Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Yorkshire
trainee paediatrician (most suitable to ST6 or above) with an interest in
leadership and management to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust,
Childrens Hospital as the Chief Paediatric Registrar.
The
Chief Paediatric Registrar role builds on the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
programme already running in the Trust. Chief Registrar Programme | RCP London
It will provide higher specialty trainees with the opportunity to develop
valuable skills in leadership and management, and gives them 40% protected time
to put these skills into practice by developing initiatives that address local
challenges. Chief Registrars have a tangible impact on service improvement,
workforce transformation, engagement and morale, and education and training,
and work to deliver better outcomes for patients, colleagues and organisations,
supporting to build a profile that marks them out as a future clinical leader.
Main duties of the job
The
Chief Paediatric Registrars role will include:
Co-chair the Resident Doctor Forum in Leeds Childrens Hospital aiming to
improve trainee morale, training and education.
Work in collaboration with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical
Leadership Fellows.
Provide a bridge between senior clinical leaders, managers and the wider
trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement and morale.
Service improvement, for example redesigning pathways, implementing new
technology and establishing new services to improve flow and outcomes for
patients.
Improving the quality of clinical and non-clinical education and training
activities, and supporting/mentoring other trainees to engage in quality
improvement.
Involvement in workforce planning and improving the deployment of trainees to
meet service needs and improve morale.
Improving efficiency and reducing waste.
Working across teams and boundaries to engage stakeholders in quality
improvement and influence change.
The
role suits trainees who:
Are comfortable working in uncertain environments and across traditional
boundaries
Relish the opportunity to develop their own ideas and initiatives
Are committed to and passionate about improving the NHS.
The Chief Paediatric Registrar will receive support
locally in the Trust from a mentor/supervisor who is a senior clinical leader.
The Chief Paediatric Registrar will be able to attend a bespoke development
programme provided by the RCP and comprises five 2
About us
The
Leeds Childrens Hospital has an annual budget of £103 million, inpatient bed
base of 286 beds, and delivers 102,000 outpatient appointments and 20,000
inpatient and day case episodes. The majority of patient contacts is on the
Leeds General Infirmary site; however, there is a Neonatal unit based on the St
James Hospital site. The Leeds Childrens Hospital employs a total of 116
consultants providing general, specialist and supra-regional childrens medical
and surgical services. Inpatient, day case and outpatient services are mainly
provided at the LGI.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Chief Paediatric Registrar role builds on the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
programme already running in the Trust. Chief Registrar Programme | RCP London
It
will provide higher specialty trainees with the opportunity to develop valuable
skills in leadership and management and gives them two days protected time to
put these skills into practice by developing initiatives that address local
challenges. Chief Registrars have a tangible impact on service improvement,
workforce transformation, engagement and morale, and education and training,
and work to deliver better outcomes for patients, colleagues and organisations,
and build a profile that marks them out as a future clinical leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Chief Paediatric Registrar role builds on the Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
programme already running in the Trust. Chief Registrar Programme | RCP London
It
will provide higher specialty trainees with the opportunity to develop valuable
skills in leadership and management and gives them two days protected time to
put these skills into practice by developing initiatives that address local
challenges. Chief Registrars have a tangible impact on service improvement,
workforce transformation, engagement and morale, and education and training,
and work to deliver better outcomes for patients, colleagues and organisations,
and build a profile that marks them out as a future clinical leader.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Eligibility to work in the UK. Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- Paediatric Speciality trainee doctor ST5 level or above at the time of commencement of post. Must have completed RCPCH membership exams at the time of application. Outcome 1 at last ARCP.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
Experience
Essential
- Make the care or your patient your first concern Provide a good standard of practice and care Take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Eligibility to work in the UK. Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- Paediatric Speciality trainee doctor ST5 level or above at the time of commencement of post. Must have completed RCPCH membership exams at the time of application. Outcome 1 at last ARCP.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
Experience
Essential
- Make the care or your patient your first concern Provide a good standard of practice and care Take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised.
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).
