Job summary
The senior clinical fellow post supports the middle grade rota in paediatrics according to the experience of the candidate and includes out of hours working, with the opportunity to develop an area of special interest and progress either in a training programme at ST3+ level or to a speciality doctor and beyond. The successful senior clinical fellow applicant should have valid APLS and NLS certification. There is the opportunity of undertaking clinics and supporting the neonatal unit.
Main duties of the job
Main duties - To provide middle grade cover to the Acute Paediatric rota.
Core responsibilities:
- Demonstrates skill in the management of life-threatening illness and conditions across the paediatric spectrum, from the neonate and infant to the child and young person.
- Should hold valid APLS, NLS and Level 3 safeguarding certificates
- Works within the paediatric multidisciplinary team (MDT), by providing a holistic approach to care.
- Recognises, assesses, anticipates and manages the full range of symptoms experienced as disease and illness progress.
- Prescribes, reviews and monitors pharmacological treatment and non-pharmacological interventions necessary to care for paediatric patients
- Works together with patients, families and professionals to facilitate decision-making.
- Possesses the procedural skills necessary to practise competently and effectively as a middle-grade paediatrician, and able to advise and support others.
- Opportunity to develop an interest to support the department e.g. research, teaching, diabetes, allergy.
Opportunity to springboard into either the Wessex Deanery ST4+ paediatric training programme or progress through to speciality doctor and further via the CESR route.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated 2025 when this role and base of work will relocate to Royal Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A GMC registered Medical Practitioner
- Achieved Part1 MRCP
- Valid APLS, Level 3 safeguarding and NLS certificate from a Resuscitation Council (UK) registered courses
Desirable
- Full Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health of the United Kingdom
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
Experience
Essential
- To be competent in managing common Medical emergencies
- To have a good understanding of general Medicine
- Demonstration of enthusiasm and interest in a career in a Medical specialty
Desirable
- Previous experience working within the NHS
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB