Clinical Fellow Higher in Paediatric Retrieval & Intensive Care

Job Description

Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical Fellow (Higher) in Paediatric Retrieval and Paediatric Intensive Care (PaNDR) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH). These posts are to commence from 01 March 2021 until 05 September 2021 with the possibility to extend for a further 6 months.These are some of several new posts created to support the exciting new development of a Paediatric Retrieval Service for the East of England. This Service will be co-located with the existing Neonatal Service based on site at Addenbrookes and will be known as PaNDR, the Paediatric and Neonatal Decision Support and Retrieval Service. This Service is being designed to run 10 hours a day seven days a week and will cover Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, working alongside the existing provider CATS. Post holders will also gain experience in Paediatric Intensive and High dependency Care. The post holder will be supported to follow the PICS-ATG Transport Passport Curriculum as per the RCPCH PICM Retrieval competencies.These posts will be appealing to senior Trainees including post CCT holders who are wishing to gain further Acute Paediatric experience. It would be particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience at middle grade level in a centre of excellence.Those applying for these posts should have previous experience of at least 12 months in a PICU with two years Paediatric training. Applications will also be welcomed from individuals with at least two years of experience of Anaesthesia, or Accident and Emergency. In all cases MRCPCH or equivalent is essential.The post holders will participate on the Middle Grade out of hours rota, which is a full shift pattern.Support for study leave will be given and participation in research and audit activities is strongly encouraged, although the training opportunities associated with these posts will be equal to those for the Specialty Registrars in the department.Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here.Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentat all times.We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.Please note that these posts donotcarry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.For further details / informal visits contact: Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr Roddy O’Donnell, Specialty Lead for Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine atroddy.odonnell@addenbrookes.nhs.ukor via telephone on or Dr Shruti Agrawal, Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine atshruti.agrawal@addenbrookes.nhs.ukor via telephone on .