Senior Clinical Fellows in Paediatric Emergency Medicine with Trauma

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With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Two posts in Paediatric Emergency Medicine with an interest in either Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) or Paediatric Major trauma, for 12 months starting September 2025.

We are pleased to announce exciting opportunities for doctors wishing to gain further experience and expertise in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, whilst also expanding their skills in either POCUS or Paediatric Major Trauma. They will also get experience in managing and leading a hectic emergency department safely and effectively.

We are looking for experienced doctors who have completed at least 3 years post-Foundation training in either paediatrics or Emergency Medicine (with at least 6 months in paediatrics if EM trained). Successful candidates will be able to show a real interest in Paediatric EM, and show how these posts will further their training and career. They are suitable for those looking for Out of Program experience (OOP), working alongside RCPCH Grid trainees in PEM.

Candidates must have experience as a middle grade, and have worked in the UK NHS for at least 12 months.

There is dedicated time within the post to gain particular experience with either POCUS (1 post) or Paediatric Major Trauma (1 post), and to complete QI / Education / research projects within these areas. There is also an expectation that candidates will engage with the wider teaching and QI work within the department.

Main duties of the job

These posts sit within the senior decision maker (SDM) rota within the paediatric ED. Doctors will assess and manage the wide range of presentations of illness and injury in children and young people. They will support more junior resident doctors (along with the consultants), and help the wider MDT team provide effective and quality care to children and their families.

Key areas of responsibilities;
• To provide initial assessment and treatment of children brought to the Emergency Department.
• To support the nursing and medical team within the department, and provide supervision and support for less experienced trainees.
• To hone experience in the resuscitation of critically unwell children, and to gain experience in major trauma in children and young people.
• To complete quality improvement projects to improve the care the department can provide for it's patients.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Duties:
• To provide safe and effective clinical care to children in the department, under the supervision of the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant, in accordance with departmental and trust clinical guidelines and evidence.
• To help provide on-going care for children on CDU, who are likely to go home within the next few hours, and to help treat and escalate if these children become more unwell.
• To help with the resuscitation and stabilisation of significantly injured or sick children.
• To help perform procedures including minor orthopaedic procedures, suturing etc
• To be responsible for good safety netting and signposting on discharge, and ensuring the safety of children on discharge from the department.
• To provide good communication with nursing staff and colleagues, and work cohesively as part of the team.
• To help support, and learn from, colleagues with differing clinical backgrounds
• To liaise effectively with colleagues from different specialties, and with HCP in the community (GP, midwife, school nurses etc).
• To effectively use the computerised system for patient records, ordering, results and communication (discharge letters).
• To ensure all safeguarding concerns are addressed and communicated.

Administration/ Managerial Responsibilities
• To develop and hone the skills in working an Emergency Department - prioritisation, safety, flow and efficient working.
• To comply with trust and department rules and professional behaviours.
• To complete a Quality improvement project or audit
• To ensure outstanding results and actions are completed.

Scope and purpose of job description

This post will have dedicated non-clinical time allocated for projects and education. Whilst the focus of these posts will be POCUS / Paediatric major trauma, the department also has a wealth of expertise in many other aspects of paediatric emergency medicine, and in educational and quality improvement work. We will expect the successful candidate to undertake significant QI, teaching or research projects during their time with us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GMC registration and licence to practice
• MB ChB or equivalent
• Membership of Royal College exams (e.g. MRCPCH, MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS etc)

Desirable criteria

• Higher training qualifications (FCEM, diploma etc)
• Higher Degree (MSc etc)

Quality Improvement and Research

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement projects

Desirable criteria

• Completion of QI project / audit cycle
• Publication in peer review journal

Language

Essential criteria

• Ability to speak and write English to IELTS level 7 or above (IELTS completed if required.)

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

• Advanced resuscitation skills (e.g. APLS / EPLS)

Desirable criteria

• Advanced Trauma skills (e.g. ATLS / ETC)

Relevant experience

Essential criteria

• 3 years experience post Foundation Training (ie ST5+) in either paediatrics or emergency medicine
• 1 year previous experience as a middle grade in the UK /NHS

Desirable criteria

• Experience in critical care (ITU / Anaesthetics / PICU)
• Other related experience (trauma / surgery)

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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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.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 872.5KB)
• Functional requirements (PDF, 256.6KB)
• Aspire to values (PDF, 132.8KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)