Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In order to maintain your clinical practice there will be regular clinical sessions in paediatric A&E or covering the paediatric wards, working at Paediatric Registrar level. Your teaching commitment is equally split with your clinical commitment. You would be part of the Paediatric 'middle grade' level on call rota and undertake long day shifts (both weekdays and weekends) and night shifts. The job is EWTD compliant.
You would be expected to undertake a formal medical educational qualification during the appointment. We would support you in applying for the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PgCert HBE) course held at St George's. You would be supported in attaining further training in medical simulation if required.
The department is involved in research and development of medical education within paediatrics. You would be strongly encouraged to participate in this aspect of medical education and aim to present your work at international meetings.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
* Full registration with GMC
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* APLS/ NLS Provider or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* Teaching Qualifications/APLS Instructor
* Certificate of completion of training in Paediatrics
Experience
Essential criteria
* Relevant registrar level (ST4+) experience in Paediatrics
* Evidence of experience in teaching and medical education
Desirable criteria
* Prior Registrar level Paediatric experience in a tertiary hospital
* Experience as an assessor or examiner
* Experience as a Paediatric simulation facilitator
Skills
Essential criteria
* Phlebotomy, cannulation, lumbar puncture in neonates and children
* Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
* IT skills
* Competence in performing clinical audit, service improvement and guideline development
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of teaching clinical skills to others
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Level 3 child safeguarding training
Desirable criteria
* Higher knowledge in paediatrics, such as PgCert/ MSC
Personal
Essential criteria
* Ability to work in a Multi disciplinary team
* Good interpersonal skills
* Commitment to continuing medical education
* Flexible approach
Desirable criteria
* Supportive nature
* Ability to self motivate and motivate others
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email or via NHS Jobs.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features.
As part of you pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager.
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 256.4KB)
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