Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Gateshead is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow (Registrar) in Paediatrics for a full-time position. This role offers clinical experience in a supportive General Paediatric unit and exposure to level 1 Neonates, making it ideal for those interested in a career in Paediatrics. The post includes responsibilities such as managing sick children and conducting outpatient clinics under supervision. Interested candidates should apply promptly.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff networks for inclusion

Qualifications

• Applicants must cover at least 3 years of employment with references.
• Successful applicants need to pay for the DBS certificate.
• Registration with the DBS update service is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage unwell children in acute settings.
• Perform neonatal assessments and resuscitation.
• Conduct outpatient clinics under supervision.
• Participate in on-call rota.
• Engage in teaching and audits.

Skills

Recognition, assessment, and management of unwell/sick children

Neonatal assessments and resuscitation skills

Conduct General Paediatric outpatient clinics

Participate in audits and research projects

Teaching of resident doctors and Medical Students

Quality improvement projects

Education

Medical Degree

Registration with relevant medical board

Job description

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.

All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions. The advertised post of Senior Clinical Fellow (Registrar) in Paediatrics is to start as soon as possible on a full‑time basis for 12 months. The post offers clinical experience in a supportive General Paediatric unit with exposure to level 1 Neonates and is suitable to anyone interested in pursuing a career in Paediatrics.

This is a full‑time post and is part of a full‑shift system, as 2nd on call, Middle Grade in Paediatrics with level 1 Neonatal care.

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Candidates who require sponsorship are strongly advised to visit the UK Border Agency website and familiarise themselves with what is required. There is a facility on this site to access the points based calculator and work through an example which should assist candidates in their understanding of the process.

Responsibilities

• Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
• Neonatal assessments and resuscitation skills
• Participate in the on call rota
• Conduct General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervision
• Participate in audits and current research projects
• Participate in the teaching of resident doctors and Medical Students
• Involvement in Quality improvement projects
• To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital
• To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues

Requirements

All references must cover a minimum of 3 years employment from current/previous employers (preferably from two separate employers).

Successful applicants must pay for their DBS certificate (deducted from monthly pay over a maximum of three months) and register with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should be aware of criminal record certificate requirements and consult the UK Border Agency for guidance.

All staff are expected to be involved in Clinical Governance and to be part of an audit group.

Working for our organisation

Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values are the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE: Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D‑Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme (balancegateshead.com) to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.