Trust Doctor ST4 - Simulation Fellow in Paediatrics
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Job summary
We are looking for a Trust Doctor (ST4+ equivalent) - Simulation Fellow in our Paediatrics team at Worthing Hospital!
The role includes day to day care of patients on the Paediatric Wards.
This is a full-time/ part-time role including participation in a full shift rota system
The Fellow will be expected to work two days a week dedicated to patient safety, staff training, medical education and simulation projects. They will also have a clinical commitment to the Paediatric Department at St Richard's Hospital or Worthing Hospital and an additional on-call commitment with internal cover for the remainder of their week.
The Fellow will work closely with the simulation leads and Paediatric Nurse Development leads in developing simulation modules and providing simulation sessions. The post holder will gain experience in leadership and team working and expected to measure effectiveness of simulation (for example, reduction of never events, and patient safety issues). The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop abstract / research projects in simulation. Cross departmental work is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
- Care of General Paediatric and Neonatal patients under consultant supervision
- Attendance at Paediatric and Neonatal emergencies as required
- Care of Paediatric Outpatients under consultant supervision
- Care of Child Assessment Unit and rapid referral patients
- Support and teaching of junior medical, nursing staff and medical students
- To engage in Continuing Professional Development and Audit as appropriate
- To engage with the Trusts appraisal and revalidation process
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
Simulation Fellow
As well having timetabled clinical duties the simulation fellow will also be expected to develop the simulation service at UHSussex. This will involve development of simulation across the clinical care pathway for the entire multidisciplinary team. The simulation would be both educational and patient safety orientated, testing the clinical pathway. They would be expected to develop working relationships with other Simulation fellows within the Trust and outside the Trust.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Details
Date posted
05 December 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£34,563 to £52,090 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
MWWTGPAEDSF-006-A
Job locations
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN112DH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN112DH
Employer's website
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