Job summary
Paediatric Clinical attachment - 4 week placement
A Clinical Attachment (sometimes referred to as an observership) provides medically qualified overseas doctors with an overview of NHS medical processes and systems, helping them to prepare for working in the NHS. This supports them in their application for GMC registration and Part 2 of the PLAB test.
All attaches will be allocated a Clinical Supervisor and will shadow the multi-disciplinary team to observe clinical skills, develop interpersonal skills and obtain a range of additional skills. All will undertake a Trust and local induction. The Clinical Supervisor will be responsible for meeting with the attach to access their level of understanding and complete the Clinical Attachment / Observership Record. Upon completion, a Certificate of Clinical Attachment / Observership will be produced.
There is a fee for clinical attachments of £200 to cover the pre-engagement checks and admin time to process applications. Only applications that are successful would attract the fee and this is not refundable if the applicant withdraws during the pre-engagement process.
The applicant must undergo pre-engagement checks in line with NHS Check Standards. Failure to provide satisfactory checks in line with these standards may result in the offer of attachment being withdrawn.
Main duties of the job
By the end of the attachment, it is anticipated that the applicant will have acquired some of the following clinical skills:
- History taking skills and examination
- Presentation of cases
- Good prescribing practice
- Infection control
- Phlebotomy and interpretation of blood results
- Interpretation of ECGs
- Interpretation of X-rays
- Investigations
- Differential diagnosis
- Treatment decisions
- Doctor/patient partnership
- Consent
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
By the end of the attachment applicants may have learned some of the following:
- How to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- How to break bad news and deal with challenging patients
- How to work in a multicultural environment
- How to manage patient expectations
- Professionalism in the NHS
- How the NHS works
- Clinical Audit
- Clinical Governance
- Ethical issues
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
There is a fee for clinical attachments of £200 to cover the pre-engagement checks and admin time to process applications. Only applications that are successful would attract the fee and this is not refundable if the applicant withdraws during the pre-engagement process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
By the end of the attachment applicants may have learned some of the following:
- How to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- How to break bad news and deal with challenging patients
- How to work in a multicultural environment
- How to manage patient expectations
- Professionalism in the NHS
- How the NHS works
- Clinical Audit
- Clinical Governance
- Ethical issues
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
There is a fee for clinical attachments of £200 to cover the pre-engagement checks and admin time to process applications. Only applications that are successful would attract the fee and this is not refundable if the applicant withdraws during the pre-engagement process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Medical Qualified Doctor Overseas
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Part 1 of PLAB test
Desirable
- Be preparing for / have passed PLAB Part 2
Knowledge
Essential
- 6 months post qualification experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Visa - permission to enter and stay in the UK
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Medical Qualified Doctor Overseas
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Part 1 of PLAB test
Desirable
- Be preparing for / have passed PLAB Part 2
Knowledge
Essential
- 6 months post qualification experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Visa - permission to enter and stay in the UK
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).
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).
