Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Clinicsl Fellow ST4+ in Paediatrics and NeonatologyWhipps
Whipps Cross Hospital
The Paediatric department is based at Whipps Cross Hospital and is part of the Children's Clinical Board and Network within Barts Health, you will be joining a medical department that currently has 14 Consultant Acute Physicians and 32 Junior Doctors
Main duties of the job
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is seeking a full-time Paediatric Clinical Fellow for a 12-month fixed-term contract. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician to join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and support staff in the Paediatric Department, based at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post will commence in September and involves providing clinical services across several areas, including the Paediatric A&E Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Children's Outpatient Department, Labour Ward, and Postnatal Wards, as appropriate.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is seeking a full-time Paediatric Clinical Fellow for a 12-month fixed-term contract. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician to join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and support staff in the Paediatric Department, based at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post will commence in September and involves providing clinical services across several areas, including the Paediatric A&E Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Childrens Outpatient Department, Labour Ward, and Postnatal Wards, as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is seeking a full-time Paediatric Clinical Fellow for a 12-month fixed-term contract. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician to join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and support staff in the Paediatric Department, based at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post will commence in September and involves providing clinical services across several areas, including the Paediatric A&E Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Childrens Outpatient Department, Labour Ward, and Postnatal Wards, as appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience working at SHO Level (or equivalent) including six months experience of working as SHO in Level 2 Neonatal Unit
- Appreciation of role of audit in clinical practice
Desirable
- Work experience in Level 3 Neonatal Unit at SHO Level
- Interest and participation in clinical audit and / or quality improvement
- Teaching Experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Clinical skills commonly expected in general paediatric and neonatal practice, including venepuncture, cannulation, and lumbar puncture
- Clear, concise and well-presented application
- Interpersonal skills (ability to establish good working relationships with patients, carers and colleagues)
- Coo-operative team member and able to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Neonatal intubation (term and pre-term)
- Neonatal central line insertion (umbilical and peripherally inserted)
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- MB ChB, MRPCH part 1 (or equivalent, APLS, NLS
- Sound general paediatric knowledge
- Competence in assessment and management of ill children in the acute setting
- Competent in resuscitation of paediatric patients
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 2 theory and clinical examinations
- Knowledge of organisation of NHS
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of UK health systems and practices
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience working at SHO Level (or equivalent) including six months experience of working as SHO in Level 2 Neonatal Unit
- Appreciation of role of audit in clinical practice
Desirable
- Work experience in Level 3 Neonatal Unit at SHO Level
- Interest and participation in clinical audit and / or quality improvement
- Teaching Experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Clinical skills commonly expected in general paediatric and neonatal practice, including venepuncture, cannulation, and lumbar puncture
- Clear, concise and well-presented application
- Interpersonal skills (ability to establish good working relationships with patients, carers and colleagues)
- Coo-operative team member and able to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Neonatal intubation (term and pre-term)
- Neonatal central line insertion (umbilical and peripherally inserted)
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- MB ChB, MRPCH part 1 (or equivalent, APLS, NLS
- Sound general paediatric knowledge
- Competence in assessment and management of ill children in the acute setting
- Competent in resuscitation of paediatric patients
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 2 theory and clinical examinations
- Knowledge of organisation of NHS
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of UK health systems and practices
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).
