Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics

Job title:

Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics

Company

NHS

Job description

To work in our Paediatric and Neonatal units providing support and care to our patients in a team environment. This is a full time, permanent position at 10PAs.Main duties of the jobTo perform duties at the middle grade level, but may be expected to support the SHO team if required.Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge including all administrative duties associated with patient care as middle grade.Support outpatient clinics under supervision from consultant and thus contribute to the provision of a comprehensive efficient paediatric service across Milton Keynes.Provide evidence-based care for all patients within their sphere of responsibility. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with the General Practitioners, Community Services and all other health care agencies when appropriate.Responsible for carrying out teaching as required and to contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.Required to participate in audit, clinical governance.Involvement in research is encouraged.Medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with regional and appropriate hospital health and safety policies.About usThe Paediatric department comprises teams of junior doctors, middle grade doctors and consultants working together in the management of children and young people. The post holder would be expected to join the middle grade team supporting both general paediatrics and neonatology. In acute Paediatrics, there are currently 14 full time consultants. The junior doctor rota has recently expanded and provides separate out of hours cover for both general paediatrics and neonates.Dr Zuzanna GawlowskiNeonatologyDr James BursellGeneral Paediatrics, Diabetes and EndocrinologyDr Keya AliGeneral Paediatrics, Diabetes, SafeguardingDr Abraham OommenGeneral Paediatrics, RespiratoryDr Basheer MohammedGeneral Paediatrics, HaematologyDr Mya AyeGeneral Paediatrics, OncologyDr Indranil MisraGeneral Paediatrics, Neonatology, CardiologyDr Lazarus AnguvaaClinical Director, General Paediatrics, Neonatology, HIV Disease, TuberculosisDr Shveta ChanaGeneral Paediatrics, GastroenterologyDr Rohith ShettyGeneral Paediatrics, NeurologyDr Jyothi SrinivasGeneral Paediatrics, AllergyDr Niketa ChawdaGeneral Paediatrics, Rheumatology, College TutorDr Brett KintuGeneral Paediatrics, Eating DisordersDr Vijay KannianGeneral Paediatrics, DiabetesDr O PaulsonCommunity PaediatricsDate posted04 October 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number6366024Job locationsMilton Keynes University HospitalStanding Way, EaglestoneMilton KeynesMK6 5LDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide, with colleagues, general paediatric and neonatal services for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and the proper functioning of the department.To participate in the rolling rota which is outlined in the job plan, including long days and night shifts. The rota also provides regular sessions for supporting professional activities.To perform urgent Child Safeguarding Medicals when the concern is in the category of physical abuse, under the supervision of the consultant.To undertake general paediatric outpatient clinics and other special interest clinics as appropriate to the skills/interests of the post holder and as agreed at annual job planning.Departmental teaching is held weekly, and Middle Grade doctors are encouraged to be an active contributor to the teaching program as well as research, audit participation and appraisal. The Middle Grade doctor will also be expected to supervise and assist the more junior grades of doctor.The post holder must maintain continuing professional development and will be encouraged to attend relevant professional courses and meetings.Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide, with colleagues, general paediatric and neonatal services for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and the proper functioning of the department.To participate in the rolling rota which is outlined in the job plan, including long days and night shifts. The rota also provides regular sessions for supporting professional activities.To perform urgent Child Safeguarding Medicals when the concern is in the category of physical abuse, under the supervision of the consultant.To undertake general paediatric outpatient clinics and other special interest clinics as appropriate to the skills/interests of the post holder and as agreed at annual job planning.Departmental teaching is held weekly, and Middle Grade doctors are encouraged to be an active contributor to the teaching program as well as research, audit participation and appraisal. The Middle Grade doctor will also be expected to supervise and assist the more junior grades of doctor.The post holder must maintain continuing professional development and will be encouraged to attend relevant professional courses and meetings.Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MD / DCH in Paediatrics
• MRCPCH

EligibilityEssential

• Evidence of 2 years of General paediatrics experience including neonatology

Desirable

• Paediatric outpatient experience
• Tertiary unit neonatal experience

Clinical SkillsEssential

• Out of hours experience in Paediatrics
• Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
• Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to priorities clinical need.
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient careEssential

• Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
• Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
• Aware of own limitations.
• Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.

Desirable

• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job.
• Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements

Communication SkillsEssential

• Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
• Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others’ perspectives.
• Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
• Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making
• Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making

Personal SkillsEssential

• Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
• Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
• Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Problem solving and decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
• Organization and planning: capacity to organize oneself and priorities own work.
• Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.

Desirable

• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360o feedback.

ProbityEssential

• Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others
• Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MD / DCH in Paediatrics
• MRCPCH

EligibilityEssential

• Evidence of 2 years of General paediatrics experience including neonatology

Desirable

• Paediatric outpatient experience
• Tertiary unit neonatal experience

Clinical SkillsEssential

• Out of hours experience in Paediatrics
• Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
• Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to priorities clinical need.
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient careEssential

• Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
• Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
• Aware of own limitations.
• Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.

Desirable

• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job.
• Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements

Communication SkillsEssential

• Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
• Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others’ perspectives.
• Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
• Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making
• Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making

Personal SkillsEssential

• Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
• Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
• Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Problem solving and decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
• Organization and planning: capacity to organize oneself and priorities own work.
• Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.

Desirable

• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360o feedback.

ProbityEssential

• Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others
• Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues

Expected salary

£59175 – 95400 per year

Location

Milton Keynes

Job date

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 06:25:46 GMT

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