Job Summary
We are looking for a General Paediatric Clinical Fellow to join our Team at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey. The post is within the middle tier doctor rota, taking shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
Main Duties of the Job
The doctors would complement the existing middle grade team and participate in the current shift system. They would be responsible for the smooth running of the inpatient and A&E department, and participate in out-patient clinics. An example rota template is provided below, with the successful applicant following a nine week rolling pattern.
The doctor would support the junior trainees and liaise closely with the nursing staff and attending/on call Consultant.
Participation in teaching, departmental meetings, audit, and generation of guidelines will be expected.
The Consultants participate in a weekly attending system and are available for assessment of urgent referrals, working closely with the junior medical staff.
About Us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow, and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists, and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey, and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Job Responsibilities
Our Children and Young Peoples Department has an excellent reputation for providing high quality general and specialist Paediatric and Neonatal services. We provide a full range of in and out-patient Paediatric services, Paediatric Accident and Emergency, and Neonatal Intensive Care (Level 3).
We aim to provide a high quality, multi-disciplinary service to our children and young people based on the latest evidence-based clinical guidance. We are continuously improving our skills, developing links with tertiary centres, and striving to cultivate a culture of learning, support, and continuous improvement.
We provide a consultant-delivered service between the hours of 09.00 - 22.00 Monday to Sunday. We take an active role in all aspects of high quality patient care, from the day-to-day running of the department to supervision of juniors, nursing staff, and Allied Health Professionals to ensure all clinical and performance standards are met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS/MBChB
* APLS provider
Desirable
* MRCPCH
* Other postgraduate qualification (MSc, MD or other higher degree)
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of good knowledge/training in General Paediatrics
Desirable
* Thorough understanding of clinical governance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr