Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatrics - MIFS

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the 'NHS England' website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria

• Eligible to apply for full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid License to Practise with the General Medical Council (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

• A primary medical Qualification accepted by the General Medical Council UK and verified by ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
• MD/DNB or equivalent degree in paediatrics in a 3 year post graduate programme (recognised by RCPCH)
• Evidence of achievement level 1 RCPCH equivalent competencies in Paediatrics/Neonates
• Evidence of completion of formal 'hands on' training in Advanced Paediatric Life Support and Neonatal Life Support (training in date)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of active involvement in Audit (clear description, outcomes & appropriate experience for level of application)

Desirable criteria

• Relevant experience in other specialties that would complement a career in Paediatrics/Neonates
• Evidence of relevant peer review papers and other
• Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to career in Paediatrics/Neonates
• Research experience
• Relevant contribution to management within Paediatrics/Neonates (rotas, committees etc)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of research
• Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of academic prizes and honours at postgraduate level
• Teaching achievement (including attendance at teaching courses, etc)

Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
• Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others
• Is able to influence and persuade effectively
• Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
• Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues

Other

Essential criteria

• Satisfactory Work Health Assessment
• Eligible to live & work in the UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

• MIFS JD (PDF, 304.4KB)
• MIFS SP 24 (PDF, 272.6KB)
• FR (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Work schedule (PDF, 352.6KB)