Post CCT Fellow in Paediatrics bei Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Are you looking to expand your skills? Would you thrive working in a large, supportive acute hospital with great teaching opportunities? If you are ready to expand your clinical skills, gain exposure, consolidate learning, progress your career and most importantly, directly influence the care that we provide to all our patients, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Introduction:

Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust is looking to appoint 2 Post CCT Fellow posts General Paediatrics to join its busy Paediatric department.  Applicants should hold a certificate of completion of specialist training in Paediatrics or equivalent and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and experience within the field of general paediatrics. This post does not contribute to the neonatal service which is staffed separately.

These posts have arisen due to retirement of 2 consultant colleagues from acute duties (on-call and service weeks).

The successful candidate will join a dedicated consultant team who provide general and specialist paediatric services to the population of Portsmouth and Southeast Hampshire. The post will be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The remit of the post holder is to provide general paediatric services. We have two 0.7 fte posts available but the exact level of commitment can be discussed with appointees. The timetable will be based on 0.7 fte commitment and will include participation in the general paediatric on-call rota, service weeks covering the inpatient wards, provision of some resident middle-grade nights and general paediatric outpatient clinics.

Portsmouth is a thriving naval city, steeped in history, on the South Coast. It is ninety minutes from central London and has good transport links, including regular ferries to France and Spain. The major airports are easily accessible. It has some of the best water sports facilities in Europe and sandy beaches are within easy reach. Developments within the city itself and on the Gosport side of the harbour suggest a vibrant future for the area.  Inland from the hospital is the beautiful and relatively unspoilt countryside of rural Hampshire. Close by is the New Forest and South Downs National Park. The area combines the advantages of city life with pleasant villages and seaside towns. There are a number of first rate schools both in the state and private sector and it is an excellent place to raise a family.

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust has a vision to be recognised as a world-class hospital, leading the field through innovative healthcare solutions, focusing on the best outcomes for our patients, delivered in a safe, caring and inspiring environment. It provides many services in a wide ranging number of specialities at the Queen Alexandra Hospital. Paediatrics, Neonatal Medicine and maternity services are all collocated within purpose built facilities on the same site. There is an on-site nursery and a fitness centre.

Job Summary:

This is a 0.7 fte post in general paediatrics. Applicants should have a CCT in general paediatrics (or equivalent). 

The successful appointee will join a motivated and supportive team of consultants who work a six-week cycle of hot weeks to provide the consistent delivery of acute paediatric services and cover for the inpatient wards. Out-patient services and on-call cover to the Children’s Assessment unit (CAU) and the Children’s Emergency Department (CED) are also incorporated. Resident evening working is part of job plans whilst overnight consultant on-call is non-resident.  It is anticipated that there will be some provision of resident middle-grade nights.

The department has responsibility for all children admitted to the Trust and so, when on call, the general paediatricians may be required to see children in CED, on the children’s surgical ward, or on ITU. Occasional Safeguarding work may arise out of hours, and the post holder will be expected to follow local guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work as a junior doctor, alongside nursing and allied health professional colleagues and senior medics to provide a safe clinical environment for the patients and visitors to the Trust
• Supervise and assist Foundation and Core level doctors working with you and support teaching for medical students
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with nurses, allied health professionals, patients, relatives and all other medical staff.
• Take part in rostered out of normal hours work when orientation complete and competence assessed
• Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust

Benefits

Although this post is not approved for postgraduate training the duties are the same as the existing national approved training posts within specialty.  The successful candidate will be assigned a consultant clinical supervisor and will be encouraged to maintain an educational portfolio with appropriate assessments to their level of experience. There are regular departmental lunchtime teaching sessions which are open to all medical staff to attend.  There are also a wide range of opportunities to participate in clinical audit and improvement projects.

The Trust will also support you with a clinical appraisal which you can use towards your revalidation. We have a comprehensive support network with two consultants providing pastoral support to the Locally Employed Doctors within the Trust.

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT
• CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent
• APLS or PALS Certification
• MRCPCH or Equivalent
• MB BS or equivalent

Experience

• 4 or more years at ST4+ (or equivalent) in paediatrics with appropriate community paediatrics and neonatal experience
• Experience in Safeguarding

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.   

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.