Job summary
Job Overview
The poster holder will support the Paediatric Emergency Department in:
Ensuring the effective organisation of the reception, resuscitation, diagnosis and emergency treatment of all patients presenting to the Paediatric Emergency Department.
The appropriate discharge of patients to a specialist unit within the hospital and other hospitals in the area, General Practitioner of back to the community.The readiness of the department to implement at any time the Major Incident Plan.The post holder will contribute to the periodic reviews and verifications of these plans.The monitoring of the quality of service given by the Paediatric Emergency Department which includes clinical audit.Active participation at various committees and working groups,Participation in development of emergency treatment protocolsProfessional supervision under Consultant guidance aiming to encourage the development of all doctors within Emergency Medicine,Contributing to the provision of reports for the Coroner, Police Statements and for Complaints management adhering to time frames.Demonstrating an involvement in Clinical Governance. Risk Management and Clinical audit.Ensuring own practice is up to date. This will include taking responsibility for own clinical professional development and participation in the Trust wide appraisal system.Complying with data protection.Complying with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
Main duties of the job
Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Department
The post holder will be clinically and educationally responsible to the Consultants in the Paediatric Emergency Department. This post offers:o A 3 year programme working at registrar-level in the Paediatric Emergency Department at Queens and King Georges Hospitals
o Postgraduate MSc/PGDipCert in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (Queen Marys University)
o Study Leave allowance and funding towards Emergency Medicine-based courses
o Formal departmental teaching built into the rota for all doctors
o Sim training
o Opportunity to participate in Research
o Participation in Audit and Quality Improvement Projects
o Named Educational Supervisor
RotaWe offer flexible rostering where the post holder will be able to request their own shifts to work and choose their working pattern over a 3 month period. Shift patterns are 0800-1800, 1000-2000/1200-2200 and nights 2000-0830/ 2200-0600.
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Successful candidates will be provided with detailed induction, will have dedicated time for teaching, an allocated educational supervisor to support and nurture their developmental needs and career progress.
The job advert will close early if sufficient applications are received.
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trusts Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.
Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.
If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes (vaping) may be used outside hospital buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- 3 years post full registration with at least 1 year in Paediatrics
- Certification in APLS/EPLS/PLS/ATLS
Desirable
- Paediatric emergency experience
- Experience in Audit
- Trainer in ATLS/ALS/APLS/EPLS
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
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
ED Paeds - Cross Site
Romford
RM7 0AG