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Freeman Hospital

Trust Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care (ST3+ equivalent)

Freeman Hospital, Carthage, Missouri, United States, 64836

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Trust Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care (ST3+ equivalent)

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

Job Overview

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well‑integrated team. This post provides an unparalleled opportunity for a trainee with an interest in PIC medicine to gain knowledge in all aspects of paediatric intensive care. The post includes 6 months on Cardiac PICU at Freeman Hospital (ECMO, mechanical support, heart failure, transplantation) and 6 months on PICU at Great North Children’s Hospital (paediatric immunology, bone marrow transplant, renal transplant, trauma, respiratory). The post is suitable for a paediatric trainee or an anaesthetic trainee interested in paediatric intensive care or paediatric anaesthesia. Consultants support trainees fully, and responsibility depends on experience. Research and service development opportunities are available. Successful applicant requires GMC registration prior to taking up the post.

In addition to the challenges of the role, we offer commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.

Main duties of the job

This Fellowship Programme is designed to provide experience in Paediatric Intensive Care and the transport of critically ill children. It is suitable for clinicians seeking to enhance paediatric critical care skills and knowledge to complement their chosen career path, as well as preparing applicants for a career in PICM.

Flexible working

We are a flexible working friendly organisation. Speak to us about how we might accommodate flexible working arrangements, if suitable for the service.

Contact

– For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Dr Yamuna Thiru, Consultant Paediatric Intensivist – 0191 233 6161 Ext 37400 or Ext 21881 respectively, or via email at Yamuna.Thiru@nhs.net or Elisabeth.day3@nhs.net

Clinical responsibilities

Attendance at and contribution to daily ward rounds/handovers

Assessment, admission and management of critically ill children

Lead resuscitations and emergency care

Post‑operative management of neurosurgical, orthopaedic, ENT, general surgical patients, bone marrow and kidney transplant recipients

Participation in North East Children’s Transport and Retrieval (NECTAR) rota

Research

The appointee will be encouraged to participate in ongoing clinical studies and research projects under the supervision of the consultants in intensive care.

Teaching

The post offers comprehensive training in paediatric intensive care including resuscitation, stabilisation and transport of the critically ill child. Formal teaching sessions, informal bedside teaching, journal clubs, and simulation training are provided.

Job Purpose and Experience

Primary medical qualification, full GMC registration, 2 years of specialist registrar experience in an acute speciality (paediatrics, anaesthesia, emergency medicine, or paediatric surgery) are required.

Desirable criteria

Experience in critical care (neonatal or paediatric intensive care unit or adult ICU)

Experience in paediatric anaesthesia

APLS provider or equivalent

Technical skills – airway management, intubation, ultrasound‑guided line insertion

Evidence of audit projects and leadership experience

IT literacy

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.

Documents to download

Job Description and Person Specification (PDF)

Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF)

Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Louise Scorfield

Job title: HR Advisor

Email: louise.scorfield@nhs.net

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