Job summary
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
You will be providing clinical service to the Children's Emergency Department the full shift Middle Grade rota (days, mids, twilights, nights). This work will predominantly include clerking new patients and some reviews of patients in out short stay unit. You may also be asked to help the team in looking after acutely sick or injured children in resus.
You will also have full access to the rich and varied teaching programme in Children's ED and the Children's Hospital. You will be allocated an educational supervisor for your time with us. You will have fellowship time within a discussed area of interest.
Main duties of the job
We are delighted to advertise for a Senior Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine here at UHS.You will be working alongside an enthusiastic team of Paediatric Emergency Medicine consultants, trainees, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver our emergency care service for the children of the Southampton area as well as working the regional Major Trauma Centre. We are a busy department that sees over 35000 children a year and the single front door for all ill and injured infants, children and young people at the trust.This role(s) is on the dedicated CED middle grade rota. The successful applicant will deliver clinical time in CED developing their skills in Paediatric Emergency Medicine with dedicated time to develop skills in an area of their choosing, for example Quality Improvement, Trauma, Simulation etc. This post would be ideal for someone who has completed basic paediatric or EM training and is keen to develop further skills in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
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.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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
You will be providing clinical service to the Childrens Emergency Department the full shift middle grade rota (days, mids, twilights, nights). This work will predominantly include clerking new patients and some reviews of patients in out short stay unit. You will be involved in looking after acutely sick or injured children in resus.
The post holders time will be spent on a full shift rota in the Childrens Emergency Department with dedicated education and personal development time.
The post holder will be expected to manage children within the footprint in any of these clinical areas with support where required. Where relevant to training, doctors will be supported in mapping their experience to the PEM, Emergency Medicine and Paediatric curricula.
You will also be expected to contribute towards our extensive education programme. As well as teaching and learning opportunities you will also be able to actively participate in ongoing Research as part of our ongoing commitment to PERUKI and PEM research. You will be able to actively participate in quality improvement initiatives with a focus on your preferred area of interest and with support in building your skills, knowledge and leadership abilities.
Depending on your chosen are of interest your fellowship roles and responsibilities may include: Paediatric Trauma, Quality Improvement, Simulation, Education, Wellbeing
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
You will have the following as a minimum:
- Full GMC registration.
- Completion of training to ST4+ with either RCPCH or RCEM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews: TBC
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
[email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Provider status in APLS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH or MRCEM
Desirable
- ETC/ATLS
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education, quality improvement etc
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Previous CT3 + training (or equivalent) in paediatrics or emergency medicine
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Paediatric emergency medicine experience
Desirable
- Quality Improvement experience
- Teaching experience
- Research experience
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary paediatric department
- Ability to prioritise tasks
Desirable
- Flexible and able to adapt to change
- Ability to cope with pressure
- Enthusiastic
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