University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
This is a locum appointment for 12 months to cover maternity leave anticipated to start from April 2025 at UHDB Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Based at Derbyshire Children's Hospital at the Royal Derby Hospital, although other services are provided across all the Trust sites including the Queens Hospital Burton site and peripheral clinics at Ilkeston, Lichfield and Tamworth. We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatrician to join our flexible team and complement the range of services provided.
Main duties of the job
The role on offer is for an 8 PA contract. It will include a 1:8 on-call commitment for general paediatrics and for providing an out-of-hours emergency service (non-resident Rota), on a shared basis with other Consultants within the Department for which an on-call availability supplement is payable.
You will be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Job responsibilities
Ability to offer expert opinion & take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the wide spectrum of paediatric disorders.
Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduate.
Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees.
Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills.
Please see job description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
* MBBS/MBChB or equivalent.
* Full GMC Registration with a License to practice at time of application.
* Full Membership of RCPCH.
* APLS provider.
* Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3).
* APLS/ instructor.
* Interest / experience in paediatric adolescent health / eating disorders.
* Have CCT or within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview or entry onto GMC Specialist Register by time of interview.
Clinical Experience
* Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in General Paediatrics.
* Comprehensive technical competence in paediatrics.
* Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
* Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities.
Management & Administrative Experience
* Evidence of active participation in audit.
* Demonstrates clear understanding of current priorities in General Paediatrics.
Teaching Experience
* Experience of teaching undergraduates.
* Qualification in medical education.
Research Experience
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Other Attributes
* Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum.
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