Main area Child Health Grade LAS ST3+ Contract Fixed term: 6 months (ONLY THOSE WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WILL BE CONSIDERED DUE TO THE SHORT TERM CONTRACT) Hours Full time – 40 hours per week (rota pattern) Job ref 205-8242109
Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £67,325 £67325 Salary period Yearly Closing 02/09/2026 13:00
LAS ST3+ in Paediatric Critical care
LAS ST3+
Job overview
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 experiencein Paediatric Intensive care / Paediatric High dependency careor an internationalmedical graduateapplicant looking to gain experience in theacute Paediatrics in theUK, with a view to attaining CCTthrough theportfolio pathway (previously known as the CESR route).
Main duties of the job
. The trainee will havehands on opportunitiesto develop skills inPaediatric Critical care proceduressuch asendotrachealintubation, invasive venous and arterial lines, chest drains and other essential procedures. They will have access toourgeneralpaediatrics regular teaching program in additiontoin-housePCC educational activities.Our middle grade rota on PCC also includestwo advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) who supportresearch activities,simulationand educational activities on PCC. PCC at UHNM is an active research centre and continuesto partake in national on-going researchprojects. PCC runs in-house and regional vascular ultrasound courses, NIV days and HDU courses. PCC alsoconducts regular in-house simulation having access to high fidelity SIM mannequins. PCC is supported by a full-time nurse educator. PCC workclosely with our excellentPaediatricRespiratory team, Paediatric LTV team and complex care teams.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 followthe Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have beendrawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policiesand procedures which are in place.To comply with all Trust requirements of appraisal, assessment and of the proposed medical trainingprogramme as stipulated by the programme leads.To compete Trust general and local inductionTo work appropriately and effectively within your clinical team within the limits of your competency underclinical and educational supervision.In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, and commensurate with your grade, to play a full part inthe 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 otherresources 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 partin medical audit and research as appropriate.To accept a duty to other staff
Person specification
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- APLS / EPALS provider status
- 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
- Experience at ST3 Paediatrics and above level
- Experience of Level 3 NICU
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required
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.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
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