Trust Registrar in Paediatrics (MT03/MT04)

Job summary

Currently, NCIC provides paediatric assessment and inpatient services at both CIC and WCH,with 38 beds across the two sites (24 general and acute beds at CIC and 14 beds at WCH).CIC operates as 16 inpatient beds and eight assessment beds from 08.00 to 20.00 hours and 18 beds overnight. Paediatric patients with acute surgical problems are being admitted at CIC.The 14 beds in WCH operate as seven inpatient beds and seven assessment beds from 08.00to 21.00 hours; they function as a 14-bed area overnight. Elective surgery in children isperformed on both sites.We are currently in the process of phasing changes to the way we deliver the short stayPaediatric Assessment Units across both sites with a plan to move to a more extended SSPAUhours with the support of experienced and newly qualified nurse practitioners. The SSPAU isbeing developed and supported by close collaboration with A&E department. Trust Registrars work alongside Paediatric Consultants and junior trainees in a rota thatincludes day and night shifts and is fully EWTD compliant. The applicant's primary responsibilityis to provide Tier 2 (middle-grade) support in the Assessment of Children referred to the SSPAUas well as providing inpatient care for those requiring inpatient admissions.

Main duties of the job

The assessment and management of acute paediatric patients presenting to the unit forassessment and/or admission. o The provision of experienced paediatric support to the emergency department andresuscitation area, when required. This includes attendance to the resuscitation bay. o The provision of advanced neonatal resuscitation cover to the Consultant-led labour wardand postnatal unit. o Middle grade paediatric cover of a level 1 SCBU, Transitional Care and Postnatal ward. o Supervision of Junior Staff and PNPs o Supporting junior doctors to maintain high standards of communication by attendinghandover and supporting discharge process o General Paediatric outpatient clinics o Participation in teaching of Junior doctors, nursing staff and medical students

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
• *Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• EPLS or APLS/NLS or other accredited life support course.
• Full GMC registration and a licence to practice
• Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies by time of appointment
• Evidence of achievement of SHO competencies in paediatrics

Desirable

• MRCPCH part 2 written and clinical.
• MRCPCH Part 1 or equivalent
• Level 2 Child Protection

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in paediatrics
• Practical experience in resuscitation and stabilisation of premature babies
• Clinical knowledge in a relevant specialty
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English

Desirable

• 1 year NHS experience
• 1 year in a multidisciplinary environment equivalent to UK paediatric experience, and achieved all the competencies of an ST2-3 doctor
• Experience in child protection
• GCP training

Professional Development

Essential

• Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development
• Demonstrate evidence of career development (examples include qualifications/prizes/research projects/attendance of meetings/courses)
• Demonstrates an interest in the specialty required for the job

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
• Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
• Evidence of active participation of audit

Desirable

• Experience in research

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Knows own professional/clinical limitations
• Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
• Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others perspective
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt
• Professional integrity and respect for others: demonstrates a non-judgemental approach
• Displays honesty, integrity and awareness of confidentiality