Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Trust Doctor Level 1in Paediatrics on a fixed term 8 month contract at Russel's Hall Hospital part of Dudley Group of Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust.
The Paediatric ward is situated on the second floor just opposite to the neonatal unit. It has 41 beds for medical and surgical admissions. It has 9 cubicles and rest is divided into 4 bedded bays. This included 2 HDU beds.
The successful candidate will join with the remaining team of SHO's to provide General Paediatric and Neonatal services for the children of Dudley.
We offer a supportive and encouraging environment to develop as a professional.
Main duties of the job
1. You will be given opportunity to sit-in outpatient clinics to develop your clinic skills.
2. You will be supported and expected to participate in audits, research, teaching and service improvement schemes. You will be provided with Trust and departmental induction to help you ease into the job
3. You will be supported and expected to participate in audits, research, teaching and service improvement schemes. You will be provided with Trust and departmental induction to help you ease into the job
4. You will be expected to liaise closely with your senior colleagues in all aspects of the patient care until you develop confidence to initiate basic care on your own accord.
5. You will also be doing out-of-hours including long days and night shifts as per rota schedules which will attract a 50% supplement, During out of hours, you will be carrying the Tier 1 crash bleeps and attend any emergencies with senior supervision.
About us
at the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Registration and Eligibility
Essential
6. Full GMC registration with licence to practice
7. Medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
8. Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Experience
Essential
9. 12 months experience at Foundation level or equivalent
Desirable
10. A minimum of 12 months UK clinical experience or equivalent
11. APLS/NLS or equivalent
Skills
Essential
12. The applicant must be of good standing and fit to practise medicine safely in accordance with GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013) domains