Job summary
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Main duties of the job
Online applications are invited for the role of Paediatric Senior Fellow (ST3+) in General Paediatrics. This post is a fixed term of 12 months, commencing in September 2024.
Southampton Children's Hospital is a busy tertiary hospital which covers all paediatric specialties. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in the management of general paediatric and speciality patients while working in the general paediatric team for ward rounds and the out of hours middle grade rota. In addition, you will be given significant protected time to develop an area of clinical or non-clinical interest from areas such as High Dependency Care, Safeguarding, Quality Improvement or Speciality Paediatrics.
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
- Your job plan will cover clinical work as part of the general paediatric team covering acute admissions to the Childrens Hospital and ward based care (in normal working hours), and as part of the middle grade on-call rota coving all paediatric specialities (excluding PICU, NICU and cardiology) during evenings, weekends and nights.
- You will also be allocated significant protected time in your job plan to develop a further clinical or non-clinical interest to complement your future career. This can include, but is not limited to, High Dependency Care, Safeguarding, Quality Improvement or Speciality Paediatrics. Your job plan will be negotiated following a successful appointment.
- You will work alongside consultants and SHOs from Paediatrics, in addition to General Practice trainees and Foundation year trainees.
- You will work closely alongside the paediatric critical care outreach nursing team in providing support to paediatric ward patients from all medical and surgical specialities.
- You will have the opportunity to be involved in the Childrens Hospitals extensive education programme, with regular training offered from speciality paediatric teams, radiology, safeguarding and departmental case reviews.
What were looking for - An enthusiastic trainee who is keen to develop their skills in the management of general paediatric and speciality paediatric patients in a busy tertiary hospital.
- This role would suit a trainee looking to take time out of run through training or who is looking to develop clinical or non-clinical interests towards the end of their training.
- Ability to work independently out of hours to support the paediatric services with the appropriate clinical skills to conduct this role
- Completion of MRCPCH clinical examination or equivalent
- GMC registration with a license to practice
Salary: MT04 £55329 MT05 £63,152
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD