Job summary
We are recruiting to a number of paediatric speciality posts with start dates from Feb 26 - Sept 26.
Registration with the GMC, MRCPCH and experience/ familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices is preferred, although we may be able to support sponsorship to the GMC if the candidate has an equivalent paediatric exam and excellent clinical experience in another setting.
The post is not recognised by the Royal Colleges for training purposes but provides training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to work in one of the following specialities: adolescent health, haematology/ oncology/ bone marrow transplant, rheumatology, renal medicine, paediatric education fellow. Other specialties may become available over the year.
The post holder will be a vital part of the paediatric team, delivering high-quality clinical care to children and young people across a range of highly specialised services. The appointed fellows will be responsible for providing day-to-day inpatient and outpatient management of patients, whilst the education fellow will contribute to education sessions using a variety of modalities including lectures, small group seminars, bedside teaching, clinical skills sessions, and simulation-based training.
All posts will contribute to the out of hours rota.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details and further information please refer to the Job Description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details and further information please refer to the Job Description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Training in paediatric speciality
- APLS /EPLS / PLS or equivalent
- Evidence of safeguarding training
Desirable
- At least three years of speciality training in paediatric speciality
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise information and time in an effective and planned manner
- Skills to communicate clearly with multi-disciplinary health professionals
- Ability to build rapport with children and their carers, communicate with them effectively and act as a patient advocate
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Aptitudes Essential
Essential
- Excellent command of English language (GMC recognised exam)
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Good organisational skills
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to be part of the wider hospital team including working night shifts
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Successful completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with license to practice or eligibility to apply for registration
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Training in paediatric speciality
- APLS /EPLS / PLS or equivalent
- Evidence of safeguarding training
Desirable
- At least three years of speciality training in paediatric speciality
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise information and time in an effective and planned manner
- Skills to communicate clearly with multi-disciplinary health professionals
- Ability to build rapport with children and their carers, communicate with them effectively and act as a patient advocate
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Aptitudes Essential
Essential
- Excellent command of English language (GMC recognised exam)
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Good organisational skills
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to be part of the wider hospital team including working night shifts
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Successful completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with license to practice or eligibility to apply for registration
Desirable
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 Hospital for Children
Upper Maudling St
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
