About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a permanent Paediatric Speciality Doctor in Gastroenterology to join our expanding team at Staffordshire Children's Hospital at Royal Stoke. This is a full-time substantive post (10 PAs) commitment to the general paediatric acute rota, including cover for the Children's Assessment Unit (CAU) and inpatient wards. The postholder will contribute to the development of the Paediatric Gastroenterology service, support general paediatrics, and participate in teaching, audit, and service improvement.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist care in paediatric gastroenterology, including outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations.Including IBD, coeliac disease and complex nutrition.
Provide support to local CAMHS services with nutrition-related disorders, including Eating disorders, ARFID and Disordered Eating.
Have the opportunity to develop endoscopy skills and GI physiology skills.Support the CAU and inpatient wards during service weeks.
Engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement.Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.Participate in service development and innovation.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide specialist care in paediatric gastroenterology, including outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations.Including IBD, coeliac disease and complex nutrition.
Provide support to local CAMHS services with nutrition-related disorders, including Eating disorders, ARFID and Disordered Eating.
Have the opportunity to develop endoscopy skills and GI physiology skills.Support the CAU and inpatient wards during service weeks.
Engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement.Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.Participate in service development and innovation.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Fully registered with the GMC BLS/PLS/PiLS Trained APLS or PALS provider
Desirable
A post-graduated qualification e.g MRCPCH, MSc, DCH, DCCH, MBA or other equivalent diplomas.
Clinical Experience Essential
Minimum 4 years (or equivalent) postgraduate training, two of which must have been in paediatrics and 1 year of experience within paediatric gastroenterology. Ability to assess and treat the sick child Ability to perform practical procedures used in general, paediatrics including venepuncture, cannulation, lumbar puncture, long line insertion
Desirable
Experience in paediatric endoscopy Experience of managing patients in paediatric gastroenterology outpatients Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing; thesis Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Experience of managing acutely ill children
Academic Achievements Essential
Willingness to take part in teaching Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of supervising junior medical staff Ability to teach clinical skills Participation in research or clinical audit
Desirable
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Demonstrated ability or experience in teaching e.g. SHO's, medical students Formal training in research or teaching Methods Conducting audit and research
anagement and Administrative Experience: Essential
Experience and understanding of clinical audit Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning Willingness to participate in service developments
Desirable
Willingness to manage e.g. project work; mentoring junior staff
Personal Attributes: Essential
Willingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one's individual limitations Good written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage time Effectively Ability to work in team
Desirable
Ability to work flexibly Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)