Job summary
Rotational Clinical Fellow Programme
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our progressive Rotational Clinical Fellow Programme at Sheffield Children's Hospital, where you can rotate within either Medical or Surgical specialties every 6 months, with contracts extending up to 2 years.
The varied Paediatric rotations that may be offered could include Emergency Medicine, General Paediatrics (inc. sub-specialty areas), Critical Care, Embrace Transport Services, Community, Neurodisability, Neurology and Neonates, giving you valuable experience across multiple disciplines. Placement allocation cannot be guaranteed in advance and will depend on availability. Preferences will be accommodated if possible.
These posts would offer flexibility in training and a varied clinical experience in a supportive paediatric setting. The roles would include attendance at protected teaching/training sessions thereby providing a safe and positive working environment.
You will be allocated a supervising consultant who will be responsible for ensuring that your training needs are met throughout your rotations and we offer up to 10 days of study leave per year to further support your professional development.
Our clinicians across all specialties have a strong track record in education and training; locally, regionally, and nationally, ensuring they are able to provide our rotational clinical fellows with the skills and competencies to facilitate entry into core and specialty training posts.
Main duties of the job
For detailed information about the main duties of the job please refer to the job descriptions attached to this advert.
You will need to be a compassionate, accountable person who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in your role.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, the main job duties and responsibilities please open the job descriptions attached to this advert.
Overseas Applicants
We welcome applications both from within the UK and overseas. Successful overseas applicants will be offered a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) and we will provide you with advice and information to help you settle into life in the UK. We are committed to looking after our people, so if you are not local to the area we will provide you with information and signpost you to various accommodation options.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: [email protected]
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS/EPALS and NLS provider - courses can be accessed at the beginning of the post if required
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- Safeguarding level 3 training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years postgraduate medical experience (equivalent to that obtained in a UK foundation training programme)
- Paediatrics at ST1-3 level (or equivalent) for at least 24 months
Desirable
- Middle grade experience in paediatrics and neonatal medicine
- Tertiary middle grade neonatal experience
- Postgraduate teaching experience
- Research experience
- Leadership experience
- Instructor on a life support course
- Additional experience in specialty of choice will be considered (for e.g.neonates, PCCU, transport etc)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit. Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, risk management & research
- Commitment to continuing personal professional development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team working
- Good communication skills
- Recognition of limitations
- Punctual / reliable / good time management
- Ability to organise and prioritise
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
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH