Senior Clinical fellow in General Paediatrics- Registrar Equivalent

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Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

We are excited to announce Senior Clinical Fellow Posts in Paediatrics at The Royal London Hospital. The successful candidate will have the following Paediatric Subspecialty choices:

• Paediatric Gastroenterology
• General Paediatrics

The posts will be for a period of 6 months with further extension depending upon clinical performance.

Main Duties of the Job:

• Royal London is one of the busiest paediatric units in the UK.
• Vast amounts of paediatric research and academic activity are done here, with teams actively participating in clinical trials. Fellows will be encouraged to participate in ongoing trials as part of the post.
• We have a robust teaching programme and will encourage all paediatric fellows to actively participate in teaching sessions and deliver teaching.
• All undergraduates from QMUL (Queen Mary’s University London) are attached to Royal London Hospital, providing ample opportunities to mentor and teach them.
• All fellows will be assigned a QI project/Audit to participate in, along with participation in Clinical Governance and management meetings.
• Work patterns will involve working with the paediatric subspecialty during the daytime, with on-calls covering general and specialty paediatrics, including a combination of long days and night shifts. All shifts are EWTD and New Deal contract compliant.

Barts Health is committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment.

Full GMC registration is absolutely essential. Paediatric experience in the UK is desirable along with MRCPCH. Candidates without paediatric experience at the Middle grade or registrar level will not be considered. Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

Qualifications:

• MRCPCH

Training and Expertise:

• Excellent clinical skills
• Teaching skills
• BLS/APLS Certificate
• Overseas candidates should have completed the equivalent of MRCPCH and have had robust experience in paediatrics as a Registrar
• Training in Paediatric Specialty
• Further courses in clinical education or research techniques
• Experience in critical incident reporting

Management:

• Basic management skills
• Formal management training

Personal Skills:

• Good organisational skills
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Ability to develop good working relationships
• Commitment to continuing personal development
• Experience of working in multi-ethnic & multicultural communities
• Experience in liaising across organisational boundaries

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

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.

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

You’ll have access to a range of benefits including one of the best pension schemes in the UK, leisure and entertainment discounts, and parental leave and childcare support schemes we’re really proud of. We’re also committed to ensuring that you are supported in gaining and developing the skills and knowledge needed to carry out your work safely and effectively, and to achieve your full potential. We offer a range of apprenticeships at all levels, as well as an extensive range of career development opportunities.