Job summary
The purpose of this innovative post is to allow a clinician to develop skills in paediatric emergency medicine to develop this as a subspecialty interest and gain skills useful for future paediatric or emergency medicine practice.
This post has been designed primarily for doctors who wish to gain further experience in emergency medicine and paediatrics with a view to pursuing a career in these specialties. The post is also suitable for any trainee looking to gain experience in paediatric emergency medicine.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be in post for 12 months in the Children's and Young People's Emergency Department (CYPED) at University Hospital of North Tees. The job would be mainly based in CYPED including on late shifts and weekends, there would also be time on the rota dedicated to Self Development Time which can be used for study (see below) or in the co-located Urgent Care Centre and the paediatric HDU at the neighbouring Trust to assess a range of severity of paediatric illness and injury.
Funding for two relevant paediatric emergency medicine courses (e.g. APLS/EPLS/ATLS) and the Diploma in Child Health (subject to eligibility) or Postgraduate Certificate on Paedatric Emergency Medicine from Edinburgh University will be made available.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is to:
- Assist in the provision of an effective paediatric emergency medicine service at the University Hospital of North Tees.
- Provide emergency treatment to patients attending the paediatric emergency department and liaise with specialties.
- Assist and guide junior doctors in emergency medicine and paediatrics working within CYPED.
- To liaise with the shop floor/on-call consultant for clinical and administrative advice as appropriate.
- Responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
- Work co-operatively with colleagues and to respect their contribution to patient care.
- Ensure accurate recording of patient care episodes and outcomes as well as effective communication with nursing and professional staff in relation to patient care.
- Undertake mandatory training as directed.
- Any other duties which may be required from time to time.
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post.
- Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- A responsibility to decline to undertake duties for which they have not been trained, or for which they believe they will be able to undertake safely.
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Contribute to the achievement of the Trusts Strategic Objectives.
- The post holder is required to comply with the Trust policy on the implementation of the Working Time Regulations (1998 and 2009 amendment) including declaration of hours worked and breaks taken by undertaking monitoring exercises when required.
- Demonstrate commitment to Improving Working Lives principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.
- Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
- Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; promote zero tolerance on violence against staff.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- APLS/EPLS
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MBBMRCEM/MRPCH
- Ability to gain the Trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- MBBS or equivalent (1) APLS/EPLS (1) Full GMC Registration with licence to practice (1) MRCEM/MRPCH (1) Ability to gain theCompetent in all relevant IT packages, including Microsoft and PACS.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate inter-personal skills for effective team working.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Desirable
- NLS
- 12 months experience working for the NHS
- Ability to motivate and teach junior medical and nursing staff.
- Ability to lead, direct and delegate tasks appropriately
- Member of relevant organisation
- ATLS provider
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
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tees
Stockton
TS19 8PE