Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) at ST3 + Level in Paediatrics

Locum Appointment for Training (LAT) at ST3 + Level in Paediatrics

Full time, but part time working would be considered

Fixed term – from 7^th February 2024 until 6^th August 2024

Salary Scale: £40,995 - £64,461

We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals for our Locum Appointment for Training post at ST3+ to support the Paediatrics department, based in Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, the state of the art modern Acute Hospital.

This post is available until 6^th August 2024.

The post offers experience in Neonatology and General Paediatrics, which would include responsibility for assessment and treatment at middle grade level in acute paediatric inpatients, Neonatal intensive care (BAPM Level 2), and in our short stay assessment area. The posts will also allow for exposure to patients managed in outpatient settings in general Paediatric clinics as well as by our subspecialty teams, which includes Neonatology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Cystic Fibrosis, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Epilepsy and Neurodisability. 

This appointment aims to support the delivery of our acute hospital-based Children’s medical services on Tier 2 middle grade rota (currently 1:8), with roster in acute hospital Paediatrics, Neonates and Paediatric Outpatients. There is also dedicated time scheduled for training, teaching, clinical audit and quality improvement activities.

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues.  Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The direct clinical activity will be dedicated to complement Tier 2 rota in acute Paediatrics and Neonates in hours and out of hours

The successful applicant will have access to RCPCH portfolio. They will have support from Clinical and Educational supervisor and shall be subject to regular Annual Review of Competence Progression process (ARCP) similarly to a Speciality trainee in Paediatrics. If appointed to Paediatric Speciality Training Programme through open competition, documented competences achieved through a Locum Appointment for Training can count towards CCT.

Duties of the Post

The exact format of each post will be agreed with the successful applicant, the Clinical Director for Paediatrics and the Head of Acute Service for Women and Children’s Directorate NHS Forth Valley.  However, the following general principles will apply. Within a full time contract, each LAT will contribute approximately:

• Supervised clinical activity linked to Paediatrics and Neonates as rostered on the Tier 2 middle grade rota (currently 1 in 8)
• Out of hours activity as rostered on the Tier 2 rota including provision of overnight Tier 2 cover (cross covering both Paediatrics and Neonates). All out of hours activity with a Tier 1 doctor on site with Consultant support as required.

• There will be expectation to cross cover colleague’s short notice absences (e.g. sickness absence) as is the case with the remaining trainee workforce.

• There is a dedicated formal varied teaching programme in specialty and successful candidates will be encouraged to contribute and take part for their CPD

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Kristyna Bohmova, Clinical Director, kristyna.bohmova@nhs.scot or our College Tutor Dr. Jamie Wood jamie.wood4@nhs.scot , telephone 01324 566000.

Closing date:                24^th January 2023 

Interview date:              To be determined

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.