Job summary
Clinical Fellow ST1-3 equivalent in Paediatrics
1 fixed term posts for 12 months to start as soon as possible
These roles will be located within the Children's Emergency Department or paediatric wards, including the Paediatric Critical Care Unit and Day Case Unit.
The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, known locally as the 'Alex', is developing as the children's hospital for the South East Coast region. Opened in 2007, it is a purpose-built facility designed by children, with children, for children and has won several major awards.
It brings together paediatric services at UHs and provides a first class environment to continue to develop a broad range of specialised services for children and young people alongside more general services for our local population.
Please join our exciting team by the coast to improve and move forward your paediatric career.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the day-to-day care of the patients who are seen in the Children's Emergency Department and inpatient medical wards, Critical Care Unit and Day Case Unit.
During the attachment at RACH, trainees gain experience in general paediatrics embracing paediatric medicine, paediatric surgery, ambulatory care and emergency paediatrics. The experience obtained is extensive and is enhanced by the fact that all consultants have special interests. The consultant of the week provides close supervision and teaching at the bedside, and leads daily ward rounds. There are opportunities to attend outpatient clinics in general paediatrics and paediatric surgery. There are also specialised clinics run by local paediatricians, and joint clinics with visiting consultants from teaching centres.
You will work a combination of day shifts, long days, night shifts and weekends as part of a European Working Time Directive compliant rota of approximately 13 full-time equivalent people.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the day-to-day care of the patients who are seen in the Childrens Emergency Department and inpatient medical wards, Critical Care Unit and Day Case Unit.
During the attachment at RACH, trainees gain experience in general paediatrics embracing paediatric medicine, paediatric surgery, ambulatory care and emergency paediatrics. The experience obtained is extensive and is enhanced by the fact that all consultants have special interests. The consultant of the week provides close supervision and teaching at the bedside, and leads daily ward rounds. There are opportunities to attend outpatient clinics in general paediatrics and paediatric surgery. There are also specialised clinics run by local paediatricians, and joint clinics with visiting consultants from teaching centres.
You will work a combination of day shifts, long days, night shifts and weekends as part of a European Working Time Directive compliant rota of approximately 13 full-time equivalent people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the day-to-day care of the patients who are seen in the Childrens Emergency Department and inpatient medical wards, Critical Care Unit and Day Case Unit.
During the attachment at RACH, trainees gain experience in general paediatrics embracing paediatric medicine, paediatric surgery, ambulatory care and emergency paediatrics. The experience obtained is extensive and is enhanced by the fact that all consultants have special interests. The consultant of the week provides close supervision and teaching at the bedside, and leads daily ward rounds. There are opportunities to attend outpatient clinics in general paediatrics and paediatric surgery. There are also specialised clinics run by local paediatricians, and joint clinics with visiting consultants from teaching centres.
You will work a combination of day shifts, long days, night shifts and weekends as part of a European Working Time Directive compliant rota of approximately 13 full-time equivalent people.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Post graduate degree
- Advanced Life Support cert from the Resuscitation Council UK
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- Details of relevant post registration experience at ST1- 4 Level in the UK
- IV cannulation and lumbar puncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Post graduate degree
- Advanced Life Support cert from the Resuscitation Council UK
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- Details of relevant post registration experience at ST1- 4 Level in the UK
- IV cannulation and lumbar puncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
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).
