Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics and Neonatology

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a paediatric registrar. This role involves supporting the management of paediatric wards, engaging in clinical responsibilities, and contributing to junior doctors' training. Candidates should possess an MBBS and MRCPCH with relevant paediatric experience, ensuring excellent patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2/3 years' experience in Paediatrics and Neonatology.
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice required.
• Understanding of audit, clinical risk, management and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Attend ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
• Assist in the running of inpatient paediatric ward and neonatal unit.
• Examine children with suspected or actual child abuse.

Skills

Excellent all-round experience of DGH work

Proficient in basic paediatric procedures

Ability to work independently

Effective communication with patients

Leadership and management skills

Education

Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent

MRCPCH

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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.

NOTE: Specific duties may vary from time to time with the circumstances existing and the developing competence and interests of the members of the team.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH

Desirable criteria

• Additional relevant clinical experience - APLS/EPALS/ NLS

Registration

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including: Good acute clinical care- Paediatrics and Neonatal, maintaining good medical practice, good relationships and communication with patients, good working relationships with colleagues, good teaching and training, professional behaviour and probity

GMC principles of good medical practice

Essential criteria

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory
• Satisfactory DBS clearance
• Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent
• Occupational Health clearance

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Excellent all-round experience of DGH work
• Minimum of 2/3 years' experience in
• Paediatrics and Neonatology
• Proficient in basic paediatric procedures- cannulation / LP / airway management / UVC / Intraosseous access
• Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working at registrar level
• Minimum 6 months experience in working in NHS

Language Skills

Essential criteria

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following : a) Undergraduate medical training in English b) Evidence of IELTS score or equivalent as per GMC

Academic / Research Skills

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk, management and evidence-based practice

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of participation in QIP
• Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of teaching /presentations

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
• Situation awareness with awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
• Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

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. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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

• Job Description (PDF, 696.3KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 160.4KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 176.4KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)