Clinical Fellow ST4+ in Paediatrics and Neonatology

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Clinical Fellow ST4+ in Paediatrics for a 12-month fixed-term contract at Whipps Cross Hospital. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical services in various areas including the Paediatric A&E Department and Labour Ward. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience at SHO level and relevant qualifications in paediatrics. Strong communication and clinical skills in paediatrics are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience working at SHO level or equivalent, including six months in a Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
• Strong general paediatric knowledge required.
• Competence in assessing and managing acutely ill children.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical services across various paediatric and neonatal areas.
• Contributing to patient care and multidisciplinary team activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills in paediatrics and neonatal practice

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

MB ChB, MRPCH part 1 (or equivalent), APLS, NLS

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust

Clinical Fellow ST4+ in Paediatrics and Neonatology

Whipps Cross Hospital

The Paediatric department is based at Whipps Cross Hospital and is part of the Children's Clinical Board and Network within Barts Health. You will be joining a medical department that currently has 14 Consultant Acute Physicians and 32 Junior Doctors.

Main duties of the job

Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is seeking a full-time Paediatric Clinical Fellow for a 12-month fixed-term contract. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician to join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and support staff in the Paediatric Department, based at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post will commence in September and involves providing clinical services across several areas, including the Paediatric A&E Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Children's Outpatient Department, Labour Ward, and Postnatal Wards.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver high standards of harm-free care, ensure patients are in the right place at the right time, and create an outstanding working environment guided by our WeCare values and behaviors. We are committed to promoting inclusion and fostering a supportive, diverse workforce.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role involves providing clinical services across various paediatric and neonatal areas, contributing to patient care and multidisciplinary team activities at Whipps Cross Hospital.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience working at SHO level (or equivalent), including six months in a Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
• Understanding of the role of audit in clinical practice.

Desirable

• Experience in a Level 3 Neonatal Unit at SHO level.
• Interest and participation in clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Teaching experience.

Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Clinical skills in general paediatric and neonatal practice, including venipuncture, cannulation, and lumbar puncture.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Interpersonal skills for working with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• MB ChB, MRPCH part 1 (or equivalent), APLS, NLS.
• Strong general paediatric knowledge.
• Competence in assessing and managing acutely ill children.
• Resuscitation skills for paediatric patients.

Desirable

• MRCPCH part 2 theory and clinical exams.
• Knowledge of NHS organization.

Other

Essential

• Maintains good personal health.

Desirable

• Experience with UK health systems and practices.

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Job ID: 259-MED7365154WXH