Job overview

This post is for a 12 month position with Paediatrics, suitable for a ST4-8 level doctor who wishes to gain some experience within our division or a resident doctor who wishes to gain more experience prior to application for specialist training.

The post-holder will work as part of the team, with rotation between consultant teams to allow for a spread of experience. Whilst the needs of the service are paramount, individual training needs are taken into account in the job plans. 
 
Although this is LAS post and not a Deanery training post, applicants will be encouraged to gain postgraduate qualifications in Paediatrics or General Practice, and continuing professional development is encouraged. Support with studying will be given to appropriate appointees.

Main duties of the job

•    In-patient care and ward rounds (General Paediatrics & Level 1 SCBU) 

•    Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) cover 

•    Out-patient clinics (with a specialist slant as appropriate) 

•    Participation in the Paediatric night on-call rota (full shift) (1 in 7) 

•    Covering absences (depending upon experience) 

•    Teaching and education of junior medical and other staff 

•    Audit /Quality improvement / Service development work 

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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