The Position
Applications are invited to join a friendly and supportive Paediatric unit with the aim to provide high quality care to children and young people. This unit has a long history of supporting and nurturing doctors including those from overseas to help them achieve their career goals. All principal duties will be undertaken under the direct supervision of the Consultant and the wider Paediatric Team.
The post holder will participate in a 1:8 on call rota at ST3+ level. This is equivalent to Tier 2 level (previously known as Registrar or Middle grade, now known as a Senior Clinical Fellow)
Health Service
The Paediatric Department includes the dedicated Children's Accident & Emergency Department with a 4 bedded Assessment Bay, a 16 -bedded in-patient ward and a 6-bed day case unit including facilities for adolescents. There is a designated Modern Paediatric Outpatient Department at Site A. The paediatric ward is responsible for providing 24 hours emergency admission facility to the children of the district along with routine planned admissions and day cases. The Neonatal Unit has 12 cots including two for Intensive Care (Level 2) with more room for expansion if needed. The current number of deliveries is around 3,100 per annum, The Neonatal Unit is part of the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal Intensive Care Network. The emergency department sees approximately 28,000 patients a year. There is a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant with additional consultant cover provided by the general Emergency Medicine Consultants.
The Location
Merseyside
We have miles of unspoilt coastline on our doorstep, attractive commuter towns, picturesque villages and stunning countryside all within easy reach. Excellent transport links mean the vibrant, historic city of Liverpool is only a short journey away. Shops, bars, restaurants, museums, galleries, a World Heritage listed waterfront and, of course, two Premiership football teams makes this a destination for travellers from across the world.
Essential Criteria
Previous NHS experience
Full Registration with Medical Council and Licenced to Practice MB ChB, MBBS
Minimum 3 years’ experience at Tier 1 (Senior House Officer/F2)
12 months experience Senior Clinical Fellow (Registrar/Middle Grade) in Paediatrics
Must have experience of managing both in and out patients.
Ability to work unsupervised
Basic Paediatric Life Support Skills
Proven Ability to Teach
Commitment to teaching and supervision of junior staff
Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
Experience and evidence of Audit, Research and Quality Improvement
Good personal and interpersonal skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Desirable Criteria
Other Paediatric Qualifications MRCPCH
APLS
The Package
£38,694 - £49,036 On-call allowance depending on Nodal Point
About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical UK please visit us at www.skilledmedical.co.uk
To Apply
For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Henry Davis by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.