Senior Clinical Fellow

Job title:

Senior Clinical Fellow

Company:

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryThe Leicester Children’s Hospital Paediatric Surgery Team have a vacancy for two Senior Resident Doctors to start as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity for a doctor with experience of working at a registrar level in paediatric surgery to join the team. This post has been developed in order to support the continued delivery of high quality care to children across the Leicester Children’s Hospital. The successful candidates will join our team of paediatric surgeons and paediatricians and to provide a wide range of clinical services across the spectrum of paediatric surgery and urology. Many of our wards have undergone a full or partial refurbishment in the last 24 months & we have benefitted from the construction of a brand new Paediatric Theatre Reception and Paediatric Recovery area, with plans for an integrated single site Children’s Hospital accommodating all Children’s services on the Leicester Royal Infirmary site, providing a unique time to come and join our team. Additionally, the Trust has recently opened a new £42 million Emergency Floor which includes a new Paediatric Emergency Department and a Childrens short stay unit (CSSU). This Job advert will close when we receive sufficient number of applications.
Main duties of the jobThe post holders will participate in managing the care of paediatricsurgical patients at registrar level. He/she will be expected toperform clinical and non-invasive assessment of paediatricpatients within an acute environment, and will be fully involved inthe surgical management of patients including working in theatre,with their supervising Consultant and where appropriateindependently.. With responsibility for the day to day running of thepaediatric surgical wards, planning and implementing clinicalmanagement plans under the supervision of the consultant staffand presenting cases at departmental MDT meetingsAbout usOur new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/Job descriptionJob responsibilitieshe Paediatrics surgery specialty serves the population ofLeicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, as one of the busiest Acuteand General Paediatric centres in the UK. Our ChildrensAssessment Unit (CAU) currently sees around 14,000 children ayear and this is in addition to the children who attend ourPaediatric Emergency Department (PED). The speciality alsoprovides tertiary level care to children and young people fromacross the region including areas of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire,Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. Outreach clinics and daycase operating take place in a number of centres outside of UHLJob description
Job responsibilitieshe Paediatrics surgery specialty serves the population ofLeicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, as one of the busiest Acuteand General Paediatric centres in the UK. Our ChildrensAssessment Unit (CAU) currently sees around 14,000 children ayear and this is in addition to the children who attend ourPaediatric Emergency Department (PED). The speciality alsoprovides tertiary level care to children and young people fromacross the region including areas of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire,Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. Outreach clinics and daycase operating take place in a number of centres outside of UHLPerson SpecificationCommitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours (2)

Training & QualificationsEssential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.

Desirable

• Working towards MRCP (UK)

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 1 year experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of general or specialist conditions and paediatrics and any practical skills. (2)

Communication & Other RelationshipsEssential

• Potential to cope with stressful situations possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Desirable

• Previous experience of general or specialist conditions and paediatrics and any practical skills.

ResearchEssential

• An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence-based practice in all aspects of medical care.

Desirable

• Practical experience of participation in research project.

AuditEssential

• Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit. Good communication skills

Desirable

• Practical experience of participation in clinical audit projects.

Planning & Organisational SkillsEssential

• Ability to manage applicants’ own time and work effectively, with good understanding of role. Must possess a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline

Physical skillsEssential

• Regular participation of the On-Call Rota.

Equality, Diversity & InclusionEssential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the roleEssential

• Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families

Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours (2)

Training & QualificationsEssential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.

Desirable

• Working towards MRCP (UK)

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 1 year experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of general or specialist conditions and paediatrics and any practical skills. (2)

Communication & Other RelationshipsEssential

• Potential to cope with stressful situations possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Desirable

• Previous experience of general or specialist conditions and paediatrics and any practical skills.

ResearchEssential

• An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence-based practice in all aspects of medical care.

Desirable

• Practical experience of participation in research project.

AuditEssential

• Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit. Good communication skills

Desirable

• Practical experience of participation in clinical audit projects.

Planning & Organisational SkillsEssential

• Ability to manage applicants’ own time and work effectively, with good understanding of role. Must possess a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline

Physical skillsEssential

• Regular participation of the On-Call Rota.

Equality, Diversity & InclusionEssential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the roleEssential

• Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
AddressLeicester Royal Infirmary Children’s HospitalInfirmary SquareLeicesterLE5 1WWEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

Leicester

Job date

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:27:12 GMT

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