Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow (Registrar) in Paediatrics to start as soon as possible. This full-time role will involve managing sick children, conducting outpatient clinics, and participating in audits. Candidates must hold an MBBS, APLS, full GMC registration, and have recent NHS experience. The role offers a competitive annual salary of £73,992 plus allowances.

Qualifications

• Completion of ST1-2 or equivalent at time of starting post.
• Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Recent experience of providing services in an NHS setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage recognition and assessment of sick children.
• Conduct outpatient clinics under Consultant supervision.
• Participate in audits and clinical governance.

Skills

Clinical assessment of children

Neonatal resuscitation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

MRCPCH

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

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 full shift system, as 2nd on call, Middle Grade in Paediatrics with level 1 Neonatal care.

• 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

About us

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 should be 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 acronymICORE; 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.

Job responsibilities

Please See the attached Job Description for further details and the requirements for this post .

This post offers clinical experience in:

• Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
• Neonatal assessments and resuscitation skills
• Conducting General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervisio

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS or equivalent
• APLS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• MRCPCH
• Additional Degree or Equivalent

Clinical experience and effectiveness

• Completion of ST1- 2 or equivalent at time of starting post
• Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working.
• Experience at CT/ST 1-2 level in the UK or equivalent
• Recent experience of providing services in an NHS setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£73,992 a yearPer Annum plus allowances for out of hours as per work schedule