23 Oct
Barts Health NHS Trust
London
Job description
Job overview
This is a non-training position in the Department of Paediatric Surgery for a period of 12 months subject to a probationary period of 3 months.
The responsibilities of the post holder are similar to one of our registrar training post covering General Surgery.
The middle grade team (Registrar level) comprises of 4 NTNs and 3-4 clinical fellows. The Fellow posts are fully funded by the Trust and do not have formal educational approval.
However every effort will be made to ensure that the holder of these posts will have opportunities to participate in clinical activities, formal teaching sessions, audit, and research.
This post is Suitable for Secondment.
Main duties of the job
This post allows the candidate to join a very busy centre offering exposure to neonatal surgery, GI surgery and urology, and Paediatric trauma.
There are excellent opportunities to be involved in academic work in the several research projects being run in the dept.
It is one of the largest Paediatric Gastro-Surgery services in the UK, which is closely associated with the adult gastro- intestinal surgical dept and the GI physiology labs.
The Paediatric Surgery dept comprises of 5 surgeons, two of whom will practice Paediatric Urology and three will provide the GI service, all will take part in the on call rota for neonates and other emergencies.
At present, Mr Phelps, Mr Cleeve and Mr Charlesworth are the Paediatric GI surgeons; they look after patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease jointly with the Paediatric gastroenterologists.
They also provide a service for the children with Gastro-oesophageal Reflux or feeding problems requiring fundoplications and or gastrostomies / jejunostomies.
The department of Adult Gastroenterology has an international reputation in the investigation of Motility Disorders and close collaboration exists with them.
There are plans for the Paediatric Surgical Service to become more involved in the investigation and management of children with Motility Disorders.
Mr Misra and Mrs Ashwini Joshi provide a Paediatric Urology service for the region.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Having lifted ourselves out of special measures,
we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.
It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion,
where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Possession of FRCS, MRCS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
Advanced Paediatric Life Support Course OR Advanced Trauma Life Support Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies
- Previous experience in Paediatric Surgery
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Research
- Activity / Publications
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are competent to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting
- Judgement : Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive or pressurised situations.
Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Problem Solving : Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Situation Awareness : Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Decision Making : Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relations with others
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of teaching experience to Undergraduates
▶️ Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Surgery
🖊️ Barts Health NHS Trust
📍 London