Job summary
We are looking to appoint a ST4-ST8 Paediatric Clinical Fellow to join our team of 14 Consultants.
Neptune Children's ward is a general paediatric ward that caters typically from birth to 16 years.
There are 10 side rooms (prioritised for those requiring isolation) and one six bedded bays that cater for those children requiring emergency, elective or high dependency care. There is an additional four bedded nursery with cots.
***Please note this post may close early due to high volume of applications***
Main duties of the job
As an employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with all departments and other medical, professional and managerial colleagues to provide high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Middle grade medical personnel work on a shift system but have a nominated consultant. Wherever possible the timetable aims to provide continuity of middle grade medical staff, although there may be occasionswhere the On-Take commitment and the junior doctor's requirement lead to alternative arrangements.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but will include:
- The Doctor will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
- Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
- Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetable
- Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but will include:
- The Doctor will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
- Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
- Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetable
- Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration
- APLS or EPLS
- NLS
- Success in two of the three MRCPH paper at time of application and within the last 7 years
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience at ST1-ST3 level
- 12 months experience of working in Paediatrics which must include 6 months in Neonatology and 6 months in General Paediatrics
- Evidence of achievement of paediatric capabilities commensurate with a trainee who has completed ST2, as defined by the Paediatric RCPH progress+ curriculum, at the time of application
Communication
Essential
- Demonstratable written English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working
- IT Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration
- APLS or EPLS
- NLS
- Success in two of the three MRCPH paper at time of application and within the last 7 years
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience at ST1-ST3 level
- 12 months experience of working in Paediatrics which must include 6 months in Neonatology and 6 months in General Paediatrics
- Evidence of achievement of paediatric capabilities commensurate with a trainee who has completed ST2, as defined by the Paediatric RCPH progress+ curriculum, at the time of application
Communication
Essential
- Demonstratable written English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working
- IT Skills
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).
