Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics

Job overview

The James Paget University Hospital is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics.  The appointee will work within the Department of Paediatrics, based at the James Paget University Hospital which includes inpatient, neonatal, outpatient and ambulatory areas.  The position provides an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified specialist to actively contribute to the further development of a modern Paediatric service within this highly regarded Trust with its wide range of acute and community services, which will afford high professional visibility.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Commitments

The department operates a Full Shift rota. Current rota is 1 in 7. The specialty doctor will be doing one weekend in every 7 weeks. They will also be doing a total of 7 nights in a 7 week cycle

The Specialty Doctor will take part in the Middle Grade Rota which is a full shift system.  He/she will:

• he Hospital is located less than a mile from long sandy beaches, and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Norfolk Broads. The cathedral city of Norwich is only 30 minutes away and is regularly voted one of the top 5 shopping destinations in the UK. There is a wide choice of good local schools and attractive house prices. All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language. National Terms and Conditions apply to this post. There is an active teaching/research programme within the department in collaboration with the University of East Anglia. There is an excellent library and a purpose built training and education center on site at the James Paget University Hospital.Be responsible for Paediatric and Neonatal admissions and ward care, as per the duty roster.
• Undertake ward rounds independently but with consultant supervision.
• Attend consultant ward rounds as appropriate.
• Participate in Paediatric clinics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details of other duties

• Supervision and teaching of training grades and other staff in practical procedures.
• Teaching, supervision, induction and support of Specialty Trainees (ST) and other staff, including participation in the ST training programme and teaching of Medical Students.
• Responsibility for the organisation of the junior staff duty rota and ensuring adequate cover is available during periods of absence by negotiation with ST colleagues and liaison with the consultant responsible supervising rota arrangements and Medical Personnel.
• Responsibilities for appropriate discharge summaries.
• Maintain effective communication with General Practitioners and other hospital departments.
• Participate in Clinical Audit and guideline development.
• So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the postholder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.