Las St Higher Paediatrics

Job summary Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving?
If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
The Paediatric Department at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their team to undertake a 6-month Fixed term LAS ST Higher post.
Post will commence 5th March 2025 until 2nd September 2025.
Post is not able to be extended beyond this date currently.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in an area of paediatrics similar to that of other trainees in the department.
The post will be predominantly ward based but with opportunity to attend clinics.
The post will participate on the on call rota.
The successful candidates will work together with the wider clinical team of Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Junior Doctors and other Allied Health Professionals to provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care.
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants must hold Full GMC registration with a licence to practise or show evidence that it will be issued by start date.
We are not able to sponsor candidates for GMC registration.
Main duties of the job This post is aimed at ST Higher level.
The post will start as soon as possible.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in Paediatrics.
In addition to this, there will be specific responsibilities in relation to the Paediatric Assessment Unit, the Out-Patient Department, liaison with the Accident & Emergency Department and other specialties.
We encourage uptake of training opportunities and will support relevant courses for the candidate's education and training needs.
The post will be based in the South West Wales Cancer Centre, Swansea.
The role will mainly be supporting the inpatient unit, in addition to providing medical input to the chemotherapy and radiotherapy units.
Even though the posts will not be recognised for training the successful candidates will have the opportunity to attend teaching and participate in audit, quality improvement and research projects where possible similar to the Wales Deanery Trainees.
The successful candidates will also have dedicated educational supervisor.
These posts will participate on the medical on call rota and have similar responsibilities to the training grades.
There is a study leave budget available and associated funding will be considered by the Medical Director Office and approved for educational opportunities.
About us Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people.
We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science.
The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University.
Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay.
An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself.
Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula.
Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.
Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification Experience Essential oBe eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the advertise post start date for the vacancy oEvidence of achievement of paediatric capabilities commensurate with a trainee who has completed ST2, as defined by the Paediatric RCPCH Progress+ curriculum, by point of application oHave at least 12 months' experience of working in Paediatrics; this must include at least 6 months in Neonatology at the point of application and 6 months in General Paediatrics (not including Foundation modules) by time of application Qualifications Essential oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification oSuccess in 2 of the three written MRCPCH papers at time of application and within the last 7 years Desirable oAny postgraduate university qualifications (not including 'Honorary' MA).
Clinical Skills - Clinical Knowledge & Expertise Essential oAbility to apply sound clinical knowledge, skills, and judgement to improve patient care oRecognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient in a paediatric and neonatal setting.
oDemonstrable competence of, and recognition of safeguarding concerns around children and young people with appropriate escalation oAt least 6 months experience in neonatal medicine at point of application oAt least 6 months experience of general paediatric services at the time of application Desirable oDemonstrable competence of training in paediatric and neonatal life support.
Academic Skills - Research, Audit and Quality Improvement: Essential oDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical quality improvement projects, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, and patient safety Desirable oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements, , degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements oEvidence of active participation in audit and quality improvement projects Academic Skills - Teaching Essential oEvidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching Desirable oCan describe reflection of teaching feedback.
oCan describe use of the teaching evaluation in improving quality of teaching Personal Skills Essential Communication skills IT skills Problem solving and decision making Empathy and sensitivity Managing others and team involvement Organisation and planning Vigilance and situational awareness Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty Values Desirable Management and leadership skills Other Commitment to Specialty - Learning & Personal Development Essential oDemonstrates passion for working with children and their families.
oShows understanding of challenges of working within Paediatrics.
oDemonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty.
oCommitment to continuing personal and professional development.
oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s oEvidence of self-reflective practice Desirable oExtracurricular activities/achievements that demonstrate relevant learning and personal development