Senior Clinical Fellow

Integrated Care System; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Woolwich is seeking a Paediatric Doctor to take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota. Responsibilities include managing the Neonatal unit and participating in outpatient clinics. Candidates must have MBBS or equivalent qualifications and significant Paediatric SHO training experience. The position involves teamwork and effective communication in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Full current GMC registration.
• Significant experience in a recognised Paediatric SHO training post.
• Outpatient experience of at least 20 paediatric clinics.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unit, or Children's Ward.
• Seeing children on request in the A&E department.
• Participation in supervision and education of resident doctors.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Sound manual dexterity

Effective communicator

Excellent English language skills

Familiar with IT and computer skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications

MRPCH/MRCP (part I)

Job description

The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.

The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.

Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.

3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.

The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.

Main duties of the job

Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unit or Children's Ward, alternating with other middle grade doctors.

Seeing children on request in the A&E department. Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.

Participation in supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the department's education program.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those we serve, the patients. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives foster a culture of engagement, including four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team, and various programmes and events aimed at promoting:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities, identifying as LGBTQ+, and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access and employability
• Enhancing the experience of staff with disabilities
• Increasing EDI literacy and confidence among trust staff through training and development
• Mainstreaming equality initiatives

Job responsibilities

Responsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unit or Children's Ward, alternating with other middle grade doctors.

Seeing children on request in the A&E department. Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.

Participation in supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the department's education program.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications, MRPCH/MRCP (part I), full current GMC registration
• MPCH Part II

Training & Experience

• NLS/APLS/PALS Course
• Significant experience in recognised Paediatric SHO training post with appropriate neonate experience at SHO level
• Outpatient experience of at least 20 paediatric clinics (post registration)

Clinical Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to work independently where appropriate, based on experience
• Sound manual dexterity and competence in routine practical procedures
• Logical, analytical, and scientific approach with understanding of evidence-based practice

Organisation & Planning

• Ability to manage time and prioritize clinical needs effectively

Administration

• Knowledge of current health service structure and recent initiatives
• Understanding of clinical risk management and governance

Audit

• Understanding of medical audit principles
• Participation in audit projects

Personal Skills and Attributes

• Effective communicator, team player
• Excellent English language skills
• Flexible, adaptable to cover colleagues' absences
• Familiar with IT and computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure check for any criminal convictions.