Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board invites applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics at Noah's Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff. The appointment is full-time, ASAP, for an initial 6 months with prospects for rotation through paediatric subspecialties within the Children’s Hospital.

The role is based in the Child Health division, reporting to the Clinical Director, Child Health. Applicants should have MBBS, MRCPCH and English language proficiency (IELTS or OET).

Qualifications

• Demonstrable written and spoken English to discuss medical topics with patients and colleagues.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current medical practices.

Responsibilities

• The post offers rotation through paediatric subspecialties within the Children’s Hospital, with six-month blocks and rotation based on performance and post availability.
• Carry out duties as Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics as directed by the Clinical Director, Child Health.

Skills

Written and spoken English

Clinical knowledge up-to-date

Education

MBBS

MRCPCH

IELTS or OET

Job description

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY UHB

Senior Clinical Fellow posts at Noah's Ark Children's Hospital

Job title

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

Division

Child Health

Responsible to

Clinical Director, Child Health

Hours

Full-time hours

Start Date

ASAP for 6 Months in the first instance

Location

Noahs Ark Childrens Hospital for Wales, Cardiff

Main duties of the job

The posts are available to start ASAP and is for 6 months (in the first instanace, with good prospects of 6-monthly rotation through the range of paediatric subspecialties within the Children's Hospital, subject to your performance, interest, and post availability nearer the time. The Childrens Hospital for Wales offers a full range of Regional Specialties for children in Wales.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well, and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• MRCPCH or Equivalent
• IELTS or OET

Desirable

• Intercalated Degree
• MSc or PHD
• Academic Excellence, (prizes, merits, distinctions, etc)

Previous Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 Years of experience in paediatrics (Including Neonatology)

Desirable

• UK experience (any specialty)

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

• Demonstratable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Up to date with current medical practices

Desirable

• Clinical Governance
• Quality Improvement
• Teaching
• Research

Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Motivated and Efficient
• Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
• Flexible, caring and hardworking
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership or teamwork in extra‑curricular activities

Other Requirements - e.g. on call duty

Essential

• Current GMC Certificate with a licence to practice
• Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract
• Satisfactory Health Clearance
• Satisfactory DBS Clearance

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