Clinical Fellow (ST1-3) in Neonatal Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Main area: NEONATAL PAEDIATRICS
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Contract: 6 months (Fixed term to cover ST1-3 post for 6 months initially with a view to extension)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 293-SWNS-MED-0194
Site: Homerton Hospital
Town: LONDON
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
This Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-3) post is a six month position initially with a view to extension. Previous paediatric experience is desirable but the post is also suitable for obstetricians or anaesthetists in training.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will join the multidisciplinary neonatal team, with a reputation for excellent care, education, and research. Successful candidates will be encouraged to contribute to high-quality service development.
Successful applicants will benefit from the Unit's extensive teaching programme and the excellent clinical experience on offer.
All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Intensive Care: ST1 – 3 trainees are directly supervised by the middle grade doctors and consultants. Practical procedures are taught. Routine blood samples are obtained by a phlebotomy service on SCBU.
Post-natal and labour wards: ST1 -3 trainees are responsible for new born examinations (NIPE) and care of infants on the transitional care ward under the supervision of middle grade doctors. They will be accompanied to the delivery suite for all high-risk deliveries until competent at resuscitation.
Out-Patients: ST1-3 trainees attend as observers the weekly general follow up clinic and fortnightly development assessment clinic.
Training offered: The training is focused on Part II of the MRCPCH but will be designed to suit the individual needs of candidates who are pursuing other careers. Candidates will get wide-ranging experience of neonatal medicine and develop their practical skills.
Clinical Audit: The post holder will be expected to participate in the Directorate’s clinical audit.
Research: ST1 - 3 Trainees are encouraged to pursue research consistent with the interests of the Neonatal Unit.
Teaching: The post holder will be expected to take part in the post-graduate teaching programme.
Person specification
Education / Qualification
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full Registration with GMC with Licence to practise
* MRCPCH Part 1
* NLS or APLS certification
* Bachelor of Science or other degree or diploma allied to medical specialties
Skills/Abilities
* Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
* Procedural skills in neonatal medicine or paediatrics.
Experience
* Completed foundation training year 2 or equivalent
* Previous experience in Paediatrics or Neonatal medicine.
* Experience of working in the NHS
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