Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics and Neonatology

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated medical professional for a paediatric position. Responsibilities include attending ward rounds, assisting in the care of inpatients, and examining children in suspected abuse cases. This position fosters a supportive environment for professional growth and offers 6-12 months rotations across multiple hospital units. Competitive salary between £41,750 and £64,288 is offered.

Benefits

High-quality training and development

Supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Attend Ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of the inpatient paediatric ward.
• Examine children with suspected or actual child abuse as requested.

Job description

Overview

Duties of the post: Attend Ward rounds and outpatient clinics. Assist in the day to day running of inpatient paediatric ward, CAU, Ambulatory Care and Neonatal Unit, and the supervision and support Tier 1 doctors. Examination of children with suspected or actual child abuse at the request of Social Services Department or Police, preparation of appropriate medical records and attendance at Case Conferences along with the consultant. Keep such records as may be required. These must be dated and initialled, together with any other related administrative duties, including discharge and clinic letters. Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s), in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. The post holder will agree to read and follow any protocols of medical cover laid down (either in writing or verbally). In case of any difficulties ensure that the advice of a senior colleague is sought, escalate issues as appropriate.

The timetable will be discussed with applicants and may be changed from time to time to respond to the demands of the service. The appointee undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, outside normally rostered duties as essential part of providing safe patient care. The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Our values include values-based recruitment, equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. A full shift working pattern not exceeding 48 hours including prospective cover for annual and study leave. The on-call registrars are supported by Tier 1 trainees both day and night. There is onsite consultant support until 22:00 and off-site cover overnight.

Post details

• POST: This post is for 12-24 months offering 6-12 months rotations, based on clinical need of the department, between the Paediatric and Neonatal Unit at the Bedford Hospital, Paediatric Unit at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, and Neonatal Unit at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
• Hours per week: 40hrs
• Salary scale: Is between £41,750 – £64,288 (Basic salary and out of hours as per junior doctors Contract). Overseas training experience at the same level will be recognised as per the pay point scale described in NHS employer section.