Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics

6 days ago

Darlington, United Kingdom County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We have a number of exciting positions to offer either on a fixed term or permanent contracts for the role of Paediatric Specialty Doctors (Middle grade) to join our paediatric team at Darlington Memorial Hospital.These posts are full time non-training middle-grade posts (tier 2) in acute paediatrics. Applicants must have achieved competencies at ST3 level in paediatrics or equivalent, with ongoing 2nd on-call experience covering both general paediatrics and neonatal unit. The post holder will work as an integral member of the paediatric team at middle-grade level

Main duties of the job

This post is suitable for applicants with an interest in acute paediatrics. There are opportunities to gain experience in teaching medical students, delivering simulation sessions and participating in out-patient clinics based on interest and experience.This is not a recognised training post, however there will be opportunities for training in general Paediatrics and some Pediatric subspecialties within our department. We have a robust departmental teaching programme and you can access regional courses and conferences in North-East England. We support doctors to progress with their exams, enhance clinical competencies and support experienced doctors with CESR application.DMH has an active Postgraduate Centers with a good library facility and are acknowledged for excelence in education.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties of the post Provision of inpatient paediatric and neonatal service, including providing 2nd oncall cover for attending high-risk deliveries Contribution to the on call middle grade rota for managing a range of paediatric and neonatal emergencies. Duties include 1 in 9 provision of oncall cover for evenings, weekends and night shifts (Mon Thurs or Fri Sun night cover). There is consideration to increase workforce to enable a 1 in 10 rota. Rota consists of standard 0900-1700 shifts, longdays from 0900-2100, twilight shifts 1400-2200 and night shifts 2030-0930 including similar hours during weekends Training and refresher for NLS, EPALS and safeguarding level 2 & 3 is provided within the trust Opportunity for outpatient care (for experienced candidates) under the direction supervision of a Consultant Paediatrician Supervised assessment of children presenting with child protection concerns Participate in the audit programme and medical students teaching Attendance at departmental, educational and clinical governance meetings Department encourages quality improvement projects, abstracts and regional presentations There is limited study leave and budget to support professional development Practice for MRCPCH clinical exams is supported through local and regional mentoring.The Tier-2 (Middle-Grade) rota consists of acute paediatric trainees, community paediatric trainees, APNPs and trust appointed registrars.The Tier-1 (SHO) rota includes 4 monthly rotation of Foundation trainees; and 6 monthly rotation of GP trainees and Paediatric trainees; working alongside trust appointed clinical fellows.There is adequate staff on each rota to allow annual leave, swaps for cover and study leave for attending courses or conferences.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

Enthusiastic and willing to particiapte in day to day management of the department. Good time keeper, flexible

Desirable

Negotiation skills Honest, Dependable

Experience

Essential

Relevant Paediatric experience, including post experience in Tertiary Neonatatology as 2nd oncall (Registrar level experence) All ST3 equivalent competences

Desirable

Current or previous experience of working in the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

or equivalent MRCPCH part-1

Desirable

MRCPCH (full) MSc in Paediatrics

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Must be able to independetly perform cannulation, umbilical catheterisation, intubation and lumbar puncture in newborn babies. NLS and APLS provider Understanding of Audit Motivated to teach juniors and students. Good communictor, active listerner able to be team leader and player.

Desirable

Experience wtihin PICU or paediatric subspecialities Completed audit cycle Teaching and training courses

Statutory Registration

Essential

Full registration with the GMC Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice

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