Clinical fellow in Paediatric Critical care
We are looking for the highest calibre quality doctors who are seeking to gain further experience, skills escalation, career progression and higher qualifications. Applications are on the middle grade Paediatric Critical care (PCC) rota from as soon as possible. The post is not recognised as a Deanery training post; however, the on-site training opportunities will be the same as the other ST3+ Doctors. The successful applicant will be assigned an educational supervisor to mentor their needs.
The post could suit a UK postgraduate doctor in training looking for an out of programme experience in Paediatric Intensive care / Paediatric High dependency care or an international medical graduate applicant looking to gain experience in the acute Paediatrics in the UK, with a view to attaining CCT through the portfolio pathway (previously known as the CESR route).
. The trainee will have hands on opportunities to develop skills in Paediatric Critical care procedures such as endotracheal intubation, invasive venous and arterial lines, chest drains and other essential procedures. They will have access to our general paediatrics regular teaching program in addition to in-house PCC educational activities. Our middle grade rota on PCC also includes two advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) who support research activities, simulation and educational activities on PCC. PCC at UHNM is an active research centre and continues to partake in national on-going research projects. PCC runs in-house and regional vascular ultrasound courses, NIV days and HDU courses. PCC also conducts regular in-house simulation having access to high fidelity SIM mannequins. PCC is supported by a full-time nurse educator. PCC work closely with our excellent Paediatric Respiratory team, Paediatric LTV team and complex care teams.
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
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
