Job summary
The dedicated and enthusiastic paediatric team at Queen Alexandra Hospital is looking to appoint a Consultant in General Paediatrics with a special interest in paediatric renal medicine to work in our busy children's unit. They will be part of the general paediatric team, comprising of nineteen paediatricians who provide acute and outpatient general paediatric services.
Successful applicants should be fully registered with the GMC and have a CCT in general paediatrics. Experience in paediatric renal medicine is essential.
Interview date: 19th January 2024
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post in general paediatrics with a special interest in Paediatric Renal medicine. Part-time applicants are welcome. Applicants should have a CCT in general paediatrics (or equivalent).
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will support an existing consultant with a Paediatric Renal interest. We are in the process of developing a model for shared care outpatient clinics with our sub-specialty Paediatric nephrology colleagues from University Hospital Southampton (UHS). We currently have visiting Paediatric urology clinics monthly, again with colleagues from UHS. This post will also help support the management and delivery of care for children with atenatally diagnosed renal tract abnormalities.
The successful appointee will join a motivated and supportive team of consultants who work a six week cycle of hot weeks to provide the consistent delivery of acute paediatric services and cover for the inpatient wards. Outpatient services and on-call cover to the children's unit and the Paediatric Emergency Department are also incorporated. Resident evening working is part of job plans whilst overnight on-call is non-resident. The department has responsibility for all children in ED, on the children's surgical ward, or on ITU. Occasional Safeguarding work may arise out of hours, and the post holder will be expected to follow local guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will support an existing consultant with a Paediatric Renal interest. We are in the process of developing a model for shared care outpatient clinics with our sub-specialty Paediatric nephrology colleagues from University Hospital Southampton (UHS). We currently have visiting Paediatric urology clinics monthly, again with colleagues from UHS. This post will also help support the management and delivery of care for children with atenatally diagnosed renal tract abnormalities.
The successful appointee will join a motivated and supportive team of consultants who work a six week cycle of hot weeks to provide the consistent delivery of acute paediatric services and cover for the inpatient wards. Outpatient services and on-call cover to the children's unit and the Paediatric Emergency Department are also incorporated. Resident evening working is part of job plans whilst overnight on-call is non-resident. The department has responsibility for all children in ED, on the children's surgical ward, or on ITU. Occasional Safeguarding work may arise out of hours, and the post holder will be expected to follow local guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed start date must be within 6 months)
- CCT in paediatrics or equivalent
- APLS or PALS Certification
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- MB BS or equivalent
Desirable
- An appropriate higher Medical Degree
Experience
Essential
- 4 or more years at ST4+ (or equivalent) in paediatrics with appropriate community paediatrics and neonatal experience
- Evidence of training and expertise in Paediatric Renal medicine
- Experience in Safeguarding
Ability
Essential
- Knowledge, clinical and technical skills to provide a Consultant Service in Acute General Paediatrics
- Knowledge and skills demonstrating a good understanding of Paediatric renal medicine
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills which will enhance the spectrum of the specialist services provided in the department
Management
Essential
- Training in and experience of management, commensurate with current position
- Commitment to accept a share of management in the Department
- Computer and IT skills
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to providing a high standard of care to patients and their families
- Ability to function successfully under stress and to accept responsiblity
Audit/Governance
Essential
- Evidence of interest in and achieving change from, effective clinical audit
- Knowledge of issues relating to clinical governance
Other
Essential
- Experience and training in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
- Evidence of participation in audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed start date must be within 6 months)
- CCT in paediatrics or equivalent
- APLS or PALS Certification
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- MB BS or equivalent
Desirable
- An appropriate higher Medical Degree
Experience
Essential
- 4 or more years at ST4+ (or equivalent) in paediatrics with appropriate community paediatrics and neonatal experience
- Evidence of training and expertise in Paediatric Renal medicine
- Experience in Safeguarding
Ability
Essential
- Knowledge, clinical and technical skills to provide a Consultant Service in Acute General Paediatrics
- Knowledge and skills demonstrating a good understanding of Paediatric renal medicine
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills which will enhance the spectrum of the specialist services provided in the department
Management
Essential
- Training in and experience of management, commensurate with current position
- Commitment to accept a share of management in the Department
- Computer and IT skills
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to providing a high standard of care to patients and their families
- Ability to function successfully under stress and to accept responsiblity
Audit/Governance
Essential
- Evidence of interest in and achieving change from, effective clinical audit
- Knowledge of issues relating to clinical governance
Other
Essential
- Experience and training in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
- Evidence of participation in audit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
