Job summary
This is a fixed-term post for a Clinical Fellow in Community Paediatrics with East London NHS Foundation Trust within the Specialist Children & Young People's Services (SCYPS) in Newham, East London. This post would be suitable for an Out-of-programme Paediatric trainee, post-CCT Paediatric trainee or SAS Doctor looking to expand one's portfolio to gain more clinical experience in Community Paediatrics, particularly in the area of Safeguarding, Child Protection and Looked After Children. The post is for 6 months (extendable to 12 months). The post is full time for a maximum of 10 programmed activities, and we would also welcome applicants wishing to work less than full time. There are no on-call commitments in acute paediatrics in this post. The post will be based at West Ham Lane Health Centre, 84 West Ham Lane, Stratford, E15 4PT.
Main duties of the job
- Diagnostic assessments:
- To participate in the Child Protection rota for triaging referrals and undertaking Child Protection medical assessments. There will also be the opportunity to observe in clinics in the NEL CSA Hub at the Royal London Hospital.
- To undertake Health Assessments for Looked After Children and Young People.
- To undertake integrated clinics with CAMHS for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children.
- To participate in Child protection conferences and Looked After Children Review Meetings with colleagues in the multi-agency team in Newham
- Teaching:
- To contribute to departmental teaching
- To contribute to teaching of students particularly in relation to community child health services
- Audit, Quality Improvement and Service Improvement:
- To engage in departmental projects and initiatives to improve services, clinical practice and protocols in areas related to Safeguarding and Looked After Children.
- Management: To participate in management roles within the team, for example teaching coordination, chairing of team meetings, rota coordination.
- Other Clinical Opportunities:
- To undertake Child Development clinics in the clinical assessment pathways for children and young people referred to the Service with a range of developmental needs, including neurodevelopmental and neurodisability conditions.
- To undertake Medical advisory clinics for children and young people requiring Education Health Care Plans.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Personal and Job specifications carefully. You should provide evidence in your application of the essential qualities required and why you would be an asset to our Service. We put all our patients at the heart of all we do.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and Licence to Practise
Desirable
- oPostgraduate degree in related child health or medical speciality, e.g. DCH, MSC, MD , PhD
professional training
Essential
- Post-graduate experience in Paediatrics (at least 4 years)
- Clinical experience in Community Paediatrics (at least 3 months)
Desirable
- Level 3 competence in Community Child Health
- CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent), or within 6 months of completing CCT
Clinical knowledge, experience and skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary service and the ability to seek advice from, share experience with, and offer support to other team members
- Ability and experience to assess children when there are child protection concerns
- Up to date with Level 3 competences in Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Competent in management of common general paediatric problems - acute and chronic
- Competent in management of common general paediatric problems - acute and chronic
- Experience of working in partnership with Education, Social Care and other stakeholders
Medical management and leadership
Essential
- Ability to undertake administrative tasks effectively
- Has a positive approach towards self-management, organisational skills and time management
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrates punctuality and reliability in attending duties
Patient safety and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Has a track record of completed audit projects, service development work and/or Quality Improvement projects
Desirable
- Shows understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to clinical practice
- Has experience in co-production and collaboration with service users
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate paediatric teachingprovement projects
Desirable
- Experience of postgraduate paediatric teaching
- Undertaken 'train the trainer' training
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Has good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to express complex medical issues in lay terms
- Ability to empathise with people from different backgrounds and demonstrate cultural compentency
- Ability to communicate with parents and children effectively, and to explain complex medical conditions and treatment
Desirable
- Shows good understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Personal and other skills
Essential
- Shows decision making and judgement
- Shows adaptability and flexibility if needed, and ability to operate under pressure
- Displays honesty, integrity and awareness of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Ham Lane Health Centre
London
E15 4PT