Trust Doctor in Paediatrics with paediatric respiratory - Registrar Equivalent

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics for a 9-month post at The Royal London Hospital. This position focuses on paediatric respiratory care, offering training and experience in various clinical settings. Candidates must have relevant paediatric experience and will supervise juniors while participating in multidisciplinary care. Competitive terms offered.

Benefits

Training opportunities

No night or weekend duties

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric respiratory and general medicine is preferable.
• Ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with night-time duties and weekend work is not required.

Responsibilities

• Consultant led ward rounds at varying times during the week.
• Provide cross-cover for other registrars during leave.
• Supervise elective and emergency admissions.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Respiratory knowledge

Leadership and supervision

Education

Completion of CCT

Job description

Overview

Senior Clinical Fellow Post (St5-7 equivalent) in Paediatrics with paediatric respiratory at The Royal London Hospital. The post will be for a period of 9 months with potential extension depending on clinical performance and vacancies available.

Who is this Post Suitable For?

• Paediatric Trainees who want to further their Paediatric Respiratory and General paediatric experience
• Trainees who are out of programme and keen to deepen their paediatric sub-specialty experience before applying for sub-speciality GRID
• Trainees who have completed their CCT and wish to gain further General Paediatric experience, working with other respiratory registrars, responsible for day-to-day running of the respiratory ward, supervising juniors and liaising with the MDT

Responsibilities

• Consultant led ward rounds at varying points of the week
• Provide cross-cover during leave of absence for other respiratory registrars on the ward
• Train to take respiratory referrals from other teams including PCCU and NICU
• Participate in weekly grand rounds attended by all consultants and psychosocial MDT meetings
• Supervise elective and emergency admissions, from arranging admission and investigations to completing discharge summaries and ensuring full communication and handover
• Asthma and general respiratory clinic – rostered with the other registrars

Opportunities and Training

• Insertion of longlines – training will be provided if required
• Learn principles of paediatric bronchoscopy
• Learn principles/interpretation of sleep studies (oximetry, cardiorespiratory and polysomnography)
• Learn to perform, interpret and report lung function tests including spirometry, plethysmography, hypoxic challenge test, exercise bronchoconstriction, 6 minute walk test, nNO and FeNO and multiple breath washout
• Learn to perform and interpret skin prick allergy tests
• Attend TB, oxygen dependent infant & immunology clinics
• Attend CF, bronchiectasis, PCD, NIV and TaDAA clinics
• Attendance at departmental and educational sessions

Working Arrangements

• There are no night-time or weekend duties associated with this appointment

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group seeks to be a high-performing network renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond. The organisation emphasises WeCare values and inclusive working environments, promoting equal opportunities for staff.

Equal Opportunities and Recruitment

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. The Trust reserves the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Disclosure and Barring Checks may be required for roles with direct access to children or vulnerable adults. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. If appointed, information may be transferred to relevant applicant management and NHS systems as part of recruitment and employment processes.