Specialist Doctor in Paediatrics

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Job overview

UHMBT are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to apply for a newly created acute Specialist Doctor in Paediatrics vacancy based at Furness General Hospital, on the doorstep of the Lake District, England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site

We are seeking dynamic, motivated and ambitious individuals who will enhance our established and expanding team of consultant paediatricians. You will play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare for Children and Young People across the Morecambe Bay Footprint with the ability to work independently, but within a supportive, forward thinking and collaborative team.

We would also support candidates in developing a special interest in these areas if that interest is new to them

Main duties of the job

Furness General Hospital provides a 1:7 on-call to the acute paediatric services including the Special Care Baby Unit where we operate a consultant of the week model

Whether you want to take time to explore the fells, splash about on the lakes, take a wild adventure or simply enjoy the peace.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full details of main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description and person specification for this role.

The successful applicant may be entitled to assistance with removal and other associated expenses for those who may be required to move their home to take up employment with the Trust.

Person specification

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment
• Medical Degree from a recognised university
• MRCPCH or recognised equivalent qualification
• Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
• In date Level 3 Child Safeguarding
• In date NLS or equivalent
• In date APLS or equivalent

Experience

• Completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in General Paediatrics in the Specialty Doctor and / or closed SAS grades. ( with a minimum of 6 months tertiary level neonatal experience working at tier 2 level on the rota )
• Equivalent years’ experience in relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

Values and Behaviours

• Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
• Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent autonomous practitioner.
• Communicates effectively and can share decision making with patients, relatives, and carers

Leadership and Teamworking

• Awareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
• Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams – promotes and participates in both MDT and interprofessional team working.

Equality and Diversity & Patient Safety/Quality

• Evaluates and audits own and others clinical practice and acts on findings.
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values.

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Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

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