Trust Doctor(Non Training) Level 1 in PaediatricsNHS

Job summary

This is a Trust Doctor (non-training) Level {1 or 2} post equivalent to a Tier 1 SHO.

The normal working day consists of covering the Paediatrics ward (C2) , Neonatal unit

(NNU) or the Paediatrics assessment unit (PAU) as per rota allocation as a level 2 doctor (Registrar level). You will also be doing out-of-hours including long days and night shifts as per rota schedules. During out of hours, you will be carrying the Tier 2 crash bleeps and attend any emergencies.

Main duties of the job

This is a busy Paediatric unit serving about 65,000 children in the borough. There are 3600

medical admissions a year. There are 2500 New Patient referrals from GPs and 6900 follow up

Out Patient appointments a year. There are special interest clinics in Epilepsy, Headache,

Neurodevelopment, Asthma, Diabetes, Gastroenterology and emotional and behaviour disorders.

There are also joint clinics with Neurologist and Cardiologist visiting from Birmingham Children's

Hospital. There is also a Genetics clinic supported by Geneticist from Q. E. Hospital, Birmingham.

The trust has named Surgeons and Anaesthetists with special interest in paediataric surgery

providing care in different surgical specialties.

The Paediatric ward is situated on the second floor just opposite to the neonatal unit. It has 41

beds for medical and surgical admissions. It has 9 cubicles and rest is divided into 4 bedded bays.

This included 2 HDU beds. There is an observation area for patients admitted from A&E

department. A separate adolescent admission area is also provided. There is a resuscitation room

with ventilator and CPAP facility for stabilisation, an admission room and play area staffed by the

play therapists. At present we operate a consultant of the week rota.

There is a designated children's Out Patient area and the Child Assessment Unit is situated on the

ground floor. All Paediatric out patient clinics are held in this area.

Job description

This is a Trust Doctor (non-training) Level {1 or 2} post equivalent to a Tier 1 SHO.

The normal working day consists of covering the Paediatrics ward (C2) , Neonatal unit

(NNU) or the Paediatrics assessment unit (PAU) as per rota allocation as a level 2 doctor (Registrar level). You will also be doing out-of-hours including long days and night shifts as per rota schedules. During out of hours, you will be carrying the Tier 2 crash bleeps and attend any emergencies.

Providing junior doctors cover for the HDU

Running outpatient clinics and ward rounds with Consultant

Undertaking rounds in wards and neonatal unit

Attending abnormal deliveries.

Admitting emergencies and booked cases and undertaking routine ward duties

Participation in clinical audit within the paediatric department

Helping to supervise medical students on paediatric attachments.

Expected to do on-call duties, including nights and weekends, participating in Tier 2 rota

There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post in order

to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined

above.

You will be expected to liaise closely with your senior colleagues in all aspects of the

patient care until you develop confidence to initiate basic care on your own accord.

Your career development is important to us and study leave with a budget for appropriate

courses is available. .

You will be supported and expected to participate in audits, research, teaching and service

improvement schemes. You will be provided with Trust and departmental induction to help

you ease into the job.

The post-holder will be given a clinical supervisor throughout the post and will be expected

to undergo continuing professional development.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve the service.

There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post in order to

provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.

This job description may be reviewed from time to time in light of developments and may be

amended in consultation with the post holder.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)