The successful candidates will be working alongside the team of Paediatricians from a variety of specialities including acute and general paediatrics, paediatric intensive care and paediatric subspecialty medicine in the children's admission unit, children's inpatient wards and children's outpatient department. He/she will participate in managing the care of paediatric patients at registrar level. He/she will be expected to perform
clinical and non-invasive assessment of paediatric patients within an acute environment.

Main duties of the job

The post will include responsibility for day to day running of the paediatric base wards, planning and implementing management under the supervision of the consultant staff and presenting cases at departmental MDT meetings. The post will also involve working in paediatricoutpatients under consultant supervision.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description
Job responsibilities

These posts will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. The University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest teaching trusts in England employing over 14,000 members of staff, providing services to nearly a million people across Leicestershire and Rutland. The University Hospital of Leicester is an A-rated sponsor should you require a visa and we also offer a generous relocation package. Completion of level 1 training (or equivalent) in Paediatrics and experience of working in Paediatrics at registrar level is required, as is possession of MRCPCH equivalent. Previous service and experience would be counted towards your salary.

Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential

MB BS or Equivalent
Full GMC Registration
MRCPCH Equivalent
Current APLS/NLS certification
Level 3 Child Protection training
Desirable

Higher degree eg MSc
MD or equivalent.
Experience
Essential

Completed level 1 training (or equivalent) in Paediatrics
Experience in Paediatrics at registrar level
Appropriate clinical knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems clear, logical thinking/analytical approach understands evidence based practice. Ability to cannulate, bleed and undertake lumbar punctures on children of all ages. Resuscitate children of all ages.
Desirable

Membership of relevant
Specialist Societies or Associations.
Motivation
Essential

Personal integrity and reliability
Willingness to learn new skills
Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
Desirable

Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Management
Essential

Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
Knowledge of clinical governance issues
Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively capacity
Desirable

Awareness of Service Development issues
Evidence of management and administration experience.
Management training on an accredited course
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours