Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor Paediatric and Neonates

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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.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-MEDSDPAE-08-24-A

Job locations

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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

  • Teaching skills
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

  • Teaching skills

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Clinical Lead

Helen Purves

helen.purves@tgh.nhs.uk

01619226000

Details

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-MEDSDPAE-08-24-A

Job locations

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


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