Clinical Fellow - ST3 - Paediatrics

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics at Broomfield. This role offers a permanent full-time position with opportunities for professional development and support for MRCPCH exams. Work alongside experienced colleagues in a dynamic environment focused on providing high-quality care for children.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to appropriate training

Qualifications

• At least 6-12 months NHS experience at ST1-3 level.
• At least 12 months' experience in Paediatrics including Neonatology and General Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in children's ward and participate in resuscitation scenarios.
• Work in neonatal unit and manage patients in outpatient areas under supervision.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

Mid and South Essex NHS Trust's Paediatric Department at Broomfield are are looking for Clinical Fellows at ST3 level to join our Inclusive and well lead Paediatrics teams on a permanent full time basis.

Your duties will be arranged with the Consultant to whom you are responsible, who has final medical responsibility for all
patients under his/her care.

You will work along-side doctors in training (Foundation year 2/ GPVTS/ Paediatric ST1 & ST2) and be offered an educational programme with one-to-one support from educational supervisor.

Successful applicants will be given the support required to complete their MRCPCH exams if required.

These posts are suitable for doctors who meet the essential criteria detailed on the vacancy & want to further to explore paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

Managing patients in children's ward, Paediatric assessment unit and Paediatric ED, including participation in resuscitation scenarios.

Working in neonatal unit which includes the Level 2 neonatal intensive care unit, labour ward and post-natal ward, involving resuscitation and stabilisation of premature neonates with senior medical support, besides managing common neonatal conditions.

You will be expected to work in our labour ward, managing patients in the outpatients' area under the supervision of a Consultant and be involved in our active and well-established teaching programme within the paediatric department, which includes bedside teaching for junior colleagues, medical students and nurses.

In your role you will be expected to undertake presentations at departmental meetings and internal audit meetings, participate in simulation exercises with adequate opportunities to complete supervised learning events (SLE), be given opportunities to get involved with managing safeguarding cases under the supervision of consultant and work in partnership with Middle grades, Consultants, Nurses, Community Nursing Team and all members of the MDT to ensure the children, young people and their families receive the very highest quality of care.

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are looking to further your career in paediatrics we would love to hear from you.

Please see the detailed job description for more information on your main duties and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration
• APLS or EPLS
• NLS
• Success in 2 of the three written MRCPCH papers at time of application and within the last 7 years

Desirable criteria

• MRCPCH

Experience

Essential criteria

• Have at least 6-12 months NHS experience at ST1-3 level.
• Have at least 12 months' experience of working in Paediatrics which must include:- this must, at the point of application, include at least • 6 months in Neonatology • 6 months in General Paediatrics (not including Foundation modules)
• Evidence of achievement of paediatric capabilities commensurate with a trainee who has completed ST2, as defined by the Paediatric RCPCH Progress+ curriculum, by point of application.

Communications

Essential criteria

• Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken 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.

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Clinical Fellow - ST3 - Paediatrics - MSE (PDF, 307.2KB)
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• Medical Payscales 5/2024 R (PDF, 156.0KB)