Job Overview Applicants are invited for a full time Tier 1 post in General Paediatrics in our well established Paediatric Unit. Successful applicants will join a 1:10 for the general paediatric rota. Main duties of the job Applicants are invited for a full time Tier 1 post in General Paediatrics at Glan Clwyd Hospital. Successful applicants will spend 06 months on our well established general paediatric unit. The on call commitment will be a 1:10 for the general paediatric rota. We are a busy and enthusiastic department, with a clear emphasis on delivering top quality care to our local children. The department has a long standing reputation for providing excellent training for junior staff and successful candidates can expect wide ranging educational support and an emphasis on personal development. Working for our organisation We believe that education and training of all junior doctors is of crucial importance for our children, babies, our unit and individual career development. Many junior doctors have used the experience gained in our unit to pursue paediatric and GP training posts. We have an enthusiastic, structured and comprehensive education programme. It starts with careful induction. Morning handover meetings for the whole team are followed by topic reviews, case discussions, journal clubs, and audit presentations. There is a regular programme of simulation exercises, which develop skills in management of emergencies. Teaching for the DCH and MRCPCH examination is undertaken, particularly concentrating on clinical skills. The hospital holds weekly Postgraduate Grand Round meetings of very high calibre. Beyond this, all consultants are committed to ward based teaching on ward rounds and in out-patients. This will include observation of skills and work place based assessments. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The clinical duties are shared between the ten first on call staff and are rotated on a regular basis. You will be responsible for acute admissions to the children’s ward and their management with close senior supervision. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria MB BS (or equivalent) Registration with the GMC Evidence of training progression Desirable criteria Additional qualifications. APLS Experience Essential criteria Completed foundation program (or equivalent outside the UK) Desirable criteria Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Knowledge Essential Criteria Evidence of understanding and knowledge of specialty Clinical Skills Essential criteria Competent in history taking and examination skills. Competent in basic life support and resuscitation skills. Communication Skills Essential criteria Fluent in English. Good Communication skills, both oral and written. Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Personal Qualities Essential Criteria Good organisational skills and time management. Able to function successfully under pressure