Paediatrician (Consultant or Senior Registrar Level)

Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

• To provide a service for children on the HMH site in neonatal pediatrics. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department as per the job plan.
• Shared responsibility with the other Paediatricians for providing 24-hour, 7-day-a-week cover for the neonatal unit.
• To take responsibility for patients on the local neonatal unit on the relevant service weeks, liaise with nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team e.g. labour ward, pharmacists, lab scientists, etc.
• To be aware of and deal with safeguarding issues as required.
• Carry out outpatient duties with appropriate administration and patient follow-up.
• Be aware of and assist in divisional objectives through clinical work e.g. Electronic discharges within 24 hours,      infection control.

Medical Education & Teaching:

• Participate in nurse teaching as appropriate.
• Undertake monitoring and appraisal of junior staff within everyday practice and take part as an educational supervisor (with appropriate training).
  

Continuing Professional Development:

• Participate in continuing professional development at local and national levels.
• Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
  

Policy, Planning and Management:

• Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care according to Trust Principles
• Contribute to the development of clinical and organizational protocols and guidelines.
• Comply with all hospital policies.

Requirements:

• MBBS qualification
• Minimum of 3 years experience

Work Schedule:

• 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
• Room and board provided