Job summary
This full-time post is for a period of 6 months from 6th September 2023 until 5th March 2024, based at the Basingstoke and North Hampshire hospital or at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester. The post is a middle grade paediatric (ST3 level and above) but can be adapted to suit a trainee who has completed training and wishes to develop his/her CV towards consultant application.
The post holder will work with other colleagues to provide a comprehensive paediatric service including neonatal services (level 2). There will be the opportunity to lead ward rounds and run general paediatric clinics. He/she will also be encouraged to be involved in and experience other aspects of the service including management and education and will be supported to attend senior management and governance meetings. Applications for part-time working would be considered. There is a resident on-call commitment.
The post holder will be allocated a Paediatric Consultant at the start of the post who will provide educational supervision and mentoring.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the post holder will provide support and contribute to the provision of general paediatric and neonatal care in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital or Royal Hampshire County Hospital. The opportunities and experiences will be tailored to the seniority and training needs of the post holder. He/she will be encouraged and supervised to lead ward rounds and will have regular supervised outpatient clinics. There will also be the opportunity to develop roles in management, education and clinical governance.
There is a significant educational component to the post and the post holder will be expected to undergo appraisal and fulfil educational objectives as jointly determined with allocated educational supervisors.
The post-holder will participate in a full shift working pattern based on a seven-week cycle, including resident nights. A consultant will be available at all times for support and advice.
Each middle grade post is 'New Deal' compliant with an average working week of 48 hours.
Annual and study leave is co-ordinator by the leave co-ordinator.
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the major provider of hospital services to the population of North and mid Hampshire and surrounding areas. The hospitals in Basingstoke and Winchester provide a comprehensive range of acute services as well as being a tertiary referral centre for colorectal, liver, peritoneal carcinomatosis, haemophilia and pseudomyxoma surgery.
Services are provided across Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description & Person Specification document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description & Person Specification document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- DCH or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent and NLS
- MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic training in General Paediatrics & Neonates
- At least 2 years experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Worked at middle grade level
- Experience in Outpatient and Community Paediatrics
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
- Ability to work with and to lead a team understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary working in delivery of patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in audit and research
- Demonstrate ability to manage change and an understanding of the principles of service improvement
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to and from the hospital for the purposes of fulfilling job requirements
- Full registration with the GMC
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- DCH or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent and NLS
- MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic training in General Paediatrics & Neonates
- At least 2 years experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Worked at middle grade level
- Experience in Outpatient and Community Paediatrics
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
- Ability to work with and to lead a team understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary working in delivery of patient care
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in audit and research
- Demonstrate ability to manage change and an understanding of the principles of service improvement
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to and from the hospital for the purposes of fulfilling job requirements
- Full registration with the GMC
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).
