Locum Appointment for Training

**Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) at ST3 + Level in Paediatrics**

**Full time, but part time working would be considered**

**Fixed term - from 2**nd** August 2023 for 12 months**

**Salary Scale: £36,472 - £57,349**

This post is available until 6th August 2024.

The post offers experience in Neonatology and General Paediatrics, which would include responsibility for assessment and treatment at middle grade level in acute paediatric inpatients, Neonatal intensive care (BAPM Level 2), and in our short stay assessment area. The posts will also allow for exposure to patients managed in outpatient settings in general Paediatric clinics as well as by our subspecialty teams, which includes Neonatology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Cystic Fibrosis, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Epilepsy and Neurodisability.

This appointment aims to support the delivery of our acute hospital-based Children’s medical services on Tier 2 middle grade rota (currently 1:8), with roster in acute hospital Paediatrics, Neonates and Paediatric Outpatients. There is also dedicated time scheduled for training, teaching, clinical audit and quality improvement activities.

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The direct clinical activity will be dedicated to complement Tier 2 rota in acute Paediatrics and Neonates in hours and out of hours

**Duties of the Post**

The exact format of each post will be agreed with the successful applicant, the Clinical Director for Paediatrics and the Head of Acute Service for Women and Children’s Directorate NHS Forth Valley. However, the following general principles will apply. Within a full time contract, each LAT will contribute approximately:

- Supervised clinical activity linked to Paediatrics and Neonates as rostered on the Tier 2 middle grade rota (currently 1 in 8)
- Out of hours activity as rostered on the Tier 2 rota including provision of overnight Tier 2 cover (cross covering both Paediatrics and Neonates). All out of hours activity with a Tier 1 doctor on site with Consultant support as required.
- There will be expectation to cross cover colleague’s short notice absences (e.g. sickness absence) as is the case with the remaining trainee workforce.

Closing date: 2nd July 2023

Interview date: To be determined