Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics
Job Description
Job title: Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics
Company: NHS
Job description: At EKHUFT we are pleased to be offering position of Speciality Doctor in Paediatrics to join a dynamic Child Health Team. The appointee will participate in EWTD compliant full shift Rota of 13 Middle Grades to cover 24 hours, 7 days a week General Paediatrics (number of children admitted, number of children seen in ED) and Neonatal (level 1 SCBU in busy maternity services with 3600 labour a year) acute and emergency care for children and young people age 0 – 16 (18) in various hospital environments specially designated and staffed for children and young people in Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate (QEQM). Attendances to A&E from April 2017: November 2021 57,535 and admissions to Rainbow Ward: 10,934.Main duties of the jobMiddle grades may need to cover equivalent duties across our Trust i.e. (Kent and Canterbury Hospital and William Harvey Hospital, Ashford)Our rota supplies two Middle Grades a day from 8:30 AM to 9 PM, two middle grades every night (24/7). Additionally, Monday to Friday, 1 middle grade is dedicated to Neonates 8:30 AM to 5 PM, 1 middle grade dedicated to run an outpatient clinic with a Consultant 9:00am-5pm.We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually – so you can keep the perfect fit.Middle Grades will receive 0.5 PA of CPD a week in 12 PA full time contract and we will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted06 January 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job shareReference number344-8938MEDWCYJob locationsQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother HospitalMargateCT9 4ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential
- MBBS or equivalent
- F2 competencies acquired in 2 years of clinical practice before entering Paediatric training.
- 3 years clinical practice in acute inpatient Paediatrics, of what 6 months of acute Neonatology.
Desirable
- Membership of RCPCH or equivalent
- Experience of working in NHS
- Experience in NICU
- Experience in Paediatric ED
- Experience in PICU
Skills and experienceEssential
- RCPCH training Curriculum level ST4
- APLS/EPALS
- NLS
Desirable
- Formal training in Children Safeguarding
- Experience in Postgraduate or/and undergraduate education
Clinical governanceEssential
- Awareness of role of the guidelines
- Awareness of Evidence based medicine principles.
- Experience of Complaint resolution
- Experience in assessment and reflective practice
Desirable
- Experience in Research
- Experience in clinical and educational supervision
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- GMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Good Leader
- Excellent Communicator
- Passionate about quality improvement and patient safety
- Flexible Professional
Other requirementsEssential
- GMC registration
- Visa if applicable
- DBS check
- Ability to travel to sites within the Trust if required
Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential
- MBBS or equivalent
- F2 competencies acquired in 2 years of clinical practice before entering Paediatric training.
- 3 years clinical practice in acute inpatient Paediatrics, of what 6 months of acute Neonatology.
Desirable
- Membership of RCPCH or equivalent
- Experience of working in NHS
- Experience in NICU
- Experience in Paediatric ED
- Experience in PICU
Skills and experienceEssential
- RCPCH training Curriculum level ST4
- APLS/EPALS
- NLS
Desirable
- Formal training in Children Safeguarding
- Experience in Postgraduate or/and undergraduate education
Clinical governanceEssential
- Awareness of role of the guidelines
- Awareness of Evidence based medicine principles.
- Experience of Complaint resolution
- Experience in assessment and reflective practice
Desirable
- Experience in Research
- Experience in clinical and educational supervision
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- GMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Good Leader
- Excellent Communicator
- Passionate about quality improvement and patient safety
- Flexible Professional
Other requirementsEssential
- GMC registration
- Visa if applicable
- DBS check
- Ability to travel to sites within the Trust if required
Expected salary: £59175 – 95400 per year
Location: Margate, Kent
