2 doctors and ANPs. They will also be responsible for authorising annual leave and study leave.
We are also currently part of an Integrated Care Alliance for Children and Young People in Wolverhampton and looking to develop processes for paediatrics working closely with the Primary Care Networks across Wolverhampton.
You will work on conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to contribute to duties on the children's ward the Paediatric Assessment Unit and Children's Outpatients.
You will support Consultants and Senior colleagues in medical audit and research as appropriate and ensure ensure thatthe requirements of clinical governance are met.
To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.
Management & Service Development
In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Group Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division.
In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Group Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.
Management & Service Development
In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Group Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division.
In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Group Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience as a Specialty Doctor
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience as a Specialty Doctor
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).
