Job summary
Trust Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in General Paediatrics:
This post is an ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified individual looking to develop skills within a busy general paediatric department in London. The position will also allow the candidate to continue to meet their training and education objectives within their clinical responsibilities.
The candidate would take part in the general paediatrics rota for 12 months until 01 September 2025.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of patients under the supervision of a consultant paediatrician.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of Post
This is a replacement post and ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified individual looking to develop skills within a busy general pediatric department. The position will also allow the candidate to continue to meet their training and education objectives within their clinical responsibilities.
The candidate would take part in the general paediatrics rota for 6 months, there is a possibility of a further 6 month extension after March working in neonates.
General details of the post
Title:
Clinical Fellow (ST1/3 level) in General Paediatrics
Location:
University Hospital Lewisham , part of The Lewisham Healthcare NHS Trust
New or Replacement Post:
Replacement Post
Prime responsibility:
To work in a team of junior doctors within Paediatrics and continue with training and Educational Objective
Accountable to:
Consultants in Paediatrics
Reports to:
Dr Emily Derrick
Works with:
21 Senior House Officers (ST1-3) in Paediatrics (6 in NICU, 8 in A&E and 7 in General)
1 Senior House Officers (F2) in General Paediatrics
1 Pre Registration House Officers (F1) in General Paediatics
14 Other Paediatric ST4+, SpRs and middle-grade staff in the Trust and Hospital
Key tasks:
To share with SHOs responsibility for the day to day running of the Paediatric department
To continue with developing skills
To continue training and Educational Objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualifications
- MRPCH/MRCP (part I)
- Full current GMC registration
Desirable
Training and Experience
Essential
- NLS/APLS/PALS Course
- Significant experience in recognised Paediatric SHO training post and must have appropriate neonate experience at SHO level
- Outpatient experience of at least 20 (post registration) paediatric clinics
Desirable
- Paediatric A&E post middle grade Experience
Clinical Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level or experience
- Sound manual dexterity and competent routine practice procedures as expected for experience
- Clear Logical thinking/shown an analytical/scientific approach Understanding of evidence informed practice
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Audit
Essential
- Through understanding of principles of medical audit
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and exam preparation and case presentations
Desirable
- Teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH