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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
176-F-JT-6329267
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Town
Huntingdon
Salary
£52,530 - £82,400 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/07/2024 08:00

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Speciality Doctor (ST4 – ST 8 Equivalent) in Paediatrics

Specialty Doctor

Job overview

Are you passionate about providing high-standard Paediatric Care?

Join our amazing team at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and continue building on your knowledge and skills under the guidance and support of a brilliant team of physicians.

As a Specialty Doctor, you will be an essential member of the middle-grade team who will participate in on-call duties (1:5 paediatric trainees) and be involved in all aspects of undergraduate and postgraduate education and training.

Research and development are important to us. You will demonstrate dedication and enthusiasm for continuing professional development and research, and you will be strongly encouraged to actively participate in our research studies.

Main duties of the job

The Speciality Doctor's duties vary from performing clinical responsibilities for paediatric inpatients, to providing SCBU and neonatal care for at-risk deliveries. Together with the consultant and junior trainees, you will manage the provision of care to the children in the assessment area and in the children’s ward.

Your duties will extend to the A&E department as well where you will support the staff and the GPs in delivering out-of-hours care. In addition, you will participate in the rapid referral clinic and take part in sub-specialty clinics.

You will participate in the teaching and examination/assessment of medical students from Cambridge University and paediatric trainees doing all aspects of the MRCPCH examination.

You will participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) following the specifications laid down by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job plan will include 1 PA for CPD and will be agreed in detail after appointment with the applicant’s particular interests and needs in mind but will include an equal share of the on call commitments with the other colleagues in the 2nd tier. 

The applicant does not need to have completed their membership examinations and this post would be a very good way to facilitate this. Hinchingbrooke previously has been a centre for MRCPCH clinical examinations and some of the consultants have been on the facility of examiners. There is enough support provided in the department to undertake mock exams and practice clinical scenarios. 

In-house training will be supported to enable post holder to undertake proposed duties.

An annual appraisal will take place including review of your Job Plan.

Participate in Clinical Audit, Under- and Post-graduate teaching - including teaching to the A&E staff on paediatric topics.

Participate in Continuing Professional Development in accordance with the specification laid down by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Clinical Audit and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

 

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • NALS
  • APLS or equivalent course
  • Full/Limited GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • MRCPCH/ MRCOCH, MRCGP or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 3 years full-time service at SHO or higher grade since
  • At least 3 years experience in Child Health, which may include above
  • At least 1 year experience in Neonatology in Level ii unit
  • General Paediatric skills to a level equivalent to at least the
Desirable criteria
  • Special interest in Ambulatory Paediatrics
  • Sub-specialty experience

Academic

Desirable criteria
  • Able to demonstrate successful planning and participation in audit

Key Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate with children, families and professionals
  • Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy,
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and aptitude for multi-
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team, leading when necessary

General

Essential criteria
  • Fluent in verbal and written English
  • Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity,
  • Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
  • Ability to travel to fulfil the duties of the post
  • Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr K P Ramesh
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01480 423154

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
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