Main area paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST1/2) Contract 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 279-MWRACHPAEDS-010A
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital Town Brighton Salary £41,750 - £54,468 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/03/2025 23:59
Clinical Fellow ST1-3 equivalent in Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST1/2)
Job overview
Clinical Fellow ST1-3 equivalent in Paediatrics
1 fixed term post for 6 months
3 fixed term posts for 12 months.
These roles will be located within the Children’s Emergency Department or paediatric wards, including the Paediatric Critical Care Unit and Day Case Unit.
The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, known locally as the ‘Alex’, is developing as the children’s hospital for the South East Coast region. Opened in 2007, it is a purpose-built facility designed by children, with children, for children and has won several major awards.
Please join our exciting team by the coast to improve and move forward your paediatric career.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the day-to-day care of the patients who are seen in the Children’s Emergency Department and inpatient medical wards, Critical Care Unit and Day Case Unit.
During the attachment at RACH, trainees gain experience in general paediatrics embracing paediatric medicine, paediatric surgery, ambulatory care and emergency paediatrics. The experience obtained is extensive and is enhanced by the fact that all consultants have special interests. The consultant of the week provides close supervision and teaching at the bedside, and leads daily ward rounds. There are opportunities to attend outpatient clinics in general paediatrics and paediatric surgery. There are also specialised clinics run by local paediatricians, and joint clinics with visiting consultants from teaching centres.
You will work a combination of day shifts, long days, night shifts and weekends as part of a European Working Time Directive compliant rota of approximately 13 full-time equivalent people.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the day-to-day care of the patients who are seen in the Children’s Emergency Department and inpatient medical wards, Critical Care Unit and Day Case Unit.
During the attachment at RACH, trainees gain experience in general paediatrics embracing paediatric medicine, paediatric surgery, ambulatory care and emergency paediatrics. The experience obtained is extensive and is enhanced by the fact that all consultants have special interests. The consultant of the week provides close supervision and teaching at the bedside, and leads daily ward rounds. There are opportunities to attend outpatient clinics in general paediatrics and paediatric surgery. There are also specialised clinics run by local paediatricians, and joint clinics with visiting consultants from teaching centres.
You will work a combination of day shifts, long days, night shifts and weekends as part of a European Working Time Directive compliant rota of approximately 13 full-time equivalent people.
Person specification
Experience & Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice
* Advanced Life Support cert from the Resuscitation Council UK
* Higher Degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
* Understanding of clinical risk management
* An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
* Details of relevant post registration experience at ST1- 4 Level in the UK
* IV cannulation and lumbar puncture
Knowledge
* Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
* Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
* IT Skills
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
* Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
* Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Recognised teaching qualification
Important information for applicants:
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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