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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent: N/A
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (10 PAS)
Job ref
253-1224-6862711
Employer
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Russells Hall Hopsital
Town
Dudley
Salary
£59,175 - £95,400 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics and Neonates

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Job overview

The post holder will take part on the middle grade rota which currently has a total of 12 persons and is likely to change in near future. This will include on call duties including weekends, and work on the Paediatric & Neonatal wards, as well as undertaking outpatient clinics. The rota for this is available for the post holder to see if required.

The below timetable is remunerated with 10 PA’s, based on 8 PA’s and 2 SPA’sÌý for the daytime duties and the out of hours is calculated as 2 additional PA’s based on the current duties, but this may be subject to change in future if the rota changes.

The post holder will be required to be present on site for the duration of their work.

The specific daily allocations of duties will be subject to discussion on appointment.

The current on call commitment is 1:6 with prospective cover and is likely to change in near future

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Main duties of the job

  • Provide Middle Grade support to Paediatric outpatient clinics
  • Participate in regular Paediatric & Neonatal ward rounds
  • Provide Paediatric cover to A&E as required
  • Review Paediatric acute admissions on take days
  • On request provide Paediatric support in Community Clinics
  • Provide Paediatric opinion in Child Abuse / safeguarding cases
  • Be required to take an active part in clinical governance, ensuring that his/her practice conforms to evidence/research based procedure.
  • Be required to actively participate in the education and supervision of Senior House Officers and medical students.
  • Be required to participate in ongoing multidisciplinary audit, and to promote research.
  • Ensure changes in clinical practice are evidence based, and are consistent with the Trust’s/Directorate’s priorities.
  • Be expected to maintain continuing medical education as required by your Royal College.
  • Be required to work closely with directorate colleagues in achieving and maintaining both national and local standards.
  • Promote and develop effective and efficient clinical practice through the directorate’s quality practice development teams.
  • There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post in order to provide a quality service.Ìý These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment.Ìý This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.Ìý

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.ÌýÌý

We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria
  • • Full GMC registration with licence to practice

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Degree from a recognized university
  • • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • • ALS/ATLS/APLS or PALS

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Completed at least 4 years full time postgraduate training (or it’s equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
  • • Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
  • • Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
  • • Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to Paediatrics.
Desirable criteria
  • Research Skills: evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

ENEI Gold '22Care Leaver CovenantNHS Pastoral CareArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Page
Job title
Clinical Service Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01384 456 111
Additional information

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