Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Registrar
- Contract
- Fixed term: 1 year (one year)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 432-MC2460
- Employer
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Colchester
- Town
- Colchester
- Salary
- £55,329 Set
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Registrar in Paediatrics
Registrar
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Trust Registrar in paediatrics, to join our friendly, and forward thinking team.
The post holder will form part of the 10-cell Tier 2 middle-grade team, joining our 8 level 2 paediatric trainees, and associate specialists. In addition, 4 consultants contribute to the out of hours tier 2 rota on a low frequency basis.
The post involves cover of general paediatrics including the ward, Children’s Assessment Unit and referrals from the Emergency Department as well as Neonatal Unit. The post-holder will rotate between areas, according to clinical interests and the needs of the department. The post-holder will also undertake at least one outpatient clinic a week in an area of their chosen speciality. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with a Diabetes, Gastro, Allergy or Cardiology interest.
Main duties of the job
GENERAL/CLINICAL
The post-holder’s day-to-day duties will include:
· Assessment and management of in-patients in the Children’s Ward and Neonatal Unit, including participating in ward rounds under supervision
· Assessment and management of sick children in the Children’s Assessment Unit
· Assessment and management of sick children in the emergency department when an opinion is requested, including emergencies and resuscitations
· Attendance at difficult obstetric deliveries and resuscitation of new-born infants
· Weekly outpatient clinic under consultant supervision
· Participation in the Tier 2 (middle grade) out of hours medical rota on a pro-rata basis, including evening, night and weekend shifts
· Dedicated admin time to ensure all paperwork/communication with other services is up-to-date
· Participation in clinical supervision of junior medical staff
· Working in partnership with medical and nursing teams and other
MDT members to ensure children, young people and their familieshave seamless, planned care to meet their needs
· Outpatient Clinics in the post holder’s specialist area.
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder’s duties will be primarily at the Colchester Hospital, but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust.
Qualifications required are MRCPCH or equivalent, and a period of at least two years equivalent to level 1 paediatric training, including both paediatrics and tertiary neonates. Candidates are required to be up to date with APLS, NLS and Level 3 Safeguarding
Person specification
interview
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH
- Evidence of achievement of ST1-3 competencies or equivalent in this specialty
- Evidence of achievement of ST1-3 competencies or equivalent relevant to neonatal intensive care
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
Desirable criteria
- Current APLS or EPLS provider
- Current NLS provider
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Jonathan Campbell
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Acute Children’s Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01206742150
- Additional information
Any candidates wishing to discuss the post should contact Dr Jonathan Campbell (Clinical Lead for Acute Children’s Services) Tel: 01206742150
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