We are looking to recruit a post-CCT fellow to join the team from April 2025 for a period of 12 months with the opportunity to extend further. This post will have on-call responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in specialist training in paediatric hepatology. Please note this post is not suitable for those wishing to undertake a medical training initiative (MTI) training programme.
The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team involved in running a supra-regional Paediatric Hepatology, Hepatobiliary surgery, and Liver Transplant service. Leeds is one of only 3 paediatric hepatology units within the UK. The ward has 16 beds shared between hepatology and the regional renal and renal transplant service. PICU and all other paediatric specialities are on site. There are subspecialty clinics in metabolic liver disease, viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease and adolescent and transitional care. Outreach clinics are held throughout the North of England and Scotland.
The team is led by five consultants of paediatric hepatologists together with paediatric hepatobiliary and transplant surgeons. There are also two ST 6-8 doctors on the team, and in addition doctors at ST2 or ST3 level to support the ward. The department also consists of a multi-disciplinary team with specialist nurses, pharmacy, and dietetic support.
Main duties of the job
This is a post CCT fellow. The applicant must have general paediatric or paediatric hepatology CCT or has applied for CCT. It is ideally suited to candidates wishing to pursue a long-term career in paediatric hepatology.
The daytime role will be based on the paediatric hepatology ward (L50). The post holder will be involved in the day-to-day management of inpatients and take part in outpatient clinics. The post holder will be the first point of contact for supra regional referrals. There will be opportunities to further their training in practical procedures such as therapeutic endoscopy and liver biopsy. This will include gaining experience in management of patients with acute liver failure, and those undergoing liver transplantation. The weekly ward timetable includes close supervision by consultants and several opportunities for clinical teaching. The post-holder will have the opportunity to participate in medical audit and local/multi-centre research projects.
About us
The Paediatric Hepatology Department in Leeds is a National Specialist Service for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of children who have a wide range of acute and chronic liver disease, intrahepatic lesions and complications of chronic liver disease (portal hypertension). The department is one of three national centres for Paediatric Liver Transplant and has a close relationship with other specialties at Leeds Children's Hospital including gastroenterology, cardiology, nephrology, haematology and oncology and rheumatology, for joint management of multisystem disorders.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POST
This role is suitable for applicants at ST6-8 or Post CCT candidates with experience in paediatric hepatology. It is ideally suited to candidates wishing to work in a large teaching hospital which provides many specialist services and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in paediatrics.
The daytime role will be primarily based on the paediatric hepatology ward (L50). The post holder will be involved in the day-to-day management of inpatients and take part in outpatient clinics. There will be opportunities to further their training in practical procedures such as therapeutic endoscopy and liver biopsy. This will include gaining experience in management of patients with acute liver failure, and those undergoing liver transplantation. The weekly ward timetable includes close supervision by consultants and several opportunities for clinical teaching. The post-holder will have the opportunity to participate in medical audit and local/multi-centre research projects.
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The post holder will work at the level of ST6-8+.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The post holder should have at least 3 years post-graduate experience of general paediatrics/paediatric hepatology. Six months of work experience in a paediatric liver intensive care unit at registrar level is mandatory. We have a very robust teaching programme that involves radiology meetings, grand rounds, junior doctor seminar, paediatric MDT, safeguarding peer review, and journal clubs on a weekly basis. We also have simulation programmes, governance meetings monthly. The successful candidate will be encouraged to attend these meetings.
We also have year 4 medical student teaching sessions, when they are posted in Paediatrics.
The successful candidate will have a comprehensive induction programme and will be assigned a supervisor to support them during their post.
PAEDIATRIC LIVER SERVICE
Monday AM
Grand Ward Round / Radiology meeting / Transplant Meeting
Monday PM
Hepatology Clinic
Tuesday AM
Annual post-transplant assessments
Tuesday PM
Psychosocial Multidisciplinary meeting / Histology MDT or Audit / Research Meeting
Wednesday AM
Registrar ward round / Research patients
Wednesday PM
Thursday AM
GA list / Transplant clinic
Thursday PM
Clinic Meeting
Friday AM
Transition / NAFLD / Virology/ OP Clinics
Friday PM
Ward teaching / Journal club
There will be a consultant led ward round every morning and evening, except Wednesday morning. The ward and clinic service commitment will be shared between the Registrars and Clinical Fellow so that each will have flexible sessions for admin/private study/research.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
* Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Empathy & Sensitivity:
* Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement
* Application form Interview / Selection centre References
* Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
* Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement
* Projects Capacity to work effectively with others
* Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
* Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
* Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty:
Desirable
* MRCPCH
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of at least 36 months experience in Paediatric Medicine.
* Evidence of exposure to Safeguarding cases, and level 2 safeguarding training.
* Previous experience working at a Registrar level Ability to perform a safeguarding medical, level 3 safeguarding training.
Desirable
* Part 2 written MRCPCH and considering applying for clinical or equivalent post-graduation degree (MD, etc) Evidence of paediatric training (National Training Programme).
Qualifications
Essential
* Existing full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current licence to practice.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
* Evidence of at least 36 months experience in Paediatric Medicine Part 2 written MRCPCH and considering applying for clinical or equivalent post-graduation degree (MD, etc)
* Evidence of exposure to Safeguarding cases, and level 2 safeguarding training
* Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing paediatric conditions, including emergencies and Ability to perform a safeguarding medical, level 3 safeguarding training
* Full MRCPCH
* Previous experience working at a Registrar level
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
* Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
* Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of applying
* OR Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application.
* Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date.
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Communication Skills
* Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
* Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
* Problem Solving & Decision Making
* Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Empathy & Sensitivity
* Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding sees patients as people
* Demonstrates respect for all
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