About this role
Job summary
This is an amazing opportunity to take advantage of an exciting post as senior clinical fellow at Queens Hospital in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. All posts come with the opportunity and supervision to develop an interest within the paediatric department and are ideally suited to a candidate who is ready to take on middle grade decision making or a post CCT candidate to develop and complete a project that will help make them more competitive in the Consultant Job Market.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will work a full shift rota as set out in the sample timetable in the Job Description.This will form part of the rota with other middle grade trainees. It will include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, & details of the support required by the doctor to fulfil the job plan & the objectives. It will be subject to review at appraisal.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a 9 month fixed term post covering maternity leave with a possibility of extension for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust based at Queens Hospital, Burton. It includes a requirement to work across other UHDB sites should the need arise
Queens Hospital Burton is part of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust which merged with Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton in July 2018. Burton was authorised as a Foundation Trust on 1st November 2008. NHS foundation trusts are a fundamental part of the current NHS reform programme. They reflect the move from a centrally managed service towards one that is managed locally and so more responsive to patients. We provide hospital-based services from four main sites.
Person Specification
Research Experience Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals Evidence of active participation in research GCP or equivalent trained
Qualifications Essential
MBBS/MBChB or equivalent Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice at time of application APLS Provider Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
Desirable
APLS Instructor ATLS/ETC Provider Full RCPCH Membership
Clinical Experience Essential
Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards 'Good medical Practice' Evidence of achievement of core ST1-ST5 competencies or equivalent for general Paediatrics and neonates. 7 years full-time postgraduate experience including a minimum of 3 years worked in the specialty at registrar level Minimum of one year working in the UK Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
Desirable
Experience of working in a Childrens Emergency Department
Teaching/Audit Experience Essential
Evidence of interest and experience of teaching junior doctors and medical students Evidence of active participation in Audit Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
Desirable
Qualification in medical education Experience in facilitating simulations Understanding of QI methodology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queens Hospital
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
DE13 0TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)