Job summary
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Care Group: Child Health
Site: King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill)
Senior Clinical Fellow (MT04 or MT05) in Paediatric Critical Care
Full-time 48 hours per week
12 Months Fixed-Term
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must always be strictly complied with.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holders.
The post holder will get the opportunity to work in a new 16 bed paediatric critical care centre, encompassing 8 paediatric intensive care beds and 8 paediatric high dependency beds. There are currently 360 admissions per year to PICU and 400 to HDU. The Critical Care Centre has 6.4 whole time equivalent Paediatric Critical Care consultants.
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for a Junior Doctor with middle grade experience in Paediatric Critical Care, Anaesthesia, Critical Care or Paediatric Emergency Medicine, interested in advancing their paediatrics training and developing their administrative skills in a teaching hospital environment. Ideally, trainees will have completed their MRCPCH Part 2 and will have an up-to-date certification for Paediatric Life Support training.
Although these appointments are not accredited for training the appointees will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programs within the department and the hospital. Appointees will have a named educational supervisor. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors. The experience and opportunities offered would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in paediatric critical care, paediatric anaesthesia or critical care medicine.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Description of training:
1. To develop competence in: Multidisciplinary management of paediatric intensive and high dependency care. Management of the critically unwell child with liver disease, head injury, multitrauma, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery & general paediatric critical care problems.
2. To achieve skills in stabilisation of the critically sick or injured child, including safe intra-facility transfer.
3. Assessing potential critical care patients elsewhere in the hospital.
4. To manage telephone referrals, giving accurate advice, liaising with specialist teams as appropriate.
5. To attain knowledge & experience of different ventilation strategies (including high frequency oscillation), the use of inotropes & renal replacement therapies.
6. To attain experience in practical procedures including intubation, central line insertion.
7. To attain a high level of understanding for systems within NHS and improve their communication skills through participation in multidisciplinary meetings and daily interactions with members of multidisciplinary teams.
8. To jointly provide middle grade cover to the Critical Care Centre (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Paediatric High Dependency Unit (PHDU) with nine other middle grade doctors (ten in total).
9. The clinical fellows will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit. There are two ward rounds per day: 08.30 for teaching and major management decisions and a business ward round at 16.00 16:30
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent.
- Registerable medical qualification.
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
Audits/ quality improvement
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff. Flexible and resilient.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Research
Essential
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of PICU services in a busy Teaching hospital
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of PICU, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.Specialist training in PICU.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kings College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS