Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-2) in Paediatrics

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow ST1/2 to start as soon as possible. You will work in our General Paediatric & Neonatal wards, with ample opportunities to learn from middle grade registrars & Consultants with varied sub-specialty interests. There will be opportunities to attend varied clinics too.
You will work along-side doctors in training (Foundation year 2/ GPVTS/ Paediatric ST1 & ST2) and be offered an educational programme with one-to-one support from educational supervisor. Successful applicants will be given the support required to undertake the MRCPCH exams. These posts are also suitable for trainees considering FY3 year in paediatrics. Also suitable for doctors who had taken gap year from training & want to explore paediatrics.
You are encouraged to attend external courses/ study days/ regional training days and entitled to apply for study leave and annual leave in line with trust policy (27 days of Annual leave & 10 days of Study leave/ year), also will be supported to undertake quality improvement project/ undergo the appraisal process every year., Managing patients in children's ward, Paediatric assessment unit and Paediatric ED. This includes participation in resuscitation scenarios.
Working in neonatal unit which will include Level 2 neonatal intensive care unit, labour ward and post-natal ward. This involves resuscitating and stabilising premature neonates with senior support, besides managing common neonatal conditions. Post-holders will be given thorough induction on working in labour ward, also will be enrolled to do Paediatric Intermediate Life support course.
Managing patients in outpatients' area under the supervision of a Consultant.
Involvement in an active and well-established teaching programme within the paediatric department, which includes bedside teaching for junior colleagues, medical students and nurses. The post-holder will be expected to do presentations at departmental meetings and participate in simulation exercises. There are also adequate opportunities to complete supervised learning events (SLE).
Opportunities to get involved with managing safeguarding cases under the supervision of consultant.
Participation and presentation at internal audit meetings.
Work in partnership with Middle grades, Consultants, Nurses, Community Nursing Team and all members of the MDT to ensure the children, young people and their families receive the very highest quality of care.
Ensure communication is robust, maintaining duty of candour where appropriate

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve., Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
'one team, working together'