Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Junior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics. This is a 1.0 whole time equivalent post and has been created to support service and training within the General Paediatric Department.
Post to start 3rd March 2025 and end 31st August 2025.
The post is part of the Tier 1 Paediatric Roster of 15 WTE doctors between FY2 and ST3.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will work as part of a team of 15 Tier 1 doctors in general paediatrics. The Tier 1 roster covers clinical duties and patient care within all general paediatric areas, including the Children's Assessment Unit, Buxton Ward, Children's Day Ward, and other areas, as required.
A separate roster operates in neonatology. This post has no neonatal responsibilities.
Subspecialty experience may be available, as appropriate to the applicant's experience and interests.
About us
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (1,000 beds) and Cromer and District Hospital, including more specialist services such as oncology and radiotherapy, neonatology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, paediatric medicine and surgery.
Our staff of over 7,000 treat more than one million patients; people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices but also from other acute hospitals and primary care trusts around the country.
As a university teaching hospital we have developed our research and development strategy in partnership with the University of East Anglia.
We also work closely with our partners on the Norwich Research Park and Norwich Radiology Academy to take forward our ambitious targets for research and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description link for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note we reserve the right to close the application window early if a sufficient number of applicants have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Full GMC registration with license to practice.
2. Basic medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent).
Desirable
1. Completion of initial MRCPCH exams.
Clinical Training and Experience
Essential
1. Successful completion of the UK Foundation Programme or equivalent.
2. Minimum 6 months previous experience working within the NHS.
Desirable
1. APLS or equivalent.
2. Previous experience of work within NHS in paediatrics or related specialties.
Ability
Essential
1. Sound clinical skills including history taking, clinical examination and appropriate investigation.
2. Ability to maintain high-quality clinical records.
3. Key practical procedures including BLS, cannulation.
Desirable
1. Experience of venipuncture and cannulation in children.
Personal skills
Essential
1. Evidence of interest in child health and development.
2. Respects skills of other professionals and parents.
3. Empathises with children and families.
Desirable
1. Enthusiasm to learn about paediatric medicine and surgery, and its scientific basis.
2. Stated career intention in paediatrics or related specialty.
Management skills
Essential
1. Basic personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily.
2. Ability to cope with a busy job with evident stresses and work flexibly as a member of a team.
Knowledge
Essential
1. Satisfactory understanding of medicine and its scientific foundations.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of normal growth and development and common paediatric problems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
NNUH
Norwich
NR4 7UY
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