Trust Grade (ST4+ Equivalent) in Child Health - York Hospital
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Main area: Child Health Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (Full time)
Job ref: 419-6898808-TGCHY-FH
Site: York Hospital
Town: York
Salary: £49,909 - £61,825 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/02/2025 08:00
Interview date: 26/02/2025
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values:
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Duties will be divided between the paediatric ward (including seeing acute admissions on the children’s assessment unit) and the level 2 neonatal unit.
You will be responsible, with the support of Consultants, for the day-to-day care of all medical admissions to the children’s ward, and the provision of shared care for all surgical, orthopaedic and dental patients admitted to the paediatric ward.
Other responsibilities include the ward rounds on the general paediatric wards, neonatal unit and transitional care. Also to provide support to junior colleagues regarding routine examination of newborn babies in the maternity ward, resuscitation of the newborn in the delivery suites and the care of patients on the neonatal unit.
The rota also includes outpatient sessions where new patients are seen with Paediatric Consultants.
The department runs a consultant of the week system (with a separate consultant covering paediatrics and neonates during the week) and the successful post holder(s) will be well supported at all times. Although this post is not a formal training post, the post holder will be exposed to the same educational opportunities and supervision as the other junior doctors.
We operate a full shift system and the post holder(s) will work a combination of normal working days, long days, twilight and night shifts including weekend work.
Main duties of the job
The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients:
* To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor.
* To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
* To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.
* To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
* On commencement, to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s Corporate Induction.
* To participate in the Trust’s statutory and mandatory training programme.
* To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.
* To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.
* To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.
Working for our organisation
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites.
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team.
Person specification
Qualifications and experience
* Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
* Satisfactory completion of F1/F2 post or equivalent.
* At least 2 years of paediatric experience (excluding foundation training).
* At least 6 months tertiary neonatal experience.
* Distinctions, scholarships, prizes.
* Experience of research.
* 12 Months continuous experience within the NHS.
* Full registration with the GMC.
Knowledge and skills
* Competence in basic clinical procedures.
* Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload.
* Aware of own limitations.
* Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
* Understand the importance of working effectively in teams.
* Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support.
* Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS.
* Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
* Ability to practice evidence-based medicine.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Teaching, audit and research
* Understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical governance.
* Contributes to teaching and learning of others.
* Active participation in clinical audit.
Communication & interpersonal skills
* Able to communicate effectively in a medical context.
* Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they can understand.
* Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Experience of working in teams.
* Detailed Knowledge of Safeguarding Agenda and its relevant legislation policy and guidance.
* Understand the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS.
* Evidence of communication skills.
Personal attributes and experience
* Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
* Respects and promotes the individual’s rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and culture.
* Evidence of leadership qualities.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks: Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying, you are agreeing to this undertaking.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.
Agile and Flexible Working: We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service.
Relocation Package: The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York.
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