Trust Grade Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Trust Grade Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

Northampton General Hospital

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 individuals to join the Paediatric team at Northampton General Hospital as Senior Clinical Fellows to work within both our Paediatric and Neonatal teams.

This is a 6 month Fixed term post working at SCF level within the registrar rota, offering extensive clinical experience in General paediatrics and in level 2 neonatal care in a busy district general hospital setting. The post holder will work across the two general paediatric wards, paediatric admissions unit, neonatal unit, post-natal wards, and in the out-patients department.

Please note that this is a non-training post. We encourage applicants wanting to progress through the CESR pathway. Less than full time applicants are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

This is a Full-time post and the holder will be expected to work flexibly on the ST3+(middle grade/Registrar) rota. Duties will cover all areas in the department including admissions unit, Level 2 neonatal unit, out-patients, paediatric emergency department, and maternity unit for high risk deliveries. The role also encompasses elements of clinical audit, clinical governance, and teaching of medical students, nursing staff, and junior doctors.

There is a rolling programme of teaching with regular lunchtime teaching. There is a weekly clinical meeting (Friday afternoon) and X-ray meeting (Monday morning). Teaching is also available for postgraduate examinations, e.g. MRCPCH, DCH. The postgraduate medical centre has a well-stocked library, a computer terminal for Medline searches, and CD databases.

The successful applicant is expected to play a full part in the active department training programme for other doctors and assist in the education of clinical students from Oxford and other medical schools.

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will begin work at a level commensurate with previous experience, likely to be at ST3-7 (registrar) level. The post holder must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice. Participation in the Departmental teaching programme will be expected, and you will have a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of your post. Our department consistently receives excellent feedback from trainees regarding the friendly working environment, the approachability and supportiveness of senior staff, and the training opportunities available.

This is not a HEE recognised post, and you will not receive a National Training Number or a CCT.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Degree
• Previous middle grade paediatric experience
• Resuscitation training - APLS, PALS, NLS (or equivalents)
• Full registration with General Medical Council

Teaching & Audit

• Experience of Audit
• Teaching

Academic Achievements & Research

• Publications/ Presentations
• Research projects relating to speciality

Interpersonal Skills

• Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.