Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic ST3+ to join Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a fixed term period from the day of starting till 4th March 2025. This post is for 30 hours per week (0.6 WTE). This is a due to a rotational vacancy. The successful applicant can start as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will join a team of 14 Consultants supported by junior doctors, ANPS and PA's and will participate in the on-call rota.
The Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and LTP.
Main duties of the job
This post will be within the middle grade tier working at ST3+ level.
Duties will be across:
- Inpatient paediatrics; assessment and management of acute referrals from A&E and primary care.
- Care of those already inpatient on children's wards and support and supervision of first on-call trainees.
- Neonatal Unit; on-going care and management of babies on the NNU, in transitional care and the post-natal wards. Support and supervision for first on trainees in these areas. Attendance at high risk deliveries.
- Outpatient clinics alongside consultants
- Safeguarding; assessment and management of children referred for safeguarding assessment under direct supervision of on-call consultant.
- Attendance at monthly peer review meetings.
- Administration; responsibility for e-discharges, Badger summaries, safeguarding reports and outpatient letters.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through ourCentral Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the role please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the role please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration & LTP
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least to CMT level with evidence of appropriate practical procedures
- Shall have completed at least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a Specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience or competencies
Ability
Essential
- Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Demonstrates team building skills
- Evidence of clinical presentation
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Change management experience
Audit & Research
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
Desirable
- Participation in audit and research
Teaching & Education
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model
- A listening, learning and leading approach.
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
- Evidence of recent professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration & LTP
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least to CMT level with evidence of appropriate practical procedures
- Shall have completed at least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a Specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience or competencies
Ability
Essential
- Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Demonstrates team building skills
- Evidence of clinical presentation
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Change management experience
Audit & Research
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
Desirable
- Participation in audit and research
Teaching & Education
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model
- A listening, learning and leading approach.
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
- Evidence of recent professional development
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).
