Job summary
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is pleased to offer a clinical fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes with the South-West regional specialist Paediatric Endocrinology service and large Bristol and Weston Paediatric Diabetes team. The post holder will gain a breadth of experience principally in general Endocrinology and Diabetes with experience in Outpatients and Day cases. Also experience of more specialist areas of diabetes and complex obesity, and differences in sex development (DSD), late effects and metabolic bone problems as they are managed in the department. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) is a recognised Centre of Excellence.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to take part in regular timetabled diabetes clinics, and regular sessions overseeing and assisting with patient reviews and the dynamic endocrine function tests on the clinical investigations unit (CIU) which will involve interpreting investigation results and formulating clinical plans and presenting these at the weekly team clinical meeting. It is expected that the post holder is competent in practical paediatric procedural skills such as intravenous cannulation and providing Paediatric life support. The post holder will also be expected to participate in governance activities such as audit and quality improvement projects or guideline development. There will be opportunities to get a wide range of experience in the outpatient clinics-both in general Endocrinology and Diabetes and observing and participating in MDT work in the subspecialist areas of Endocrinology.
The post holder will be encouraged to undertake a Quality Improvement or Research project.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a university teaching hospital we have an active educational program within each of the departments and throughout the hospital. These include:
Weekly Journal ClubsWeekly Grand Rounds
Weekly Teaching sessions
Weekly X-ray meetings
It is expected that the post holder will participate in and contribute to the departmental teaching sessions.
For more information please refer to the Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a university teaching hospital we have an active educational program within each of the departments and throughout the hospital. These include:
Weekly Journal ClubsWeekly Grand Rounds
Weekly Teaching sessions
Weekly X-ray meetings
It is expected that the post holder will participate in and contribute to the departmental teaching sessions.
For more information please refer to the Job Description
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- At least 3 years' experience in Paediatrics
- Up to date with Paediatric Life Support
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in working in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Computer skills. Able to use with Microsoft Office, email, literature review, hospital specific software.
- Able to work in stressful situations, to undertake and to delegate responsibility.
- Ability to cope with stress
- Good communication skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Undergraduate Medical degree
- Post graduate qualification in Paediatrics MRCPCH or equivalent
- English language competency (IELTS/OET). IELTS: Overall band 7.5 and minimum score of 7.0 in each of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking or OET: Grade B in all four sub-tests of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
Aptitudes
Essential
- In line with UHBW Trust values
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- At least 3 years' experience in Paediatrics
- Up to date with Paediatric Life Support
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in working in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Computer skills. Able to use with Microsoft Office, email, literature review, hospital specific software.
- Able to work in stressful situations, to undertake and to delegate responsibility.
- Ability to cope with stress
- Good communication skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Undergraduate Medical degree
- Post graduate qualification in Paediatrics MRCPCH or equivalent
- English language competency (IELTS/OET). IELTS: Overall band 7.5 and minimum score of 7.0 in each of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking or OET: Grade B in all four sub-tests of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
Aptitudes
Essential
- In line with UHBW Trust values
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudling St
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
