Job Summary
Trust Registrars work alongside Paediatric Consultants and junior trainees in a rota that includes day and night shifts and is fully EWTD compliant. The applicant's primary responsibility is to provide Tier 2 (middle‑grade) support in the assessment of children referred to the SSPAU as well as providing inpatient care for those requiring admission.
Responsibilities
* Assessment and management of acute paediatric patients presenting to the unit for assessment and/or admission.
* Provision of experienced paediatric support to the emergency department and resuscitation area when required, including attendance to the resuscitation bay.
* Advanced neonatal resuscitation cover to the Consultant‑led maternity unit.
* Middle grade paediatric cover of a level 1 SCBU, Transitional Care and Postnatal ward.
* Supervision of Junior Staff and PNPs.
* Supporting junior doctors to maintain high standards of communication by attending handover and supporting discharge process.
* General paediatric outpatient clinics – 2 clinics every 6 weeks.
* Participation in teaching of junior doctors and nursing staff.
About NCIC
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job Details
* Grade: Doctor – other
* Salary: £52,656 to £65,048 a year
* Contract: Fixed term (18 months)
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Location: West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBChB or equivalent EPLS or APLS/NLS or other accredited life support course.
Experience
* Minimum 2 years paediatric experience.
* Capable of providing out‑of‑hours middle‑grade cover to the Paediatric/Neonatal Unit.
* Practical experience in resuscitation and stabilisation of premature babies.
Eligibility
* Full GMC registration and a licence to practice (or eligibility to apply for by proposed start date).
* Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC Standards of Good Medical Practice.
* Evidence of achievement of SHO competencies in paediatrics at the time of application.
Language
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate for effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. This may be demonstrated by undergraduate medical training in English or by scores in the academic IELTS or equivalent required for recruitment to MMC Specialty Training programmes. If you believe you have adequate communication skills but do not fit the examples above, evidence should be provided.
Governance
* Capacity to be alert to dangers of problems and demonstrate effective decision making.
* Awareness of own limitations and participation in audit activities.
Professional Behaviour
* Knowledge and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
* Fit in with current department colleagues.
* Awareness of own professional/clinical limitations.
Probity
* Professional integrity and respect for others, demonstrating a non‑judgemental approach and capacity to take responsibility for own actions, honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
Career Progression
* Understanding of requirements for continuous professional development.
* Evidence of career development (additional qualifications, research projects, membership of professional bodies).
* Demonstrated interest in the specialty and commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge.
Communication
* Effective written and spoken communication with clarity.
* Empathy, sensitivity and ability to listen.
* Flexible approach to adapt and work to deliver improved patient care.
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years.
* Flexible working scheme.
* NHS discounts.
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.
* Excellent opportunities for development.
* Competitive NHS pension scheme.
* Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems.
*Subject to eligibility.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction:
* Standard Check: £21.50 + £5.90 admin = £27.40 (deducted over 4 months or one‑off).
* Enhanced Check: £49.50 + £5.90 admin = £55.40 (deducted over 4 months or one‑off).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate for each country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer Details
* North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
* West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
* Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
Additional Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.
Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.
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