Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

International Clinical Fellow - Community Paediatrics

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Job summary

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a full-time medical fellowship within the specialism of Community Paediatrics. In the United Kingdom, the specialty of community paediatrics focuses on assessment and support planning for children with a wide range of developmental differences including ADHD, Autism, cerebral palsy and other forms of physical/neuro-disability or complex needs. Children are seen in community settings including clinics and schools rather than in inpatient hospital settings.

This is a two-year structured programme which will be tailored to individual interests and will create the perfect opportunity for Fellows to learn, develop and gain experience working alongside highly experienced medical colleagues and other clinical professionals.

Our processes will ensure assessment of each applicant to ensure that they meet the entry requirements as stipulated in our GMC Sponsorship commitment.

The International Clinical Fellowship Scheme aims to enrol IMGs who have already completed a relevant postgraduate qualification in their home countries. The candidates therefore would already be experienced paediatricians and would have achieved the necessary competencies to enable them to practice safely within our services. We are seeking to recruit candidates who have a strong interest in Child development and disability, and who will ideally also have some relevant experience in these areas.

Main duties of the job

It is essential that all candidates submitting an application for this role possesses the following minimum requirements:

Medical practitioners will already have over three years of clinical experience in Paediatrics. This will be at least three out of the last 5 years
Those applying for GMC Sponsorship must remain in clinical practice for the 12 months immediately preceding the date the application for GMC registration is made. Clinical Observerships are not considered medical practice.
Achieved a minimum score of 7.0 in all 4 categories of the Academic UKVI International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 7.5. You must take this test at one of the approved SELT Consortium test centres.ielts.org. The only exception is candidates who are nationals of a country where English is the first and native language and who graduated from a country where English is the first and native language.
Candidates will be required to be in Good Standing with their respective Medical Councils in their home countries
Candidates will be expected to provide evidence of progress towards, or success in obtaining a relevant postgraduate qualifications from their respective institution.
Be eligible for a Tier 5 visa and meet employment, pre-employment clearances as required by law to work in UK.

About us

What NHFT can offer you:

Experience of working in the National Health Service
Good standards of pay and working conditions
An approved structured programme
Through a co-ordinated, multi-disciplinary approach, gain a thorough understanding of the treatment of patients in paediatrics
Support, supervision and mentorship from clinical supervisor to help candidates develop their skills alongside a bespoke development plan that is designed to achieve the agreed learning objectives and outcomes
Pastoral support to support with relocation to the UK and commencement in a new post
Enhancement of competencies in line with Good Medical Practice as outlined by GMC
Enhancement of skills which can be utilised on completion of the programme
Work under the approved practice setting in a structured programme with sufficient safeguards in place to ensure the standards set out in GMC's Good Medical Practice are metNHFT is able to offer direct sponsorship through the GMC and will work with you to make your transition into the NHS as easy as possible

Date posted

28 September 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-MED402

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Northamptonshire

NN15 7PW

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHFT is a community mental health trust which has been rated as Outstanding by CQC since 2018 and are proud winners of several national awards including Trust of the Year and being recognised for its commitment to staff engagement, equality and diversity and innovation in mental health.

Candidates will need to demonstrate they possess the values of NHFT and that they place high quality care of patients at the heart of what they do. We are looking for the successful candidate to be able to have communication and interpersonal skills necessary and work effectively with colleagues as part of a team.

We are looking for individuals who have a genuine interest in paediatric care and who are committed to ensuring the best possible patient experience and that the care their receive is safe and high quality.

Candidates who are offered a placement will be sponsored to obtain GMC registration and facilitate the application for an appropriate visa to work in the United Kingdom. Should you be successful, you will expand on your understanding of the field of paediatrics, adding valuable professional experience to your rsum.

We look forward to hearing from you #TeamNHFT

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to hearing from you #TeamNHFT

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
Completed an acceptable programme of practical training/internship (or equivalent) in Paediatrics of no less than 12 months
At least three years' experience working in Paediatrics in the last five years, including the 12 months immediately preceding the date the application for GMC registration is made
Achieved a minimum score of 7.0 in all 4 categories of the Academic UKVI International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 7.5
Progress towards, or success in obtaining a relevant postgraduate qualifications from their respective institution

Desirable

An understanding of the use of security in the treatment of paediatric patients.
oAn understanding of the dynamics of working with damaged and disturbed patients

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Ability to present complex information e.g. courts and tribunals

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
Completed an acceptable programme of practical training/internship (or equivalent) in Paediatrics of no less than 12 months
At least three years' experience working in Paediatrics in the last five years, including the 12 months immediately preceding the date the application for GMC registration is made
Achieved a minimum score of 7.0 in all 4 categories of the Academic UKVI International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 7.5
Progress towards, or success in obtaining a relevant postgraduate qualifications from their respective institution

Desirable

An understanding of the use of security in the treatment of paediatric patients.
oAn understanding of the dynamics of working with damaged and disturbed patients

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Ability to present complex information e.g. courts and tribunals

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).

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