Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4) in Paediatrics | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is offering a full-time, fixed-term position in Paediatrics to cover maternity leave. The role includes assessment and management of patients in the Paediatric Assessment Unit, participation in teaching and training, and outpatient assessment. Candidates must hold a full UK General Medical Registration and have training in Paediatrics. The position provides a unique opportunity to work in a thriving acute hospital serving a large population.

Qualifications

• Full UK General Medical at the time of application.
• Training in Paediatrics with confidence in management of emergencies.
• Working knowledge of English required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients referred to the Paediatric Assessment Unit.
• Attend paediatric emergencies in the emergency department.
• Conduct inpatient ward rounds and coordinate care.

Skills

Managing paediatric medical emergencies

Assessment of patients in outpatient clinics

Teaching and training

Education

Full UK General Medical Registration

Training in Paediatrics

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a full‑time, fixed‑term post to cover maternity leave at a 660‑bed acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. The maternity service has 5,500 deliveries per year and the appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England) 2002.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and initial management of patients referred to the Paediatric Assessment Unit from primary care and the emergency department
• Attend paediatric emergencies in the emergency department and on the ward
• Inpatient ward rounds, including high‑dependency care with management planning and coordination of care in liaison with the attending consultant
• Assessment and management planning of patients in the outpatient clinic with consultant input and supervision
• Participation in teaching, training and appropriate educational activities

Qualifications

• Full UK General Medical at the time of application
• Training in Paediatrics and confidence in managing paediatric medical emergencies
• Assessment of patients in general paediatric outpatient clinics
• Working knowledge of the English language

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