Post CCT Clinical Fellow Acute Paediatrics

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe invites applications for a Post-CCT Clinical Fellow to join our Acute Paediatrics team at the District General Hospital. The post is designed for a paediatrician nearing or having achieved CCT who wishes to advance acute paediatric skills while leading on governance, teaching and service development.

You will work with an approachable consultant team across inpatient wards, the Paediatric Assessment Unit and neonatal services, with on-call

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• MRCPCH qualification.
• At least to CMT level with evidence of practical procedures.
• Six months NHS experience at ST3+ level.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient paediatrics assessment and management of acute referrals from A&E and primary care.
• Support and supervision of first on-call trainees.
• Neonatal unit care and management in NNU and transitional/post-natal wards.
• Safeguarding assessment under supervision and attendance at monthly peer reviews.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

MRCPCH

GMC Registration

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Post-CCT Clinical Fellow to join a friendly and supportive Acute Paediatric team within a busy District General Hospital. The post is ideal for a paediatrician who has recently achieved, or is close to achieving, CCT and wishes to further develop their acute paediatric skills while gaining valuable experience in leadership, quality improvement, medical education and service development. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced and approachable consultant team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality acute paediatric care across inpatient services, the Paediatric Assessment Unit and neonatal services. The role offers a high degree of clinical autonomy alongside excellent opportunities to strengthen skills in governance, teaching, audit, quality improvement and service transformation. The postholder will form part of the department's middle-grade workforce and participate in the acute paediatric registrar rota, including resident overnight on-call duties, weekend working and support for the neonatal rota, with consultant support available at all times. This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance clinical and leadership skills, contribute to departmental projects and service improvement initiatives, and build a portfolio aligned to future Consultant opportunities. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REAPPLY.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Post-CCT Clinical Fellow to join a friendly and supportive Acute Paediatric team within a busy District General Hospital. The post is ideal for a paediatrician who has recently achieved, or is close to achieving, CCT and wishes to further develop their acute paediatric skills while gaining valuable experience in leadership, quality improvement, medical education and service development. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced and approachable consultant team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality acute paediatric care across inpatient services, the Paediatric Assessment Unit and neonatal services. The role offers a high degree of clinical autonomy alongside excellent opportunities to strengthen skills in governance, teaching, audit, quality improvement and service transformation. The postholder will form part of the department's middle-grade workforce and participate in the acute paediatric registrar rota, including resident overnight on-call duties, weekend working and support for the neonatal rota, with consultant support available at all times. This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance clinical and leadership skills, contribute to departmental projects and service improvement initiatives, and build a portfolio aligned to future Consultant opportunities.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers. Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website. 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

The successful candidate will work on the ST3+ higher rota.

Duties will include:

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.

Safeguarding assessment and management of children referred for safeguarding assessment under direct supervision of on-call consultant. Attendance at monthly peer review meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• MRCPCH

Experience

Essential

• At least to CMT level with evidence of appropriate practical procedures
• Six months ST3+ NHS experience
• Up to date NLS and APLS/EPLS
• Hold certificate of completion of specialist training/ hold or ready to apply to GMC for addition to specialist register in paediatrics

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 and Research

Essential

• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice

Desirable

• Participation in audit and research

Teaching and 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

Other

Essential

• Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role.
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description.

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