Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated trainee
paediatrician (ST4 or above) with an interest in Endocrinology to join Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Nephrology Fellow for Leeds Childrens
Hospital (LCH).
The
doctor in training would gain experience in in all areas of paediatric
endocrinology. The paediatric endocrinology department provides a tertiary
level service for West, East and North Yorkshire and Humberside. It provides a
comprehensive service at Leeds Childrens Hospital and an extensive outreach
service. It has one of the largest footprints of any endocrine department in
terms of population and area covered. In 2013 Leeds was also established as the
northern hub of the nationally commissioned Gender Identity Development (GID)
service.
As
a recognised tertiary paediatric endocrinology service, it covers all disorders
of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-gonadal axis, as described in the
National Service Specification. Specialist clinics include late endocrine
effects in malignancy, metabolic bone disease, obesity (including Complications
of Excess Weight service) and Turner Syndrome. Combined clinics are undertaken
at regular intervals with paediatric surgeons, gynaecologists and adult
endocrinologists, and pathways for transitional care are established.
Main duties of the job
The
doctor in training would gain experience in in all areas of the Paediatric
Endocrinology Speciality Curriculum including
- Metabolic bone disease
- Late effects of cancer/haematological
conditions
- Disorders of sexual development
- Complications of excess weight
- GID
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Turner syndrome
- Prader Willi syndrome
- General endocrinology
The
doctor in training would also be able to participate in the transition service
to adult care and attend outreach clinics.
There
are regular radiology, neuroradiology, genetics and biochemistry meetings for
case discussions, with monthly clinical governance meetings. There is an active
teaching programme, with ward-based teaching, trainee led teaching and external
speakers.
Delivering
on call commitment in general paediatrics
About us
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 this activity is on the Leeds General
Infirmary site, however there is a Neonatal unit based on the St James Hospital
site.
As
well as general paediatric medicine, LCH provides subspeciality care (oncology,
hepatology and cardiology among others), neonatology and general/specialist
paediatric surgery.
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.
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
department
provides a tertiary level service for West, East and North Yorkshire and
Humberside. It provides a comprehensive service at Leeds Childrens Hospital
and an extensive outreach service. It has one of the largest footprints of any
endocrine department in terms of population and area covered. In 2013 Leeds was
also established as the northern hub of the nationally commissioned Gender
Identity Development (GID) service.
As
a recognised tertiary paediatric endocrinology service, it covers all disorders
of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-gonadal axis, as described in the
National Service Specification. Specialist clinics include late endocrine
effects in malignancy, metabolic bone disease, obesity (including Complications
of Excess Weight service) and Turner Syndrome. Combined clinics are undertaken
at regular intervals with paediatric surgeons, gynaecologists and adult
endocrinologists, and pathways for transitional care are established.
The
doctor in training would gain experience in in all areas of the Paediatric
Endocrinology Speciality Curriculum including
- Metabolic bone disease
- Late effects of cancer/haematological
conditions
- Disorders of sexual development
- Complications of excess weight
- GID
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Turner syndrome
- Prader Willi syndrome
- General endocrinology
The
doctor in training would also be able to participate in the transition service
to adult care and attend outreach clinics.
There
are regular radiology, neuroradiology, genetics and biochemistry meetings for
case discussions, with monthly clinical governance meetings. There is an active
teaching programme, with ward-based teaching, trainee led teaching and external
speakers.
Applications
are open to trainee paediatricians:
At ST4 or above in the paediatric
run-through training programme
Working full time or
less-than-full-time
With a national training number
With full GMC registration
With 6 months prior experience
working on the Tier 2 rota in the UK.
This
is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken out of
training and therefore, this post is likely to extend the trainees completion
of training (CCT) date. This should be discussed with the trainees educational
supervisor and training programme director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
department
provides a tertiary level service for West, East and North Yorkshire and
Humberside. It provides a comprehensive service at Leeds Childrens Hospital
and an extensive outreach service. It has one of the largest footprints of any
endocrine department in terms of population and area covered. In 2013 Leeds was
also established as the northern hub of the nationally commissioned Gender
Identity Development (GID) service.
As
a recognised tertiary paediatric endocrinology service, it covers all disorders
of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-gonadal axis, as described in the
National Service Specification. Specialist clinics include late endocrine
effects in malignancy, metabolic bone disease, obesity (including Complications
of Excess Weight service) and Turner Syndrome. Combined clinics are undertaken
at regular intervals with paediatric surgeons, gynaecologists and adult
endocrinologists, and pathways for transitional care are established.
The
doctor in training would gain experience in in all areas of the Paediatric
Endocrinology Speciality Curriculum including
- Metabolic bone disease
- Late effects of cancer/haematological
conditions
- Disorders of sexual development
- Complications of excess weight
- GID
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Turner syndrome
- Prader Willi syndrome
- General endocrinology
The
doctor in training would also be able to participate in the transition service
to adult care and attend outreach clinics.
There
are regular radiology, neuroradiology, genetics and biochemistry meetings for
case discussions, with monthly clinical governance meetings. There is an active
teaching programme, with ward-based teaching, trainee led teaching and external
speakers.
Applications
are open to trainee paediatricians:
At ST4 or above in the paediatric
run-through training programme
Working full time or
less-than-full-time
With a national training number
With full GMC registration
With 6 months prior experience
working on the Tier 2 rota in the UK.
This
is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken out of
training and therefore, this post is likely to extend the trainees completion
of training (CCT) date. This should be discussed with the trainees educational
supervisor and training programme director.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Ability to work well in teams as team member and leader
Desirable
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm
- Demonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programmes
- Evidence of self-reflective practice
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
- Recognition of and ability to the initial management of an acutely ill patient
- APLS or PALS or equivalent must be completed by post commencement
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Paediatric Speciality trainee doctor ST4 level or above at the time of commencement of post
- Must have completed RCPCH membership exams at the time of application
- 6 months working on Tier 2 rota in UK
- Outcome 1 at last ARCP
- APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Ability to work well in teams as team member and leader
Desirable
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm
- Demonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programmes
- Evidence of self-reflective practice
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
- Recognition of and ability to the initial management of an acutely ill patient
- APLS or PALS or equivalent must be completed by post commencement
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Paediatric Speciality trainee doctor ST4 level or above at the time of commencement of post
- Must have completed RCPCH membership exams at the time of application
- 6 months working on Tier 2 rota in UK
- Outcome 1 at last ARCP
- APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid
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).
