Speciality Doctor in Paediatrics- Research Fellow

Speciality Doctor with research interest in Paediatrics (10 session contract, with 2 additional programme activity sessions) – 12 months.

Variety is the name of the game – looking to develop within Paediatrics but also have a special interest and relevant experience in research you want to explore and improve your portfolio? Here’s what’s on offer:

• 1 Speciality Doctor role, full time
• General paediatric work with neonatal cover alongside extensive scope to undertake research
• Additional sessions specifically to accommodate special interest development and paid time away from the rota in Bangor University to build appropriate knowledge and skills in research
• A modern, progressive and recently extended paediatric outpatient department, Paediatric Assessment Unit and Emergency Department which will have a dedicated paediatric area
• Based in North West Wales, an area of outstanding natural beauty encompassing Snowdonia National Park and miles of coastline and sandy beaches
• Located close to larger urban areas in North West England, with easy transport links

Main duties of the job:

The department currently has 8.6 WTE consultants and we run a Service week model. One of the consultants chooses to contribute to the second on call rota. The tier 1 rota consists of GP trainees, FY2 and FY3 doctors, and standalone trust doctors. The second on call rota comprises of non-training permanent staff grade doctors.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact by telephone or email for more information and discussion. We are confident that these posts will be very attractive to candidates who wish to manage their own learning and work life balance in the context of acute paediatrics.

Working for our organisation:

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities:

The research component of this role will be based at the North Wales Medical School, Bangor University. The post holder will work with Dr Rebecca Payne who studies the implementation of technology within healthcare settings. They will work on the REMEDY project. Two days a week will be spent at the university in research activities such as data collection and analysis and in writing academic papers. There will be opportunity to undertake training in research methods. Your educational supervisor will be Dr Manohar Joishy.

You will spend the rest of your time on clinical activities which will include mainly on call work at Speciality doctor level on a 1 in 8 rota with prospective cover in acute children’s services based at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. You will be expected to deputise for absent colleagues and in exceptional, unforeseen circumstances may have to perform additional duties to ensure the safe running of the department. Where such duties take place outside your normal contracted duties, you will receive either an equivalent off duty period or will be remunerated appropriately.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential criteria: APLS/EPALS (or equivalent), NLS (or equivalent), Full GMC Registration, MRCPCH or Equivalent, MBBS or medical equivalent.

Experience:

• Essential criteria: At least 4 years of paediatric experience, not including foundation modules with 6-12 months of neonatal experience, 12 months NHS experience, must have competencies to work at registrar level.
• Desirable criteria: Experience in a level 2 or 3 neonatal unit at Middle grade/Registrar level, previous clinical experience of Child Protection cases, minimum 24 month NHS experience, second on-call UK experience, previous experience in undertaking research.

Qualities:

• Essential Criteria: Good communication skills, good team worker, flexible attitude, proficiency in academic English.

Other:

• Essential criteria: Willingness to expand practice and skills in order to keep up to date with new developments, evidence of achievement of Level 1 paediatric capabilities at time of application and intended start date, as outlined in the Paediatric RCPCH Progress Curriculum, willing to participate in teaching, regular attendance at departmental audit meeting.
• Desirable criteria: Willingness to develop specialty interest, evidence of formal teaching training, involvement in clinical audit with presentations at departments/hospital audit meetings.