Job Description

This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics. This is a fixed-term whole-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.There is a requirement for on-calls with this role, paid at banding supplement 1A.Main duties of the jobThis is a full-time post, and the holder will be expected to work flexibly on the Tier 2 rota of 1 in 12. Duties will cover all areas in the Department including inpatients, the Children's Observation ward, Outpatients, the Neonatal Unit, Paediatric Emergency Department and Maternity Unit for high-risk deliveries.The role also encompasses elements of Clinical Audit, Clinical Governance, teaching of medical students, nursing staff and junior doctors.About usMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.Our services:Acute CareProviding emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.Primary CareProviding primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.Community ServicesProviding adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.Specialist Regional ServicesWe provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Date posted02 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalaryxc2xa361,825 a year per annum, pro rataContractFixed termDuration18 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number409-7032915-AJob locationsWhiston HospitalWarrington RoadPrescotL35 5DRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDuties and ResponsibilitiesThis is a full-time post, and the holder will be expected to work flexibly on the Tier 2 rota of 1 in 12. Duties will cover all areas in the Department including inpatients, the Childrens Observation ward, Outpatients, the Neonatal Unit, Paediatric Emergency Department and Maternity Unit for high-risk deliveries.The role also encompasses elements of Clinical Audit, Clinical Governance, teaching of medical students, nursing staff and junior doctors.Regular Departmental activities include:1. Daily Consultant Post Take Ward Round2. Audit on a bi-monthly basis3. Specialist Clinics as detailed above4. Paediatric Grand Rounds/Topic Presentation Friday AM5. Protected Teaching for ST1-3, F1/2 grades and Junior Clinical Fellows Wednesday AMThe successful candidate will have the opportunity to rotate through a sub specialist clinic of their choice in cardiology, diabetes, epilepsy and respiratory.On-Call SessionsThe rota provides robust clinical cover 24 hours a day with 2 registrars working night shift.When on call, the Senior Clinical Fellow will supervise paediatric F2-ST2 doctors and junior clinical fellows, working on the General Paediatric Wards, Emergency Department, Neonatal Unit as well as the Labour and Postnatal Wards. The post holder will be resident when on call. Consultant Paediatric advice will be available when needed. The post holder will also undertake to be available exceptionally for such irregular commitments outside normal scheduled hours as are essential for continuity of care.Middle Grades/Registrars will be expected to co-ordinate, contribute and participate in both Department and Regional Audit initiatives.Educational Supervision and AppraisalThe post holder will be allocated an educational supervisor who will meet with them at least 3 times a year to discuss training needs and progress.The post holder will also enrol in The Trusts appraisal programme and join the electronic system with allocated appraiser to ensure appraisal occurs annually. The post holder is responsible for arranging their appraisal on the due date.Research and AuditThe department has very active audit and research programmes with lead consultants for Audit and Research.The post holder will be expected to become involved in both audit and research during their employment with the Trust. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDuties and ResponsibilitiesThis is a full-time post, and the holder will be expected to work flexibly on the Tier 2 rota of 1 in 12. Duties will cover all areas in the Department including inpatients, the Childrens Observation ward, Outpatients, the Neonatal Unit, Paediatric Emergency Department and Maternity Unit for high-risk deliveries.The role also encompasses elements of Clinical Audit, Clinical Governance, teaching of medical students, nursing staff and junior doctors.Regular Departmental activities include:1. Daily Consultant Post Take Ward Round2. Audit on a bi-monthly basis3. Specialist Clinics as detailed above4. Paediatric Grand Rounds/Topic Presentation Friday AM5. Protected Teaching for ST1-3, F1/2 grades and Junior Clinical Fellows Wednesday AMThe successful candidate will have the opportunity to rotate through a sub specialist clinic of their choice in cardiology, diabetes, epilepsy and respiratory.On-Call SessionsThe rota provides robust clinical cover 24 hours a day with 2 registrars working night shift.When on call, the Senior Clinical Fellow will supervise paediatric F2-ST2 doctors and junior clinical fellows, working on the General Paediatric Wards, Emergency Department, Neonatal Unit as well as the Labour and Postnatal Wards. The post holder will be resident when on call. Consultant Paediatric advice will be available when needed. The post holder will also undertake to be available exceptionally for such irregular commitments outside normal scheduled hours as are essential for continuity of care.Middle Grades/Registrars will be expected to co-ordinate, contribute and participate in both Department and Regional Audit initiatives.Educational Supervision and AppraisalThe post holder will be allocated an educational supervisor who will meet with them at least 3 times a year to discuss training needs and progress.The post holder will also enrol in The Trusts appraisal programme and join the electronic system with allocated appraiser to ensure appraisal occurs annually. The post holder is responsible for arranging their appraisal on the due date.Research and AuditThe department has very active audit and research programmes with lead consultants for Audit and Research.The post holder will be expected to become involved in both audit and research during their employment with the Trust.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Applicants must be registered with the GMC at the time of application.
• M.B.ChB or equivalent
• PALS
• MRCPCH Part 1, or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCPCH Part 2
• APLS & NLS

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• 12 months' experience of a broad range of medical specialties

Desirable

• Three years knowledge and experience in Paediatrics and Neonates as a specialist trainee, or equivalent experience and competencies, including at least 6 months in Regional/sub-Regional Neonatal Unit in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland

SkillsEssential

• Experience and ability in specific Paediatric and Neonatal procedures
• Demonstrates skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Ability to work as in a team
• Willingness to base practice on best available evidence

Desirable

• Experience and commitment to Audit

OtherEssential

• Commitment to continuing further postgraduate medical education and CPD

Desirable

• Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Applicants must be registered with the GMC at the time of application.
• M.B.ChB or equivalent
• PALS
• MRCPCH Part 1, or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCPCH Part 2
• APLS & NLS

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• 12 months' experience of a broad range of medical specialties

Desirable

• Three years knowledge and experience in Paediatrics and Neonates as a specialist trainee, or equivalent experience and competencies, including at least 6 months in Regional/sub-Regional Neonatal Unit in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland

SkillsEssential

• Experience and ability in specific Paediatric and Neonatal procedures
• Demonstrates skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Ability to work as in a team
• Willingness to base practice on best available evidence

Desirable

• Experience and commitment to Audit

OtherEssential

• Commitment to continuing further postgraduate medical education and CPD

Desirable

• Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

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