Job Overview Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Tier 1) in Acute Paediatrics and Neonatology based at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This post is for 12 month temporary maternity cover. The appointee will be part of a busy and cheerful department, with a clear emphasis on delivering top quality care to our local children and young people. There is close joint working between consultants and the specialist paediatric nursing team, and good support for junior medical staff. We have excellent working relationships with our community colleagues, and with tertiary centre specialist services in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool. The post is available immediately. Main duties of the job The post includes responsibility for admission of all acute cases and their management on the ward as well as the follow-up of previous In-Patients in the Out-Patients Department. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Clinical duties are shared between the thirteen first on call staff. Two people have responsibility for the Neonatal Unit and the others deal with the Children’s Ward and the Out-Patient Clinics. There is one tier 1 doctor on duty at night and 2 tier 1 doctors on-call in the days. These duties are rotated on a regular basis. The current out of hours working pattern is a full shift. The appointed doctors will also participate in 1:8 on calls which includes weekday and weekend nights; weekday and weekend long days. The usual on-call shifts are 12.5 hours long. The regular days are 8 hours long. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received. Person specification Organisation Skills Essential criteria Demonstrate an ability to organise work effectively. Take considered decisions whilst under pressure, document clearly and concise work. Management Essential Criteria Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning. Willingness to participate in service developments Desirable criteria Willingness to manage e.g. project work; Audit Essential Criteria Knowledge of audit cycle. Participation in research or clinical audit. Willingness to take part in teaching.Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable criteria Previous experience of audit projects, with evidence of relevant audit activity. Conducting audit and research Other Essential criteria Able to meet the travel or health requirements of the job Desirable criteria Welsh Speaker Communcation Skills Essential criteria Evidence of ability to communicate well at all levels using verbal and non verbal skills. Working use of English Language for verbal and written communication. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or Have achieved the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence Ability/Knowledge Essential Criteria Good communication skills. Ability to assess a normal child and to recognise and appropriately manage abnormality in a sick child. 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 with other health professionals. Desirable criteria Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions. Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing Experience Essential criteria The post holder must be a qualified medical practitioner having worked a minimum of 1 years full time in General Paediatrics and Neonates. This should be explicit in the application and will be evaluated during the interview as well. Desirable criteria UK experience. Experience in this specialty at ST level (not including Foundation modules) by time of appointment APLS, NLS, Child Protection Courses and experience. If not done then commitment to do these courses. Qualifications Essential criteria Fully Registered Medical Practitioner with the GMC. Desirable criteria MRCPCH Parts 1A and 1B