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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (12 months)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
343-MED-780
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Epsom General Hospital
Town
Epsom
Salary
£61,825 - £70,425 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/06/2025 23:59

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Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow


"At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values" 


 

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job overview

The post holder will be a part of the Middle Grade Paediatric team, taking part in the on-call and out of hours rota as part of a full shift system that is fully EWTD-compliant. 

During this post the successful applicant will gain a range of experience in the General Paediatrics Ward, Paediatric A&E, the Paediatric Day Case Unit and neonatology. 

An attending system is operated at EGH where each week a Consultant is responsible for all acute paediatric and neonatal admissions and performs a twice daily ward round. This provides continuity as well as direct support and training for the middle grade staff. There is Consultant cover on site until 10pm daily based in PED.

The post-holder will opportunity to attend general and specialist outpatient clinics. They will also be expected to take part in some scheduled clinics, directly supported and supervised by a Consultant.

In addition the post holder will have access to the full range of Educational and Training opportunities available to all current middle grade staff, including a dedicated weekly Teaching afternoon, journal club and x ray meeting and perinatal meetings. There are 3 monthly Audit half day across the Department, when clinics are cancelled to enable attendance, Mortality & Morbidity meetings and Safeguarding peer reviews. Furthermore the trainee will attend simulation training including high-fidelity simulation in paediatrics and neonatology within the dedicated ASPiH accredited Simulation Centre at the Epsom site.

Main duties of the job

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

1.       To at all times, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.

2.       To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

3.       To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Supervisor(s).

4.       To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

5.       On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction.

6.       To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.

7.       To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). 

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is an indicative plan of daytime duties for Epsom ‘General Paediatric’ week:

 

08:30-09:15

AM

Lunchtime

PM

16:30-17:00

Monday

Consultant led handover

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

SHO presentation

Radiology meeting

General Paediatric cover*

Consultant led handover round

Tuesday

Consultant led handover

 

Journal Club

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

 

General Paediatric cover*

Consultant led handover round

Wednesday

Consultant led handover

 

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

 

General Paediatric cover*

Consultant led handover round

Thursday

Consultant led handover

Simulation teaching

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

 

In-house half day education programme

Consultant led handover round

Friday

Consultant led handover

 

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

Team lunch or cake

General Paediatric cover*

Consultant led handover round

* Or Paediatric A&E cover / Day unit / NNU ward round / Paediatric clinics – in rotation

 

Person specification

Medical

Essential criteria
  • Experience within Paediatrics
Desirable criteria
  • Experience within a secondary care hospital

Administration

Essential criteria
  • Experience working with hospital systems
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working with ESTH hospital systems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Sonia Spathis
Job title
Consultant Paediatrician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07788690968
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