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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
9 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
343-MED-734-A
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Epsom General Hospital
Town
Carshalton
Salary
£61,825 - £70,425 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/02/2025 23:59

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics & Neonatology

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow


"At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values" 


 

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job overview

Job Summary

The post holder will be a part of the Middle Grade Paediatric team, taking part in the on-call and out of hours rota as part of a full shift system that is fully EWTD-compliant. There will be period of Induction and training to support International Medical Graduates (IMGs) during which time the out of hour duties will be supported, with a bespoke programme provided in the department with a dedicated educational supervisor, in addition access to Trust wide training opportunities dedicated to a wider group of IMGs.

During this post the successful applicant will gain a range of experience in the General Paediatrics Ward, Paediatric A&E, the Paediatric Day Case Unit and neonatology. It is anticipated the postholder will continue to develop their skills and experience in all aspects of General Paediatrics and Neonatology throughout the duration of the post.

Main duties of the job

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

1.       To at all times, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.

2.       To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

3.       To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Supervisor(s).

4.       To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

5.       On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction.

6.       To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.

7.       To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.

 

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). 

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is an indicative plan of daytime duties for Epsom ‘General Paediatric’ week:

 

08:30-09:15

AM

Lunchtime

PM

16:30-17:00

Monday

Consultant led handover

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

SHO presentation

Radiology meeting

General Paediatric cover*

Consultant led handover round

Tuesday

Consultant led handover

 

Journal Club

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

 

General Paediatric cover*

Consultant led handover round

Wednesday

Consultant led handover

 

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

 

General Paediatric cover*

Consultant led handover round

Thursday

Consultant led handover

Simulation teaching

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

 

In-house half day education programme

Consultant led handover round

Friday

Consultant led handover

 

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

Team lunch or cake

General Paediatric cover*

Consultant led handover round

* Or Paediatric A&E cover / Day unit / NNU ward round / Paediatric clinics – in rotation

Person specification

Medical knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Paediatric experience
Desirable criteria
  • Neonatology experience

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Patient experience
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced patient experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sonia Spathis
Job title
Consultant Paediatrician
Telephone number
07788690968

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Medical Workforce
3rd Floor Horizon House
28 Upper High Street
Epsom
United Kingdom
KT17 4QJ
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