Junior Clinical Fellow

Job summary

These are 2 full-time posts, and the holder will be expected to work flexibly on the ST1-3 Junior Tier 1 rota. Less than full time applicants are welcome to apply.

Duties will cover all areas in the department including admissions unit, Level 2 neonatal unit, out-patients, 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.

There is a rolling programme of teaching with regular lunchtime teaching. There is a weekly clinical meeting (Friday afternoon), and X-ray meeting (Monday morning). Teaching is also available for postgraduate examinations, e.g. MRCPCH, DCH. The postgraduate medical centre has a well-stocked library, a computer terminal for Medline searches and CD databases. The computer terminals are also available within the Department.

The successful applicants are expected to play a full part in the active department training programme for other doctors and assist in the education of clinical students from Oxford and other medical schools.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will begin work at ST1-3 Tier 1 level. The post holder must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice. Participation in the Departmental teaching programme will be expected, and you will have a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of your post. Our department consistently receives excellent feedback from trainees regarding the friendly working environment, the approachability and supportiveness of senior staff, and the training opportunities available. The Consultant body has a breadth of experience including sub-specialty interests.

This is not a HEE recognised post, and you will not receive a National Training Number or a CCT.

About us

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will begin work at ST1-3 Tier 1 level. The post holder must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice. Participation in the Departmental teaching programme will be expected, and you will have a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of your post. Our department consistently receives excellent feedback from trainees regarding the friendly working environment, the approachability and supportiveness of senior staff, and the training opportunities available. The Consultant body has a breadth of experience including sub-specialty interests.

This is not a HEE recognised post, and you will not receive a National Training Number or a CCT

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Medical Degree
• Previous Tier 1-3 junior grade paediatric experience
• Full Registration with General Medical Council

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification - MRCPCH including clinical exam
• Resuscitation Training - APLS, PALS, NLS (or equivalents)

Teaching & Audit

Desirable

• Experience of Audit
• Teaching

Academic Achievements & Research

Desirable

• Publications / Presentations
• Research projects relating to speciality

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Organisational Skills
• Communications Skills