Job summary
Speciality Doctor Paediatric and Neonates
We are looking for a permanent Specialty Paediatrician. The posts provideexcellent experience in General Paediatrics and Neonates. We are extremely keen to help develop the successful candidates' career. We have been very successful in supporting doctors onto the Deanery paediatric training scheme and also providing opportunities to gain admission to the specialty register through the CESR process. These posts are suitable fordoctors with at least two years post-graduate experience in paediatrics,including experience in neonatal intensive care.The appointee will form part of the Middle Tier Rota (pro rata) alongside otherspecialty doctors and paediatric trainees from the North West Deanery.Previous experience at second on call tier level would be useful but is notessential. We will provide on-call support for the successful candidate if this is their first middle grade experience.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic middle grade doctor to join our expanding team of paediatricians. The role will cover all aspects of acute inpatient care of children & neonates, attending deliveries of sick term & preterm infants on delivery suite and seeing unwell patients in the Emergency Department and resus when required. The role also involves providing medicals for S47 assessments, with direct consultant supervision.
Candidates have the opportunity to attend outpatient clinics and take part in audit/research activities. They will be encouraged and supported to develop an area of interest. We provide experience in medical education with one middle grade doctor being trained as an educational supervisor with their own trainee. We encourage management & clinical governance experience with opportunities of developing leadership within these areas.
The rota is being expanded with standard days, long days & nights.
There is a 10 person tier one (junior doctor) full shift rota, providing dedicated ward and NICU cover 0900 - 2400 Mon to Fri and 0900-2130 at weekends. There is cross-cover overnight.
Consultant cover is provided by a "hotweek" system for the ward and NICU. Out of hours consultant support is provided through a robust on call system and consultants are resident at peak times during the Winter.
We have a strong track record in supporting doctors to successfully access "run through" training and to gain entry onto the specialist register via the Article 14 route.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Childrens Medical WardParticipation in ward rounds including post-take ward roundGeneral paediatric work, including assisting with admissions, performing practical procedures and reviewing children on the Observation and Assessment UnitSupervising the work of junior doctorsSeeing cases of suspected NAI, under Consultant supervision, and producing appropriate S47 reportsReviewing some children, as needed, in the Accident and Emergency Department
Neonatal UnitProviding middle grade cover and continuity of careSupervising the work of tier 1 colleaguesPerforming practical proceduresAttending certain high risk deliveries on the labour wardCare of infants on Transitional Care (postnatal ward)Overseeing discharge letters for babies from the NNU and Postnatal wards.Ensuring updates of clinical records on Badger system
OutpatientsWe would encourage and try and support as much as possible outpatient experience, under consultant supervision and to produce outpatient letters on patients reviewed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Childrens Medical WardParticipation in ward rounds including post-take ward roundGeneral paediatric work, including assisting with admissions, performing practical procedures and reviewing children on the Observation and Assessment UnitSupervising the work of junior doctorsSeeing cases of suspected NAI, under Consultant supervision, and producing appropriate S47 reportsReviewing some children, as needed, in the Accident and Emergency Department
Neonatal UnitProviding middle grade cover and continuity of careSupervising the work of tier 1 colleaguesPerforming practical proceduresAttending certain high risk deliveries on the labour wardCare of infants on Transitional Care (postnatal ward)Overseeing discharge letters for babies from the NNU and Postnatal wards.Ensuring updates of clinical records on Badger system
OutpatientsWe would encourage and try and support as much as possible outpatient experience, under consultant supervision and to produce outpatient letters on patients reviewed.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with GMC
- MB or equivalent medical degree
- MRCPCH Part 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCPCH Part 2 or equivalent
Training and Experience
Essential
- Paediatrics experience, including six months neonatal experience in a regional or sub-regional unit
- Experience in a wide range of paediatric emergencies
- Paediatric outpatient management experience
- Child Protection Training and experience
- Up-to-date PALS/APLS and NLS training or acceptance on course with dates
Desirable
- Sub-speciality training
- Some experience of Community Child Health
- Previous experience of working on a middle grade rota
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding and participation in clinical governance activities
- Experience of carrying out Audit projects
- Familiarity with the use of clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Demonstration of completion of audit cycle
- Involvement in revising or producing guidelines
Professional Development and Education
Essential
- Involvement in Postgraduate education
- Up-to-date knowledge of paediatric literature
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with GMC
- MB or equivalent medical degree
- MRCPCH Part 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCPCH Part 2 or equivalent
Training and Experience
Essential
- Paediatrics experience, including six months neonatal experience in a regional or sub-regional unit
- Experience in a wide range of paediatric emergencies
- Paediatric outpatient management experience
- Child Protection Training and experience
- Up-to-date PALS/APLS and NLS training or acceptance on course with dates
Desirable
- Sub-speciality training
- Some experience of Community Child Health
- Previous experience of working on a middle grade rota
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding and participation in clinical governance activities
- Experience of carrying out Audit projects
- Familiarity with the use of clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Demonstration of completion of audit cycle
- Involvement in revising or producing guidelines
Professional Development and Education
Essential
- Involvement in Postgraduate education
- Up-to-date knowledge of paediatric literature
Desirable
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).
