Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Paediatric Critical Care

Job description

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.

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.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Middle Grade Doctor - Paediatric Critical Care Unit (6-Month Fixed Term)

We are pleased to invite applications for a 6-month post within our busy and highly regarded Paediatric Critical Care Unit, starting upon availability)

This role is ideal for motivated middle grade doctors who have completed their membership exams or equivalent (MRCPCH, Primary FRCA, or EPIC Diploma).

You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care across a 10-bedded PICU.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:
• Participation in morning ward rounds and evening handover rounds
• Day-to-day care of patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including CPAP (EME and hood), BiPAP, and mechanical ventilation (HFOV and nitric oxide)
• Assessment of children in A&E and on paediatric wards prior to transfer to PICU
• Effective liaison with the wider multi-professional team and external agencies
• PICANET data entry and completion of discharge summaries
This post offers an excellent opportunity to consolidate your critical care skills, gain valuable experience in advanced respiratory support, and work within a friendly, experienced team

Working for our organisation

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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Essential Requirements:
MRCPCH, Primary FRCA, or EPIC Diploma (or equivalent)
Previous paediatric experience at middle grade level
Commitment to delivering high standards of care

The full job description and person specification outline all key details of the role.

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Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so early submission is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in Paediatric Intensive Care

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in Paediatrics/Neonates/Paediatric or Adult Anaesthesia/Emergency Medicine

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• For paediatric trainees: at least 3 years' experience working in Paediatrics

Skills

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Research Activity/Publications
• Evidence of teaching experience to Undergraduates
• Proficiency in basic paediatric procedures

Other

Essential criteria

• Eligible for full GMC Registration
• Good spoken & written English

Desirable criteria

• Possession of MRCPCH/ Primary FRCA or equivalent/ EPIC Diploma
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support Course

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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

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