Job Description

ST4+ NHS ST5+ Speciality Doctor General Paediatrics Northumberland Registrar LAS SpR United Kingdom via Workplace Doctors on fixed term / permanent basis.

*** Speciality: Paediatric Medicine / General Paediatrician / General Paediatrics
***Role / Grade: Registrar / Speciality Doctor / StR4 StR5 StR6 / LAS SpR
*** Skilled Worker / Tier 2 Visa offered (If required)
***Pay Rate: \xc2\xa3NEGOTIABLE (dependent on experience \xc2\xa345,124 to \xc2\xa377,519 per year)
***Duration: Fixed term / Permanent (Not Locum)
***Location: Northumberland - United Kingdom
***Start date: As soon as possible / Flexible
***GMC Registration Required (General Medical Council) Essential

OVERVIEW

Applications are invited for a Registrar / LAS SpR / Speciality Doctor / StR4+ in General Paediatrics. The post will commence as soon as possible (ASAP). This post offers the opportunity to develop general registrar level skills and possibly more advanced skills for those interested and those doctors with the appropriate experience to do so.

SKILLED WORKER / TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP (formerly Work Permit)

Applications from doctors who require a Skilled Worker / Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK, we welcome and will consider all doctors with appropriate experience alongside all EU and UK trained doctors, upon appointment the relevant paperwork will be issued to the successful applicant- if required

GENERAL DUTIES (guideline only)

\xc2\xb7 Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to his/ her charge. Co responsibility for the proper functioning of the General Paediatrics department, including the supervision of more junior medical staff.

\xc2\xb7 Participation in the Registrar on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleague\'s absence.

\xc2\xb7 Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.

\xc2\xb7 Attending sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing procedures as appropriate.

\xc2\xb7 Running of wards with consultant cover on site during the day, consultant off site after hours.

\xc2\xb7 Participation in clinical audit.

\xc2\xb7 Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate.

\xc2\xb7 Working within a multidisciplinary team.

\xc2\xb7 Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.

\xc2\xb7 Communication with other team members as appropriate.

\xc2\xb7 Co-ordinating appropriate medical disciplines concerned with care for your speciality and communicating appropriately with general practitioners (GP\'s) and community agencies.

\xc2\xb7 Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the speciality and referred to the speciality.

\xc2\xb7 Conducting daily ward rounds on inpatients under the consultant\'s care, supervising the junior doctors whilst the patient is in their care.

\xc2\xb7 In conjunction with the admitting clinical teams and the wider health economy to develop and implement integrated Paediatric medicine pathways throughout the hospital / trust.

\xc2\xb7 Participation in relevant audit for the department and quality assurance procedures.

\xc2\xb7 Abide by the clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the hospital/ trust.

\xc2\xb7 To make sure that the guidance from the GMC (General Medical Council) on Good Medical Practise is at the heart of your clinical practise.

\xc2\xb7 To keep up to date with General Paediatrics knowledge by Continuous Medical Education in the best interest of the patient and your personal development.

\xc2\xb7 Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interest of patient care and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and clinical lead for your department - General Paediatrics.

\xc2\xb7 To contribute to the wider corporate and organisational needs of the hospital / trust as appropriate.

In addition doctors will be required to:

\xc2\xb7 Adhere to hospital / trust procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities policies etc.

\xc2\xb7 Work to the hospital/ trusts values- Put Patients First, Take Ownership, Respect Others, Be Positive.

\xc2\xb7 Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the job, to seek medical education as appropriate and encourage and support staff development and training as appropriate with your grade.

\xc2\xb7 Attend Statutory, essential and mandatory training.

\xc2\xb7 Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All Members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the data protection act 1998.

JOB PLAN

To be discussed with the Clinical Lead of Paediatrics medicine and departmental service manager - all job plans are made with the agreement of the doctor and needs of the General Paediatrics department.

SALARY

The salary is based on the national salary scale as outlined in the Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions - \xc2\xa345,124 to \xc2\xa377,519 per annum not inclusive of extra hours, these are paid in addition to basic salary.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The post-holder will be required to keep himself / herself up-to-date with their relevant area of practise and be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the hospital / trust / GMC.

The trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as set down by the Royal College\'s and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities, this is also the same for GMC Revalidation.

STUDY LEAVE

Professional or study leave is granted for purposes approved by the trust and includes time off for study, research, teaching, examining, taking examinations, visiting clinics external (if required) to the hospital / trust and attending professional conferences. Study leave allowance is a maximum of 10 days per annum.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

***Ability to act part of a team
***Ability to cope with a varying work load
***GMC Registration Essential (General Medical Council) - We can provide guidance if needed
***English Language evidence - OET or IELTS and PLAB Exam Part 1 & 2 ( IELTS, overall score 7.5 with 6.5 in each module) (OET- grade \'B\' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing) for Overseas doctors

Note: The trust operates a policy whereby all employment for staff that have access to children / venerable adults will be subject to satisfactory DBS Disclosure ( Disclosure and Barring Service) The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) have merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Overseas candidates will require an international police check or character reference.

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