Trust Grade (ST4+ Equivalent) in Child Health - Scarborough Hospital
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Main area: Child Health
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (Full time - 40 hours per week)
Job ref: 419-6898835-TGCH-FH
Site: Scarborough Hospital
Town: Scarborough
Salary: £49,909 - £61,825 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/02/2025 08:00
Interview date: 25/02/2025
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your mail folders regularly.
Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to our local population.
Duties will be divided between the paediatric ward and the level 1 neonatal unit.
You will be responsible, with the support of Consultants, for the day-to-day care of all medical admissions to the children’s ward, and the provision of shared care for all surgical, orthopaedic and dental patients admitted to the paediatric ward.
Other responsibilities include ward rounds on the general paediatric wards and neonatal unit, support to junior colleagues regarding routine examination of newborn babies in the maternity ward, resuscitation of the newborn in the delivery suites, and care of patients on the neonatal unit.
The rota also includes outpatient sessions where new patients are seen with Paediatric Consultants.
The department runs a consultant of the week system, and the successful post holder(s) will be well supported at all times. Although this post is not a formal training post, the post holder will be exposed to the same educational opportunities and supervision as the other junior doctors.
We operate a full shift system, and the post holder(s) will work a combination of normal working days, long days and night shifts including weekend work.
Main duties of the job
The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients:
* Comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor.
* Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
* Undertake duties as defined within the job description in agreement with your clinical director.
* Be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources.
* Ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s Corporate Induction.
* Participate in the Trust’s statutory and mandatory training programme.
* Be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.
* Comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.
* Ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.
Working for our organisation
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale.
We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached.
The Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Person specification
Qualifications and experience
* Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
* Satisfactory completion of F1/F2 post or equivalent.
* At least 2 years of paediatric experience (excluding foundation training).
* At least 6 months tertiary neonatal experience.
* Distinctions, scholarships, prizes.
* Experience of research.
* 12 Months continuous experience within the NHS.
* Full registration with the GMC.
Knowledge and skills
* Competence in basic clinical procedures.
* Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload.
* Aware of own limitations.
* Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
* Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient.
* Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS.
* Ability to practice evidence-based medicine.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Teaching, audit and research
* Understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical governance.
* Contributes to teaching and learning of others.
* Active participation in clinical audit.
Communication & interpersonal skills
* Able to communicate effectively in a medical context.
* Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they can understand.
* Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Experience of working in teams.
* Evidence of communication skills.
Personal attributes and experience
* Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
* Respects and promotes the individual’s rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and culture.
* Evidence of leadership qualities.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service.
Relocation Package
The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country.
Sponsorship
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points based system online.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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