About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work within Children & Young People's services at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). The post holder(s) will become a substantive Paediatric Trust Grade Doctor (ST4-8 or equivalent level) becoming a valued part of the paediatric medical team at CHFT.
The Trust covers a population of approximately 500,000 with a wide range of diversity and deprivation. The Children's Ward is 38 bedded with a Paediatric Same Day Emergency Care (PSDEC) Unit which sees over 7000 attendances per year.
The level 2 Neonatal Unit has 20 cots including 6 intensive care cots. It is based in Calderdale and delivers intensive, high dependency and special care for babies born at 27 weeks gestation and above.
A recently established Paediatric Emergency Department is located at Calderdale. There are exciting developments with reconfiguration planned in the next few years.
Outpatient care is provided across 2 Children's Outpatient Departments and a bespoke Child Development Centre. There are 20 consultants who all have special interests covering the majority of subspecialities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work at ST4-8 grade alongside paediatric trainees ST4-8 and other Trust doctors. They will be expected to cover the Children's Ward and PSDEC (total 37 beds), the level 2 (LNU) Neonatal Unit (3 ICU, 3 HDU, 14 SCBU) and contribute to outpatient clinics. They will always be supervised by a Consultant
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for details of role and the main responsibilities. We also encourage informal visits or discussions.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCPCH or equivalent Registered with the GMC & hold licence to practice Relevant Higher Degree
Experience Essential
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the paediatrics speciality Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
Experience of working in Neonates Understanding of current issues in the wider NHS Understanding of current issues within Paediatrics and the future direction of the speciality Attendance at a recognised management course Ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching & Training Essential
Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors & non medical staff
Desirable
Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications Training in clinical and educational supervision Attendance at a teaching course Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit & Research Essential
Critical Appraisal Skills Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Desirable
Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Disposition, Adjustment, Attitude and Committment Essential
Good communication & empathy skills with patients & families/care givers Evidence of willingness to participate in a MDT environment to provide an integrated service Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication & sharing workload Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis Ability to prioritise & organise workload and coordinate staff Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective & cost effective healthcare
Practical, Intellectual Skills & Personal Qualities Desirable
Evidence of continual learning and development Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviours on others Evidence of innovation Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
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).
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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 Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address Calderdale Royal Hospital
Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)