Health Education Thames Valley
Job Title: Sub-Specialty Training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Anticipated Number of Posts: 1
Area of Work: Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Employer: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust/Royal Berkshire Hospital
Location: Health Education Thames Valley
Salary: £30,002 - £47,175
Job Type: Fixed Term Temporary
Staff Group: Medical and Dental
Pay Scheme: Hospital Medical and Dental Staff
Pay Band: Specialty Registrar
Closing Date: 8th July 2015
Interview Date: TBC
This post is an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain sub-specialty qualification in
Paediatric Emergency Medicine. The job will take place for 9 months in the Royal Berkshire
Hospital Emergency Department (ED) which is recognised by the College of Emergency
Medicine (CEM) and the GMC as having an ‘A’ rating for education and 3 months at the
John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
The job shall consist of the following:

6 months PEM training at Royal Berkshire Hospital in its designated PEM
Department under the supervision of Dr Omar Nafousi

3 months in Paediatrics at Royal Berkshire Hospital under the supervision of Dr
Akmal Hussain

3 months in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the John Radcliffe Hospital in
Oxford under the supervision of Dr Alison Shefler
The post will have an educational supervisor and be given the same protected weekly
teaching and access to educational resources as the departmental middle grades and the
Paediatric Registrars.
The objective of the post is to provide a thorough grounding in Paediatric Emergency
Medicine (PEM) suitable for those who subsequently might wish to sub-specialise in PEM.
Vacancy information, including likely rotational placement details can be found in the job
description. This, along with the person specification can be found on the recruitment pages
of the Health Education Thames Valley website.
Please direct any enquiries to recruitment@thamesvalley.hee.nhs.uk
Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council. All appointments are
subject to regular assessment.
The application window is open and closes on 8th July 2015 at noon. You will not be able to
submit your application after this time. Please ensure that you have completed all the
relevant sections of the application forms as missing information will deem your application
incomplete and it will not be considered.
You must apply online via the Oriel recruitment system, which can be accessed via the link
provided. Recruitment will be led locally by Health Education Thames Valley.
The qualifications and professional registration requirements plus other eligibility criteria can
be found in the person specification.
Eligibility Criteria for recruitment to Specialty Training 2015 – Immigration
requirements
UK and EEA nationals and doctors whose immigration status entitles them to work as a
doctor in training in the UK are eligible to apply for specialty training. Evidence of
immigration status would be a biometric residence card, date stamped passport and/or
identity card. All of these documents need to be dated as at or prior to the application closing
date.
Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals with limited leave to remain in the UK, whose
employment will require a Tier 2 visa, are subject to the resident labour market test. This
would include, for example, doctors on student visas or Tier 1 of the Points-Based System
who are restricted from taking employment as a doctor in training. The labour market test
means that you would only be considered if there were no suitable UK or EEA national
(settled status) candidates for the post.
You will be asked to bring your passport and proof of your immigration status to any
interviews or assessments you attend.
Immigration Statement
The following advice on when to apply for specialty training applies for doctors applying for
entry to programmes:
You are eligible to be considered for specialty training (including GP) in both Round 1 and
Round 2 if:

You are a UK or EEA national

You are a non-UK or non-EEA national and your immigration status allows you to
work without restriction in the UK. For example if you have Tier 1 or dependant status, and
no restriction against working as a doctor or dentist in training.

You are already on Tier 2 and will be applying to continue training with the same
sponsor and/or with the same training number.

You are applying for a speciality in a shortage occupation (currently only ST3-6 level
trainees in Paediatrics, in Scotland).

You are a non-UK or non-EEA national, you graduated from a UK medical or dental
school, and you currently have Tier 4 status to work in the Foundation Programme. You will
need to apply for Tier 2 sponsorship, but you will be exempt from the Resident Labour
Market Test (RLMT) if you have had continuous immigration status in the UK since you
graduated.
You are eligible to apply for core and specialty training in Round 2 if:

You are already on Tier 2 and will be applying for a different specialty and changing
sponsor. You will require Tier 2 sponsorship and will be subject to the RLMT.

You are a non-UK or non-EEA national who has limited leave to remain in the UK
and do not fall into one of the above categories. You will require Tier 2 sponsorship and will
be subject to the RLMT.
The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and/or programme has the required
educational and Dean’s approval. The training programme is equally open to those who may
either from the outset or subsequently wish to train flexibly or job share.