Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in clinical skills, including diagnostic ability and proficiency in pediatric procedures such as neonatal resuscitation and IV access. Demonstrates acute care expertise in managing pediatric emergencies and safe prescribing practices. Exceptional communication skills facilitate child- centered interactions and effective family engagement, while fostering team collaboration. Empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity enhance interpersonal relations with diverse families. Proven organizational and leadership capabilities ensure efficient time management and decision-making under pressure. Committed to mentoring junior doctors, engaging in research, and upholding evidence-based practice for continued professional development.
1. Assessing and managing pediatric patients: From neonates to adolescents, in various settings (wards, emergency, outpatient clinics).
2. Clerking admissions: Taking detailed histories and performing physical exams.
3. Formulating differential diagnoses and management plans.
4. Prescribing medications and treatments under supervision or independently, depending on seniority.
5. Performing procedures: e.g., lumbar punctures, IV cannulation, blood sampling, neonatal resuscitation.
6. Attending and leading ward rounds with consultants or independently (especially out of hours).
7. Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
Teamwork & Communication:
1. Liaising with consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals.
2. Communicating with parents and families: Explaining diagnoses, treatments, and answering concerns.
3. Teaching and supervising junior doctors and medical students.
4. Handover responsibilities during shift changes.
Administrative Duties:
1. Documentation: Writing clear and comprehensive notes, discharge summaries, and referrals.
2. Participation in audits, quality improvement projects, and clinical governance.
3. On-call duties: Covering emergencies during evenings, nights, and weekends.
Clinical Skills:
Strong diagnostic ability: Interpreting signs and symptoms across a wide age range
Proficiency in pediatric procedures: eg, neonatal resuscitation, IV access, lumbar puncture
Acute care skills: Managing pediatric emergencies and deteriorating patients
Safe prescribing: Understanding pediatric pharmacology and dosing
Communication Skills:
Child-centered communication: Adapting language and tone to suit age and developmental stage
Family engagement: Explaining diagnoses and treatments to anxious or distressed parents
Team collaboration: Clear and effective communication with colleagues, nurses, and allied health staff
Interpersonal & Emotional Intelligence:
Empathy and compassion: Essential for working with sick children and their families
Patience and resilience: Managing challenging behaviors or emotionally intense situations
Cultural sensitivity: Understanding family dynamics and diverse backgrounds
Organizational & Leadership Skills:
Time management: Prioritizing tasks efficiently, especially on busy wards or during on-calls
Decision-making under pressure: Especially in emergencies
Leadership: Supervising juniors, coordinating care, and contributing to team decisions
Teaching & Academic Skills:
Mentoring junior doctors and medical students
Engagement in audits and research
Commitment to continued professional development and evidence-based practice