Paediatrics Gastroenterology Specialty Doctor
Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (TBC)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (TBC)
Job ref: 205-6756423
Site: Royal Stoke University Hospital
Town: Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/11/2024 23:59
Paediatric Gastroenterology and General Paediatrics: Provision together with clinical colleagues of a comprehensive paediatric gastroenterology service. This will include participation in the general paediatric tier 2 rota, diagnosis, assessment, and management of common paediatric gastroenterology problems including constipation, IBD, eating disorders, gastro-oesophageal reflux, and eosinophilic esophagitis. The post holder will be expected to have or to develop a special interest in paediatric gastroenterology.
Main duties of the job
You will be encouraged to work with colleagues to manage the daily business of the Directorate and to develop the service in accordance with the Trust’s strategic direction and take part in meetings and other activities as agreed with the Clinical Director.
You are responsible for your own health and safety in that you must comply with any safe working arrangements, policies, and procedures, which are in place. In addition, you have a duty to any other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
You are expected to work within the policies and procedures, standing orders, and financial instructions of the Trust.
Programmed activities (based on a whole time post): Full time/job share 9.996 PAs including 2 PA for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA). The content of these activities is subject to negotiation and agreement within the Directorate.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Pack.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Fully registered with the GMC
* BLS/PLS/PiLS Trained
* APLS or PALS provider
* A post-graduated qualification e.g MRCPCH, MSc, DCH, DCCH, MBA or other equivalent diplomas
Clinical Experience & Training
* Minimum 4 years (or equivalent) postgraduate training, two of which must have been in paediatrics and 1 year of experience within paediatric gastroenterology
* Ability to assess and treat the sick child
* Ability to perform practical procedures used in general paediatrics including venepuncture, cannulation, lumbar puncture, long line insertion
* Experience in paediatric endoscopy
* Experience of managing patients in paediatric gastroenterology outpatients
* Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
* Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of managing acutely ill children
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
* Willingness to take part in teaching
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff
* Ability to teach clinical skills
* Commitment to continuing medical education
* Participation in research or clinical audit
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
* Demonstrated ability or experience in teaching e.g. SHO’s, medical students
* Formal training in research or teaching methods
* Conducting audit and research
Management and Administrative Experience
* Experience and understanding of clinical audit
* Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning
* Willingness to participate in service developments
* Willingness to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
Personal Attributes
* Willingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one’s individual limitations
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
* Ability to work in a team
* Ability to work flexibly
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
Important information about your application:
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith, or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
* New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
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If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help.
At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!
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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