Paediatric Doctor ST1/2

The post is for ST1-2 level in Paediatrics and Neonatology. It is not essential that prior experience is had in paediatrics, as we will train and promote development of skills in this area.

Shifts will include work on the Childrens Ward (including looking after those at HDU level), Neonatal Unit and Postnatal Ward/Delivery Suite, Paediatric Assessment Unit, and include reviewing some children in Emergency Department. There is also the opportunity to run outpatient clinics under the support of the consultant., The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Clinical Duties:

1. To be part of the ST1-2 Team (junior-grade) at the Great Western Hospital.

2. To provide in-patient services for children and infants

3. To participate in professional meetings for patient care

4. To participate in the Junior paediatric rota [including out of hours]

5. Participation in clinical audits.

6. To contribute to undergraduate/post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.

7. Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

8. Participate actively in patient safety, morbidity and other professional/patient meetings

9. Participate actively in Child Safeguarding, All staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician and to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Clinical Fellow ST1-2 level doctors are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for following the changes to service that will improve the patient experience set out by senior members of the team.

10. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.

11. Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust.

12. Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.

Clinical Governance and Audit

o Opportunities to participate in quality improvement projects and clinical governance presentations are encouraged.

Please see attached Job Description

Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.

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Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to eligibility of the role for a skilled worker visa and salary requirements. Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.

Eligibility for this role requires:

• Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.

• Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria

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Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.

Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.

We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.

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