Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
The post is available until August 2025, and you must have full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application.
The individual will be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility of ST1-2.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The post would optimally suit trainees who are considering a future in Surgery and want to explore Paediatric Surgery as an area of specialisation. Ideally applicants will have completed Foundation Training and / or Core Training. The post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for an ST post.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Miss Liz O'Connor (Consultant Paediatric Surgeon) eo'connor@nhs.net.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Post will be fixed to one clinical area over the course of the year. The successful applicant will join a 1:5 Paediatric Surgical SHO rota. They will be exposed to acute paediatric surgical on call work, routine ward duties, clinics and operating theatres. This post also involves an on-call commitment to maintain acute skills that occur at within the terms and conditions of service for NHS doctors and dentists in training (England) 2016.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Post will be fixed to one clinical area over the course of the year. The successful applicant will join a 1:5 Paediatric Surgical SHO rota. They will be exposed to acute paediatric surgical on call work, routine ward duties, clinics and operating theatres. This post also involves an on-call commitment to maintain acute skills that occur at within the terms and conditions of service for NHS doctors and dentists in training (England) 2016.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration at time of application
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)
- Previous paid experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Relevant higher degree
- ALS
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty
- Neat, legible writing of notes and charts
- Ability to perform basic general procedures
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
- Understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings
- Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change
- Evidence in participation in research projects
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local and national meetings
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Desirable
- Development of organisational strategies
- Evidence of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development. A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Good team member and able to respond to direction
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to cope in stressful situations
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration at time of application
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)
- Previous paid experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Relevant higher degree
- ALS
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty
- Neat, legible writing of notes and charts
- Ability to perform basic general procedures
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
- Understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings
- Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change
- Evidence in participation in research projects
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local and national meetings
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Desirable
- Development of organisational strategies
- Evidence of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development. A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Good team member and able to respond to direction
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to cope in stressful situations
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
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).
