Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a middle grade doctor for its Paediatrics department. The successful candidate will provide inpatient care, participate in outpatient clinics, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. This position is suitable for trainee doctors at ST3 level or higher and offers a 12-month contract in general paediatrics.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute paediatrics.
• Ability to work in a team setting with consultants.
• Familiarity with outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward support as a middle grade.
• Participate in Tier 2 on-call rota.
• Teach resident doctors and medical students.

Skills

Inpatient pediatric care

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Medical degree

Completed ST3 or higher level

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Provide ward support as a middle grade, working with the consultant of the week to deliver inpatient paediatric care.
• Gain experience in outpatient clinics.
• Participate in the Tier 2 on-call rota to cover General Paediatrics during day and overnight working, on average not more than 48 hours weekly.
• Contribute to high-quality care for children and young people in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines (including primary and tertiary care where appropriate) to achieve an integrated service for patients.
• Develop skills and interests appropriate for the sub-speciality general paediatric service.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues within the department and in linked adult specialties; participate in clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities where appropriate.
• Develop a special interest to supplement the skills of the current medical team.
• Participate in the appraisal process for Tier 1 resident doctors, with consultant supervision.
• Take part in the teaching/education programme for resident doctors and medical students.
• Develop and maintain good communications with local General Practitioners, tertiary specialist colleagues and appropriate outside agencies.
• Engage in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit within the department.
• Ensure own practice remains up-to-date and maintain professional standards as set out by the General Medical Council.

Contract and Place

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.

Organisation

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.