LAS ST3+ in Paediatric Critical care

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To comply with all GMC regulations as laid out in "Good Medical Practice"
To observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow
the Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been
drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies
and procedures which are in place.
To comply with all Trust requirements of appraisal, assessment and of the proposed medical training
programme as stipulated by the programme leads.
To compete Trust general and local induction
To work appropriately and effectively within your clinical team within the limits of your competency under
clinical and educational supervision.
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, and commensurate with your grade, to play a full part in
the supervision and support of other members of your team including more junior medical staff.
In conjunction with colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other
resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met and to take part
in medical audit and research as appropriate.
To accept a duty to other staff

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• APLS / EPALS provider status

Desirable criteria

• MRCPCH examination
• ALS / ATLS / ETLS certification
• Level 3 safeguarding course
• Paediatric Critical care fellowship in the local country
• Academic awards/distinctions
• Extracurricular achievements

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience at ST3 Paediatrics and above level
• Experience of Level 3 NICU

Desirable criteria

• Work experience in PICU
• Experience of Level 3 NICU as a registrar
• 6 months or more work experience in Anaesthesia / Adult ICU / Paediatric Emergency medicine

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team Ability to triage and work effectively and cope under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital.
• Basic airways skills to maintain airways in neonates and children
• Basic knowledge of NIV and invasive ventilation

Desirable criteria

• Neonate and Paediatric endotracheal intubation
• US guided invasive lines
• Chest drains, CRRT and PD
• Simulation experience
• Awareness of the importance of clinical governance
• Experience with clinical audits / research

Personal Characteristics

Essential criteria

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Highly motivated individual
• Demonstrates a clear reason for this post
• Commitment to pursuing career in acute Paediatrics / Critical care / anaesthesia

Desirable criteria

• Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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