Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics to make a lasting difference to children with brain injury and neuro-disability. You will gain unique experience in Paediatrics, Neurorehabilitation and management of Neuro-disability. Previous experience in Paediatric Neurodisability is not required.

The Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Providing residential accommodation for children with highly complex neurodisability, we are the largest centre commissioned by NHS England for Category A neurorehabilitation.

You will have the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is focused on the highest clinical and quality standards and considered overall outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. You will work in a 24-acre site which is unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities including robotic technology and virtual reality.

Staff benefits include, free shuttle bus, and more Read more below.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialty Doctor, you will be a key member of the Medical Team, providing clinical care for children with brain injury and neurodisability across The Childrens Trust. You will assess new children under supervision, identify clinical risks, write medical reports, and provide regular medical support. You will receive support from Consultants in Paediatric Neurodisability, Consultant Paediatrician and Senior Specialty Doctors in Paediatric Neurodisability.

Working hours are 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, with no obligatory Out of Hours cover.

To succeed in this high profile and diverse role, you must demonstrate:

Full professional GMC registration and licence to practice and an MBBS or equivalent. Strong clinical skills, combined with excellent child and family focussed interpersonal skills. A caring, supportive and can-do approach. Willingness to take study leave, and commitment to receive training in Paediatrics, Neuro-disability and Neurorehabilitation.

Interviews : week commencing 7thOctober

About us

About Us

The Childrens Trust isthe UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providingexpert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialistcentre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via ourBrain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, weare located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of:Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do ishighly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuablerange of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment,enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for thoseexperiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.

We also offeradditional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlementsranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your lengthof service.

Other benefits includefree on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton trainstations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation(subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (whereapplicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and theopportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborativeenvironment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contributing to the admission of all newpatients and providing regular medical support in consultation with the childsconsultant & senior specialty doctors.

Day to day supervision of the children,attending regular unit meetings, arranging investigations, writing admissionand discharge summaries.

Managingclinical cases with the support, and under the supervision, of the consultant.

Medical Wardrounds, phlebotomy, tracheostomy and gastrostomy button changes, drug chartsand reports.

Attendingclinics neuropsychiatry, neurology, orthopaedic, audiology, ophthalmology,dental, splint/brace, feeding, and botulinum toxin injection.

Devisingemergency protocols.

Serve as a Memberof the Emergency Response Team.

Medical team

Support and participate at the weekly medicalteam meetings.

Participate in arrangements as required byMedical Director, timely submission of annual leave requests, study leave.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings, teachingsessions and journal clubs.

Participate in service development, development of policies and protocols, digitalisation of services, medicalnotes, clinical audits, and other quality improvement projects.

Research, Audit & Clinical Governance

To participate fully in the investigation of complaints, clinicalincidents and near misses in line with The Childrens Trusts policy using IRAR(an online incident reporting system).

To work within the operational policies and procedures and protocolsrelating to The Childrens Trust.

To actively participate in annual appraisal, supervision, and the jobplan review process.

To maintain clinical CPD activity and participate in the Revalidationprocess.

To participate in clinical governance activities.

Interest in research activity will be encouraged.

Education and Training

To provide guidance and support to immediatemedical and multi-disciplinary team colleagues and the wider service whereappropriate.

To participate in orientation and inductionfor new medical staff as appropriate.

Represent the medical team and participate inThe Childrens Trust wide activity as appropriate.

General

Adhere to the policies and procedures of TheChildrens Trust.

Always maintain professional boundaries andprofessionalism.

Health and Safety

Adheres to all health and safety guidelines, including infectionprevention and control.

Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required forthe post.

Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manualhandling training.

Promotes the health and safety of others.

Uses the incident reporting and riskassessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions ifdirected.

Responsible for identifying and mitigatingrisk within the work environment.

Wellbeing andEmotional Resilience

Maintains a positiveapproach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges andproblems.

Recognises ownlimitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource whenor if necessary.

Treats challenges andproblems as a learning experience.

Remains organised andfocused when under pressure.

Responds appropriatelyand effectively to all constructive feedback.

Motivates self andothers.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit & potential to contribute to quality improvement projects (QIP).

Desirable

Evidence of active participation in clinical audits & QIP. Evidence of APLS.

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS/Equivalent. GMC Registration. Licence to Practice.

Experience

Essential

Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems. Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgement Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust. Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload. Highly motivated and reliable. Ability to cope working in a demanding environment. Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.

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