About this role
Job summary
The Paediatric department is based at Whipps Cross Hospital and is part of the Children's Clinical Board and Network within Barts Health, you will be joining a medical department that currently has 14 Consultant Acute Physicians and 32 Junior Doctors
Whipps Cross Hospital provides a comprehensive acute paediatric and neonatal service in Northeast London. Waltham Forest has a child population (0-16) of approximately 60,000 but children from surrounding boroughs are also seen at Whipps Cross Hospital. The hospital serves Waltham Forest, Redbridge and parts of Epping Forest.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric unit works with the Children's Home Care Nursing Team, based at Wood Street Child Development Centre. The team supports children of all ages at home who have medical needs e.g. gastrostomy, diabetes, oxygen dependency, daily IV antibiotics, home ventilation and end of life care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician to join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and support staff in the Paediatric Department, based at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post will commence in September and involves providing clinical services across several areas, including the Paediatric A&E Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Children's Outpatient Department, Labour Ward, and Postnatal Wards, as appropriate.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Paediatric unit works with the Childrens Home Care Nursing Team, based at Wood Street Child Development Centre. The team supports children of all ages at home who have medical needs e.g. gastrostomy, diabetes, oxygen dependency, daily IV antibiotics, home ventilation and end of life care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician to join our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and support staff in the Paediatric Department, based at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post will commence in September and involves providing clinical services across several areas, including the Paediatric A&E Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Childrens Outpatient Department, Labour Ward, and Postnatal Wards, as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
MB ChB MRPCH part 1 (or equivalent) APLS NLS Sound general paediatric knowledge Competence in assessment and management of ill children in the acute setting
Desirable
MRCPCH part 2 theory and clinical examinations Knowledge of organisation of NHS
Skills Essential
Clinical skills commonly expected in general paediatric and neonatal practice, including venepuncture, cannulation, and lumbar puncture. Interpersonal skills (ability to establish good working relationships with patients, carers and colleagues) Coo-operative team member and able to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrate positive and approach to work, enthusiasm and common sense
Desirable
Neonatal intubation (term and pre-term) Neonatal central line insertion (umbilical and peripherally inserted)
Experience Essential
6 months experience as an SpR (or equivalent) including six months experience of working as SHO in Level 2 or 3 Neonatal Unit Appreciation of role of audit in clinical practice
Desirable
Experience working in the NHS Work experience in Level 3 Neonatal Unit at SHO Level Interest and participation in clinical audit and / or quality improvement Teaching Experience
Other Essential
Looks after own health
Desirable
Experience of UK health systems and practices
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.
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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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)