At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide exceptional care in Paediatrics and Neonates across various settings.
- Company: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a diverse, inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's health while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Full GMC registration and relevant paediatric experience required.
The predicted salary is between 67325 - 67325 £ per year.
The appointees will work on Rainbow Ward, the Local Neonatal Unit, the Paediatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and Outpatients Clinics. The appointee will be responsible for:
- Ward Rounds on Rainbow and the Local Neonatal Unit
- Seeing children in the PECC in a timely fashion
- Attending to any emergencies immediately, including on Labour Ward
- Outpatient Clinics (all of those are off site and into the community at various sites)
- Child protection assessments under Consultant supervision
The Child Health Directorate sits within the Surgical Division and the directorate covers all areas of Paediatric and Child Health services in both Acute and Community settings.
Close relationships at management level are in place between the Acute, community and mental health providers to promote integrated child health services across both hospital and community sectors.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice. An Enhanced DBS with Children's barred list will be completed for the successful candidate.
Qualifications:
- Full GMC Registration
- OET/IELTS
- M.B., Ch.B or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent
- NLS or equivalent
- Safeguarding Qualification or relevant experience
- MRCPCH
- Further Degree
Experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience as SHO or higher in Paediatrics (equivalent experience considered)
- Experience must include General Paediatrics and Level 2 Neonates
- Safeguarding experience
- Tertiary Neonatal experience
- APLS Instructor
- NLS Instructor
Skills:
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Well organised
- Interest in gaining further experience in Paediatrics
- Membership of appropriate professional societies e.g. RCPCH/ISPAD
Knowledge:
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research, presentations and publications of original studies, review articles, etc. relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Additional:
- You must hold a current and in date valid driving licence or be able to provide alternative means of transport when providing emergency and domiciliary care to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme
- Satisfactory medical clearance from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Trusts Occupational Health Physician
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Senior Clinical Fellow ST3 + in Paediatrics and Neonates in Wigan employer: Wwl
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff while delivering high-quality healthcare services to a diverse community. With a strong commitment to professional development, including support for CPD and research opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow within a collaborative and engaging work culture. Located in Wigan, the Trust fosters a supportive environment where every team member's contribution is valued, ensuring that both staff and patients thrive together.
