Job summary
The appointee will work on Rainbow Ward, the Local Neonatal Unit, the Paediatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and Outpatients Clinics. The appointee will be responsible for: Ward Rounds on Rainbow and the Local Neonatal Unit, seeing children in the PECC in a timely fashion, attending to any emergencies immediately, including on Labour Ward, Outpatient Clinics (all of those are off site and into the community at various sites) and Child protection assessments under Consultant supervision The Child Health Directorate sits within the Surgical Division and the directorate covers all areas of Paediatric and Child Health services in both Acute and Community settings.
Main duties of the job
Senior Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Paediatrics and Neonates
Close relationships at management level are in place between the Acute, community and mental health providers to promote integrated child health services across both hospital and community sectors. You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice.
An Enhanced DBS with Children's barred list will be completed for the successful candidate
About us
Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Foundation Trust caters for a population of 310,000. There is an Integrated Children's Service with combined Hospital and Community services within our Child Health Directorate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will work on Rainbow Ward, the Local Neonatal Unit, the Paediatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and Outpatients Clinics. The appointee will be responsible for: Ward Rounds on Rainbow and the Local Neonatal Unit, seeing children in the PECC in a timely fashion, attending to any emergencies immediately, including on Labour Ward, Outpatient Clinics (all of those are off site and into the community at various sites) and Child protection assessments under Consultant supervision The Child Health Directorate sits within the Surgical Division and the directorate covers all areas of Paediatric and Child Health services in both Acute and Community settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will work on Rainbow Ward, the Local Neonatal Unit, the Paediatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and Outpatients Clinics. The appointee will be responsible for: Ward Rounds on Rainbow and the Local Neonatal Unit, seeing children in the PECC in a timely fashion, attending to any emergencies immediately, including on Labour Ward, Outpatient Clinics (all of those are off site and into the community at various sites) and Child protection assessments under Consultant supervision The Child Health Directorate sits within the Surgical Division and the directorate covers all areas of Paediatric and Child Health services in both Acute and Community settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- M.B., Ch.B or equivalent
- APLS of equivalent
- NLS or equivalent
- Safeguarding qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experi-ence as SHO or higher in Paediatrics (equivalent experience considered)
- Experience must include General Paediatrics and appropriate Neonates
- Safeguarding experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Well organised
- Interest in gaining further experience in Paediatrics
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Additional
Essential
- Able to travel between sites to meet requirements of the post
- Satisfactory medical clearance from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Trusts Occupational Health Physician
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- M.B., Ch.B or equivalent
- APLS of equivalent
- NLS or equivalent
- Safeguarding qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experi-ence as SHO or higher in Paediatrics (equivalent experience considered)
- Experience must include General Paediatrics and appropriate Neonates
- Safeguarding experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Well organised
- Interest in gaining further experience in Paediatrics
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Additional
Essential
- Able to travel between sites to meet requirements of the post
- Satisfactory medical clearance from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Trusts Occupational Health Physician
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh
Wigan Lane
Wrightington,Wigan and Leigh
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
