Job summary
Applications from experienced, enthusiastic, and dynamic clinicians are invited to apply for a Paediatric & Neonatal Trust Grade Registrar level post at Kettering General Hospital.
To be considered for the post, you must have full GMC Registration and it is desirable to hold MRCPCH or equivalent. You should have appropriate training and experience in general paediatrics and neonatology.
The successful candidate will participate in the fully compliant Middle Grade rota, rotating throughout the neonatal unit, general paediatric ward, Pediatric assessment unit and paediatric outpatient clinics. On-call cover includes, evenings, weekends and nights. The post holder will be well supported by Consultants in the department.
The post is for 12 months initially, extendable further if required.
Main duties of the job
The post has clinical responsibilities covering services to children within the Acute Trust working as a team with Consultants, Registrars, SHOs and foundation year 1 Doctors, to provide elective and emergency children's acute service for children of North Northamptonshire.
Our neonatal Unit is returning to a level 2 or 'Local' neonatal unit from September. It is part of the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (EMNODN) and is designated to provide intensive care for gestations twenty-seven weeks and above. Our cot numbers are 2 intensive care, 6 high dependency, and 8 special care cots.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Paediatric 14 WTE Middle Grade on-call rota, where you will rotate through the general paediatric ward, Paediatric assessment unit, NICU and outpatient clinics during the working day.
On-call cover includes evenings, nights and weekends which are covered by two Consultants, two ST4-8 Drs, two SHOs and 1-2 Foundation year 1 Doctors.
One Consultant, Registrar, SHO and FY1 will cover Skylark and PAU and a separate Consultant, Registrar & SHO will cover NICU, labour ward and postnatal wards.
Attendance at morning and evening handover is expected.
The Consultants operate a Paediatrician and Neonatal Consultant of the week rota for the Childrens & NICU wards. Following the weekend on-call commencing Friday 1 pm, all general paediatric admissions are admitted under the duty paediatrician and all NICU admissions are admitted under the duty NICU Consultant of the week. The Paediatrician / NICU Consultant of the week is responsible for the emergency on-call during the week, within daytime hours, with out of hours on-calls shared amongst the consultant colleagues.
All our rotas are EWTD and new junior doctor contract compliant.
The Trust recognises the importance of continuing medical education, and the budget funded by the Trust is held by the Medical Director.
Excellent, teaching and education and library services are provided with an active Postgraduate Medical Centre. A new purpose-built Library and Education Centre with a Clinical Skills Laboratory is available to further enhance the teaching facilities. Protected teaching is provided on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes.
A regular teaching programme including induction for junior doctors is in operation. Final year medical students are allocated to the Department from Leicester University for their training.
Regular supervision and workplace-based assessments for junior doctors are in place and research and audit is supported by an active Clinical Governance Support Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Paediatric 14 WTE Middle Grade on-call rota, where you will rotate through the general paediatric ward, Paediatric assessment unit, NICU and outpatient clinics during the working day.
On-call cover includes evenings, nights and weekends which are covered by two Consultants, two ST4-8 Drs, two SHOs and 1-2 Foundation year 1 Doctors.
One Consultant, Registrar, SHO and FY1 will cover Skylark and PAU and a separate Consultant, Registrar & SHO will cover NICU, labour ward and postnatal wards.
Attendance at morning and evening handover is expected.
The Consultants operate a Paediatrician and Neonatal Consultant of the week rota for the Childrens & NICU wards. Following the weekend on-call commencing Friday 1 pm, all general paediatric admissions are admitted under the duty paediatrician and all NICU admissions are admitted under the duty NICU Consultant of the week. The Paediatrician / NICU Consultant of the week is responsible for the emergency on-call during the week, within daytime hours, with out of hours on-calls shared amongst the consultant colleagues.
All our rotas are EWTD and new junior doctor contract compliant.
The Trust recognises the importance of continuing medical education, and the budget funded by the Trust is held by the Medical Director.
Excellent, teaching and education and library services are provided with an active Postgraduate Medical Centre. A new purpose-built Library and Education Centre with a Clinical Skills Laboratory is available to further enhance the teaching facilities. Protected teaching is provided on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes.
A regular teaching programme including induction for junior doctors is in operation. Final year medical students are allocated to the Department from Leicester University for their training.
Regular supervision and workplace-based assessments for junior doctors are in place and research and audit is supported by an active Clinical Governance Support Unit.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered/licensed Medical Practitioner
- Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
- Experience appropriate to grade, including examination, history taking and infection control and understanding own limitation
- Paediatric and Neonatal Paediatric experience
- Understand current issues in Paediatrics and practice in the UK
- Clinical skills appropriate to the grade
- Able to communicate (speak and write) to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered/licensed Medical Practitioner
- Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
- Experience appropriate to grade, including examination, history taking and infection control and understanding own limitation
- Paediatric and Neonatal Paediatric experience
- Understand current issues in Paediatrics and practice in the UK
- Clinical skills appropriate to the grade
- Able to communicate (speak and write) to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Experience of Clinical Audit
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).
