Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Wolverhampton seeks a trainee doctor for a 12-month Paediatric position. The role includes providing in-patient care and supporting outpatient clinics. Candidates should have at least 5 years of medical experience, including 3 years in paediatrics, and hold GMC and RSPCH registrations. On-call participation is expected alongside collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience of on-call at ST 3 or above level.
• APLS or EPLS trained.
• Desirable: Six months previous NHS employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward support for Paediatric patients.
• Participate in the Tier 2 on-call rota.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Acute paediatrics experience

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Education

GMC Registration

RSPCH Registration

Minimum of 5 years post graduate medical experience

Minimum of 3 years Paediatric experience

Job description

The post holder will work in the Paediatric department, being an integral member of the Paediatric team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing ward support as a 'middle grade', working alongside the consultant of the week to provide inpatient care for Paediatric patients. They will also gain experience in outpatient clinics.

This is a post designed for a trainee wishing to gain further experience in Acute Paediatrics within the NHS in the UK. This will be suitable for an experienced doctor at ST3 or higher level.

This post will provide the successful applicant with 12 months in a Tier 2 post and the post-holder will be based in general paediatrics. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the Tier 2 on-call rota to cover General Paediatrics during day and overnight work, on average not more than 48 hours weekly.

This post would suit a candidate who would like to gain skills in paediatrics in both the acute setting and in the outpatient environment. There are opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in sub-specialist areas within acute paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to the high-quality care delivered to children and young people, in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• To collaborate with colleagues in all disciplines (including primary and tertiary care where appropriate) to achieve an integrated service for patients
• To develop skills and interests appropriate for the sub-speciality general paediatric service
• To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues within the department and in linked adult specialties and participate, where appropriate, in clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities
• To have or develop a special interest to supplement the skills of the current medical team
• To actively participate in the appraisal process for Tier 1 resident doctors, with consultant supervision
• To take part in the teaching / education programme for Resident doctors and medical students
• To develop and maintain good communications with local General Practitioners, tertiary specialist colleagues and appropriate outside agencies
• To show involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit within the department
• To ensure own practice is up-to-date
• To maintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the General Medical Council

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust was established in 1994 and is a major acute Trust providing a comprehensive range of services for the people of Wolverhampton, the wider Black Country, Staffordshire, North Worcestershire and Shropshire. It gained Cancer Centre status in 1997, was designated as the 4th Regional Heart & Lung Centre during 2004/05 and became one of the first wave Bowel Screening Centres in 2006. The Trust is the largest teaching hospital in the Black Country providing teaching and training to around 130 medical students on rotation from the University of Birmingham Medical School. It also provides training for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals through well-established links with the University of Wolverhampton. One of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands the Trust has an operating budget of almost £380 million, more than 800 beds on 3 sites and employs around 8,000 staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In conjunction with colleagues, to play a full part in the Tier 2 rota for the department. To provide cover for colleagues in respect of periods of planned leave and contribute to prospective cover for unplanned leave. In conjunction with colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Person Specification

Professional registration

• GMC Registration
• RSPCH Registration

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years post graduate medical experience
• Minimum of 3 years Paediatric experience

Desirable

• Six months previous NHS employment

Experience

• Experience of on-call at ST 3 or above level
• APLS or EPLS trained