Clinical: To provide expert opinions on patients with a wide range of acute and longstanding paediatric problems, taking independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to them. Work closely with nursing, and other staff to create / further develop systems of care dedicated to the management of children with specific disorders, in keeping with the general philosophy of the department. Undergo Continued Medical Education (CME) in accordance with guidelines stipulated by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). Undertake an annual appraisal and job plan review.
It is expected that objectives within job plan reviews will be based on Trust objectives such as fulfilment of fixed contractual commitments on the basis of a 42-week working year with due allowance for statutory holidays. Administrative: Undertake administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients and in relation to the running of the Family Board in co-operation with the Heads of Department, Directorate Manager and Clinical Director. The appointee is entitled to become a member of the Senior Medical Staff Committee of the hospital. To undertake general administrative duties within a context of compliance with Directorate and Trust aims and objectives.
Become involved with the financial management of the paediatric departmental budget - at all times looking to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to agreed standards, but at the same time reviewing working practices to provide the most efficient use of resources. Research: Research has a high priority within GNCH. The Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high-profile activity that compliments the service provided. The emphasis being on studies that fall within the National Institute of Health Research Portfolio.
The successful applicant will have an opportunity to take part in our thriving clinical trials department. Teaching: Participate in the teaching of undergraduate medical students from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in stage 3 attachment in Child Health and stage 4 SSC students. Participate in the teaching and training of any other health care professionals within the department. Consider the option to develop teaching skills to join the trusts outstanding teaching and training leadership group Active involvement in the clinical supervision of all postgraduate trainees in the department with specific responsibility for a small number of individuals as educational supervisor under the direction of the college tutor.
The incumbent will be expected to contribute to the teaching of all levels of paediatric postgraduate trainees. Participate in the teaching and training of any other health care professionals within the Directorate an on-going and active contribution to the education of nurse practitioners on the admissions wards is an essential component of this job.