Job summary
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mrs Liz O'Connor (Consultant Paediatric Surgeon) eo'connor@nhs.net
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.
The post is available until August 2026, and you must have full GMC registration with a license to practice.
The individual will be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility of ST1-2.
This is a part time post - 20 hours per week plus on-call.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will join a 1:4 Paediatric Surgical SHO rota. They will be exposed to acute paediatric surgical on call work, routine ward duties, clinics and operating theatres. There is currently active work underway to make this a 1:5 rota. This will allow improved access to elective clinic and theatre sessions. 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
The successful applicant will join a 1:4 Paediatric Surgical SHO rota. They will be exposed to acute paediatric surgical on call work, routine ward duties, clinics and operating theatres. There is currently active work underway to make this a 1:5 rota. This will allow improved access to elective clinic and theatre sessions. 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.
- A minimum of 4 months previous NHS experience.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Relevant higher degree.
- ALS.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- A minimum of 4 months previous NHS experience.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Relevant higher degree.
- ALS.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies.
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.
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).
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