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.
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 a level 2 or 'Local' neonatal unit. 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
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered/licensed Medical Practitioner or eligible for registration
- Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience appropriate to grade, including examination, history taking and infection control and understanding own limitations
- Paediatric and Neonatal Paediatric experience
- Understand current issues in Paediatrics and practise in the UK
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead
- Clinical skills appropriate to the grade
- Able to prioritise time and workload
- Able to communicate (speak and write) to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- IT skills and computer literacy
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered/licensed Medical Practitioner or eligible for registration
- Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience appropriate to grade, including examination, history taking and infection control and understanding own limitations
- Paediatric and Neonatal Paediatric experience
- Understand current issues in Paediatrics and practise in the UK
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead
- Clinical skills appropriate to the grade
- Able to prioritise time and workload
- Able to communicate (speak and write) to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- IT skills and computer literacy
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
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).
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