Job Description

This post is suitable for candidates with previous Paediatric and neonatal experience in level 2 and 3 neonatal unit interested in advancing their paediatric training. Please also see table below. UK NHS experience is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients under the supervision of a consultant Paediatrician. Clinical responsibilities will include:
Children's ward -ward rounds, discharge planning, acute admissions and seeing paediatric patients in emergency department. (Referrals from Urgent care GP and internal referrals from ED team and all paediatric patients
one year old who presented to ED)
Regular attendance and active participation in Paediatric outpatient clinics.
Participation in overall supervision and education of junior doctors and medical students.
Taking an active part in the department's education programme.
Taking an active part in audit. An audit project is expected in this post.
Assistance in conjunction with consultants and specialist registrars with the teaching of undergraduate medical students.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of 1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients under the supervision of a consultant Paediatrician. Clinical responsibilities will include:
Children's ward -ward rounds, discharge planning, acute admissions and seeing paediatric patients in emergency department. (Referrals from Urgent care GP and internal referrals from ED team and all paediatric patients
one year old who presented to ED)
Regular attendance and active participation in Paediatric outpatient clinics.
Participation in overall supervision and education of junior doctors and medical students.
Taking an active part in the departments education programme.
Taking an active part in audit. An audit project is expected in this post.
Assistance in conjunction with consultants and specialist registrars with the teaching of undergraduate medical students.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential

• Registrable medical qualification
• Full registration with GMC/GDC with license to practice valid visa to work in UK

Desirable

• Higher qualification MRCPCH

Training and Experience
Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of neonatal and Paediatric care, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
• Evidence of ST3/4 competencies, Minimum one to two years of NHS experience

Desirable

• APLS /NLS provider

Administration
Essential

• Experience in day to day organisation of neonatal and Paediatric services in a busy Teaching Hospital

Desirable

• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.

Management and Leadership
Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Management course and / or qualification.

Audit & quality improvement
Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.

Research
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Neonates or Paediatrics
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable

• Teaching skills course / qualification.

Personal Skills
Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Flexible and resilient.

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.

Personal attributes
Essential

• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.
• Commitment to uphold Kings Values.

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