Job summary
Applications are invited for this Trust Clinical Fellow Post in Paediatrics ST1-2 level working alongside a well-established team which includes other junior doctors at ST 1-2 level and 9 middle grade ST3-7 Specialist registrars
The post-holder will work as part of this team, rotating between consultant teams to allow for a wide spread of experience in specialty including specialist clinics. Whilst the needs of the service are paramount, individual training needs are taken into account.
Although this is not a training post, applicants will be encouraged to gain postgraduate qualifications in Paediatrics, such as MRCOG or DRCOG and continuing professional development is encouraged. Support in studying will be given to appropriate appointees.
This post is aimed at ST1-2 level trainee who has interest in pursuing a career in Paediatrics or a GP trainee who wishes to broaden their experience within Paeds.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder's main duties are to provide to the consultants and middle grade doctors and include (depending upon experience):
- In-patient care and ward rounds
- Attendance at Outpatient clinics
- Take part in the Paediatric SHO night and weekend on-call rota
- Cover for ST 1-2 trainees when they are absent on annual or study leave
- Covering other absences within firms (depending upon experience)
- Teaching and education of medical students and other staff
- Audit
The successful candidate with work a team based rota shared with the other eight SHO's.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognizing that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a SHO in Paediatrics (ST 1-2 level), working alongside a well-established team which includes twelve consultants, an associate specialist, three doctors at ST 4-8 level, two speciality doctors and nine SHOs. This is a fixed-term contract to cover a HEKSS Deanery vacancy until August 2024.
The post-holder will work as part of the above team, with rotation between consultant teams to allow for a spread of experience. Whilst the needs of the service are paramount, individual training needs are taken into account in the job plans.
Although this is LAS post and not a Deanery training post, applicants will be encouraged to gain postgraduate qualifications in Paediatrics or General Practice, and continuing professional development is encouraged. Support with studying will be given to appropriate appointees.
The Department is in an exciting phase of development, including ongoing projects to deliver a consultant-delivered 7 day hospital service and other planned future service developments. This development allows ample opportunity for doctors of all grades to participate in service development, audit and research and the appointee will be encouraged to do this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a SHO in Paediatrics (ST 1-2 level), working alongside a well-established team which includes twelve consultants, an associate specialist, three doctors at ST 4-8 level, two speciality doctors and nine SHOs. This is a fixed-term contract to cover a HEKSS Deanery vacancy until August 2024.
The post-holder will work as part of the above team, with rotation between consultant teams to allow for a spread of experience. Whilst the needs of the service are paramount, individual training needs are taken into account in the job plans.
Although this is LAS post and not a Deanery training post, applicants will be encouraged to gain postgraduate qualifications in Paediatrics or General Practice, and continuing professional development is encouraged. Support with studying will be given to appropriate appointees.
The Department is in an exciting phase of development, including ongoing projects to deliver a consultant-delivered 7 day hospital service and other planned future service developments. This development allows ample opportunity for doctors of all grades to participate in service development, audit and research and the appointee will be encouraged to do this.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Good team worker
Desirable
- Attendance at a communication skills course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Good team worker
Desirable
- Attendance at a communication skills course
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).
