We have a 1-year fixed term post available in the Paediatrics department, and the post holder will be expected to participate in the middle grade rota covering Acute Paediatrics and Local Neonatal Unit. This is an excellent opportunity within Paediatrics at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.
The post holder will be encouraged to participate in audits, presentations and teachings. Although this post is not recognised for training, the appointee will be encouraged in their training and development within the role.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the Paediatric team at middle grade level, rotating between General Paediatrics and Neonates. The appointee will take part in outpatient clinics under the supervision of the consultant team and supervise the work of the junior trainees. Working patterns and timetables will be equivalent to those expected of the training grade registrars. This includes normal day work, weekends and nights.
Job responsibilities
Managing paediatric patients throughout their hospital stay Delivering care to Newborns in the Neonatal Services Delivering care to the NICU/SCBU, labour ward & post-natal Assessment of referred babies The review of all babies as needed Supervising Foundation doctors Review of protocols as part of the team The appointee will be expected to work flexibly across the service as required, as and when service needs change To take part in outpatient clinics under the supervision of the Consultant Paediatricians
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council Advanced Life Support Certificate or equivalent Knowledge
Essential
Experience of audit Experience
Essential
Experience of working in paediatrics and neonates Competencies equivalent to completion of ST3 in Paediatrics Recognition of and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Desirable
NHS experience Skills
Essential
Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues Desirable
Ability to teach clinical skills Experience in organising educational activities
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. Certificate of Sponsorship
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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
East and North Herts NHS Trust Address
Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr